Verbatim Europe announced today that it will be presenting its Blu-ray BD-R 2x Dual Layer media at IFA 2008. These new discs have a storage capacity of 50GB and can hold up to up to 270 minutes of MPEG2 video.
Verbatim will be presenting the BD-R 2x Dual Layer with 50GB of storage space in a jewel case and a 10-disc spindle at the IFA. The new Verbatim Blu-ray Disc is suitable for recording films in high definition, backing up large amounts of office data and the long-term archiving of photos and music.
Verbatim presents its first ever recordable dual layer Blu-ray Disc, which offers the very high quality standards for which Verbatim is famous. The Blu-ray BD-R 2x Dual Layer has a storage capacity of 50GB with 2x writing speed as well as extremely long recording times of up to 270 minutes (MPEG2). Burning takes about 93 minutes. “Our new BD-R 2x Dual Layer offers even more capacity along with outstanding burner compatibility and a long service life,” says Torsten Leye, Marketing Manager Optical at Verbatim EUMEA.
Verbatim 50 GB 2x BD-R Dual Layer will be available in stores beginning this fall in both a classic jewel case and a 10-disc spindle. If you'd like to read more, Verbatim's entire press release can be found here.
Samsung has announced a new line of SATA II SSDs for the low-priced PC market. Available in 8GB, 16GB and 32GB capacities, these low-density drives are 30% of the size of 2.5-inch SSDs and highly cost-efficient to manufacture. Samsung's low-density SSDs also use their SATA controller technology which allows them to read at 90MB/s and write at speeds as high as 70MB/s.
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., the world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, announced today that it has begun sampling low-density, higher-performance solid state drives (SSDs) that are only 30 percent of the size of 2.5-inch SSDs and highly cost-efficient to manufacture. With the introduction of these smaller, low-capacity SSDs, Samsung now offers an attractive replacement for existing hard drives used in low-cost PCs. Available in densities of 8GB, 16GB and 32GB, the new multi-level-cell SSDs will be mass produced beginning next month.
No word yet on pricing or availability. If you'd like to read more, Samsung's entire press release can be found here.
Just a reminder that our TMPGEnc DVD Author 3 Giveaway ends on August 31st. To enter the contest, simply register on the forum and make a post in this thread. You can also enter a second time by answering a few questions about TMPGEnc DVD Author 3. The list of questions can be found here.
Lexar announced this week that it has doubled the capacity of its JumpDrive Secure II Plus USB flash drive to 16GB. Like previous versions of the flash drive, the 16GB JumpDrive Secure II Plus features a built-in capacity meter and comes pre-loaded with advanced security software that lets users protect their data quickly and easily.
Lexar Media, a leading global provider of flash memory products, today announced the introduction of its massive 16GB-capacity JumpDrive® Secure II Plus USB flash drive. The 16GB Secure II Plus JumpDrive is intended for consumers and small business users who want to securely back up, store and share large files and amounts of data. In addition to providing users with 16GB of high speed memory, the JumpDrive Secure II Plus features the innovative and award-winning built-in capacity meter, along with advanced security software that ensures users they can protect their important documents, songs, photos and other files securely, knowing that their information is encrypted - even if the device is lost or stolen. These features have made the JumpDrive Secure II Plus desirable for on-the-go consumers, small business owners, traveling professionals, and anyone who wants reliable, safe, and convenient file storage and transfer capabilities.
The 16GB Lexar JumpDrive Secure II Plus will be available beginning in September for a suggested retail price of $99. If you'd like to read more, Lexar's enter press release can be found here.
Roxio sent out a press release this morning, announcing the launch of Creator 2009. This updated version of Roxio's media suite sports a sleek new design and features advanced support for HD video, direct access to Roxio Online and new audio capabilities like Audiobook Creator.
Roxio®, a division of Sonic Solutions® (NASDAQ: SNIC), the leader in digital media software, today launched Roxio Creator™ 2009, the latest version of the company’s market-leading suite of photo, video, and music authoring, burning, and online sharing applications. Creator 2009 introduces a range of pioneering audio features, integration of family-friendly online services, and advanced support for High Definition (HD) video. Creator 2009 also offers a streamlined workflow that enables consumers to complete a broad range of media creation, editing, sharing, and management projects more efficiently. Taking the guesswork out of evolving technologies and complicated formats and enabling users to take full advantage of all of Creator’s capabilities, Creator 2009 offers direct links to informative tutorials and how-to articles that provide guidance and creative inspiration.
Roxio Creator 2009 will be available in retail stores later this month and is available today directly from Roxio for $99.99. Roxio is also offering an Ultimate version, which includes includes the High-Def/Blu-ray Disc plug-in as well as $300 in extras, for $129.00. The High-Def/Blu-ray Disc plug-in can be purchased separately for $29.99. However, Roxio is offering it for free to customers who purchase Creator 2009 from roxio.com through September 30, 2008. If you'd like to read more, Roxio's entire press release can be found here.
Panasonic sent out a press release earlier today, announcing its new DIGA Series Blu-ray Disc recorders. The recorders are available with either a 1TB (DMR-BW930), 500GB (DMR-BW830), or 320GB (DMR-BW730) hard drive and come equipped with digital and analog tuners and a second-gen MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 encoder which can store approximately 24 hours worth of high-def video onto a single 50GB BD-R disc. When it comes to playing Blu-ray movies, the three recorders offer support for BD-Live and bitstream output of Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD Master Audio.
For those that can't give up their video tapes quite yet, Panasonic also plans to introduce a Blu-ray recorder with a built in VHS player. While lacking support for BD-Live, the DMR-BR630V sports a 320GB hard drive and can be used to transfer VHS tapes onto BD-R.
The DMR-BW930, DMR-BW830 and DMR-BW730 will hit retail on September 1st and are expected to run about 280,000 Yen ($2,558US), 180,000 Yen ($1,645US) and 150,000 Yen ($1,371US), respectively. The DMR-BR630V hits retail on October 1st and will run about and 160,000 Yen ($1,462US). If you'd like to read more, Panasonic's entire press release can be found here.
