Tag archive: X DVD

Can you live on a netbook? Will Windows 7 run on one? These are two questions that many had been asking as we entered 2009. Well, I’ve been using Windows 7 on an HP Mini 1000, and I’m actually surprised to say that the answer to the first is a strong maybe, and to the second, a very strong yes. Let’s talk about my experiences with Windows 7 on the HP Mini 1000 netbook this week. Living on a Netbook The… Read More

The desktop rig has always been the traditional platform of choice for computer gamers, but that hasn’t stopped a number of companies from packing similar hardware into notebooks for players on the go. Vigor Gaming, a relatively new name in custom computers, announced a line of five new gamer-oriented laptops on Wednesday. The flagship for their new line is the Atlantis Pro, a desktop replacement with a massive 20-inch WSXGA+ (1680 x… Read More

DVD mastering software developers Doug Carson & Associates (DCA) have announced that the first 3X DVd-ROM was successfully mastered and replicated on January 17 at Sonopress' facility in North Carolina. (PDF) What is 3X DVD? It's a variant on standard red-laser DVD-ROM which uses HD DVD's UDF 2.5 file system and (currently compromised) industry-standard AACS copy protection to offer up to 135 minutes high-definition… Read More

The first time I became conscious of audiophiles, I knew I wasn't one. At least not then. I met someone who remains one of my key music buddies. Although he didn't make a big deal out of it, he was an audiophile as well as a music lover, and so was his roommate. It was the roommate whose disdain made me aware of my shortcomings when I confessed that I had KLH speakers and a Kenwood receiver. “So,” he smirked,… Read More

Sony announced Monday the availability of a new DVD burner geared towards Mac users. The new DRX-820UL/T is priced at $159.99 and available now. The DRX-820UL/T, said Sony, has a vertical design and is equipped with both i.LINK (IEEE1394/FireWire compatible) and USB 2.0 interfaces. It comes bundled with burning software for both Mac and Windows operating systems. It also reportedly supports the industry's fastest 8X DVD+R Double Layer… Read More

Dell yesterday announced a new entry level notebook targeted towards small business and educational institution uses. The budget minded Latitude D520 has a starting configuration price of $948 and looks to be available now. The Dell Latitude D520, said the computer maker, has a starting weight of 5.24 pounds. It can be configured with a choice of Intel Core Duo or Celeron M processors, 14.1-inch or 15-inch displays and Wi-Fi networking… Read More

Dell Computer today announced its Latitude D620 and D820 notebook computers which feature slimmer and lighter designs than their predecessors, Intel Core Duo processors, and optional wireless broadband capabilities using either Verizon Wireless or Cingular Wireless in the United States, or Vodafone in Europe. “As mobile computing has become mission critical for businesses of any size, Dell found that customers care about durability,… Read More

Plextor yesterday announced the availability of a new line of 16X DVD+/-R/RW CD-R/RW drives which also support DVD-RAM. The PX-750 series, consisting of the internal PX-750A ($89) and external PX-750UF ($139), will be in stores by the end of the month. The PX-750 series, said Plextor, is their first drive line up to support DVD-RAM functionality for removable data storage applications. The drives reportedly deliver recording speeds of 16X… Read More

Plextor today said they were planning to ship shortly the industry's first 18x DVD+/-R burner. The new PX-760A is priced at $119 and should be available in April. The multifunction internal PX-760A, Plextor said, offers up versatile DVD/CD burning capabilities which reportedly get recording speeds of 18X DVD+/-R on certified 16X DVD+/-R media, 10X DVD+R on Double-Layer media and 6X DVD-R on Dual Layer media. The drive also supports 8X… Read More

Sony today announced details about the forth coming DRX-810UL/T external DVD burner. This unit, which is Mac and PC compatible, will be available in November for less than $150. The DRX-810UL/T, said Sony, works with both PCs and Macs. It comes bundled with both Toast 6 Lite (Mac) and Nero (PC) software for storing and sharing of home movies, digital photos, and music at 8X maximum for DVD+R Double Layer recording speed, enabling users to… Read More

Sony yesterday announced they were planning on introducing their tenth generation DVD burners this fall. The internal DRU-810A will be available in September for around $100, while the external DRX-810UL will been seen on store shelves in October for around $150. This 810 series, Sony said, will feature an 8x DVD+R recording speed for dual layer DVDs, which means it can burn up to 8.5GB of data on compatible media within about 15 minutes.… Read More

Even though most high schoolers are probably too busy enjoying summer break to think about back to school, Gateway today announced their new fall computer line up geared for the school crowd. Features of some of the new desktop PCs include Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005, Intel 64-bit dual core processors and BTX chassis. The line up is as follows: Gateway 840GM: At the heart of this high end computer is an Intel Pentium D 830 dual… Read More

Samsung will be the first to bundle NeroLINUX with a DVD/CD burner, its TS-H552U WriteMaster. The bundle will be available as a retail kit. The versatile Samsung TS-H552U WriteMaster drive supports 16X DVD+R, 16X DVD-R, 5X DVD+R DL, 4X DVD+/-RW, 40X CD-R and 32X US-RW. NeroLINUX supports CD/DVD burning data and disc images, Bootable CDs and DVDs, Audio CDs with CD text, Mixed Mode CDs, CD-EXTRA, and Multisession. The bundle of the Samsung… Read More

The Plextor PX-740A Series drive is a highly versatile 10-in-1 DVD/CD burner that supports 8X DVD+R DL, 4X DVD-R DL, and 16X DVD+/-R Writing; 8X DVD+RW and 6X DVD-RW Rewriting; and 16X max DVD-Reading; as well as high-speed 48X CD-R Writing, 32X CD-RW Rewriting, and 48X max CD-Reading. The PX-740A drive has a 2 MB buffer and features Buffer Underrun Proof Technology to prevent buffer underrun errors and allow multi-tasking. Lossless… Read More

The internal DRU-800A and external DRX-800UL models can burn up to four hours of high-quality video or up to 8.5 GB of data, music and/or images onto a single DVD-R DL disc. The 800 series marks Sony's ninth generation of dual format DVD burners and also features 4X DVD+R DL, 16X DVD±R, 8X DVD+RW, 6X DVD-RW, 48X CD-R and 24X CD-RW recording. In addition, the DRU-800A and DRX-800UL drives come bundled with a software package from… Read More