Addonics Announces MFR -- Multi Function Recorder -- with DVD+/-R/RW -- 25-in-1 Digital Media Storage Appliance.SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Addonics Technologies today announced a portable digital media appliance that can perform 25 different functions for a wide range of applications. The new Addonics MFR MFR, n See myofascial release. (Multi Function Recorder) with a DVD DVD: see digital versatile disc. DVD in full digital video disc or digital versatile disc Type of optical disc. The DVD represents the second generation of compact-disc (CD) technology. +/-R/RW is a stand alone flash media backup system, DVD, digital photo and MP3 player as well as an external USB USB in full Universal Serial Bus Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer. 2.0 DVD burner and flash memory reader/writer -- all combined into one powerful portable peripheral that can be used for businesses, home, or even inside a vehicle. The Addonics MFR DVD+/-R/RW can be used as a stand alone storage appliance (no computer is required) to do following: --Direct back up of data from 10 different flash memory cards onto DVD+R (DVD+Recordable) A write-once (read only) version of the DVD+RW optical disc from the DVD+RW Alliance. DVD+Rs hold up to 4.7GB of data per side and can be read by DVD-Video players and computer DVD-ROM drives. A DVD+R DL disc is a "dual layer" DVD+R that holds a total of 8.5GB. , DVD-R, DVD+RW (DVD+Read Write) A rewritable (re-recordable) DVD disc for both movies and data from the DVD+RW Alliance. DVD+RW media can be read on DVD-Video players and computer DVD-ROM drives. , DVD-RW (DVD-Read Write) A rewritable (re-recordable) DVD disc for both movies and data from the DVD Forum. Also called "DVD Dash RW" and "DVD Minus RW," DVD-RW uses phase change recording. The media hold 4.7GB per side and can be rewritten 1,000 times. , CD-R or CD-RW (CD-ReWritable) The only rewritable CD technology. CD-RW disks look like other CD media, but with close inspection, they have a more polished surface with a very dark blue-gray cast. discs --Connect to TV to use as a regular DVD player --Use as a stand alone MP3 player --Direct play back of the digital image in flash memory, DVD+/-R/RW and CDRW media onto TV or Projector The Addonics MFR DVD+/-R/RW can also become an external storage device to any computer via the fast USB 2.0 connection. Once attached to the computer, the MFR DVD+/-R/RW instantly becomes an external DVD+/-R/RW burner, CDRW burner, and an external 11-in-1 Flash memory reader/writer to perform the following functions: --Play DVD movie or access DVD material --Play audio CD or install software --Convert digital video to DVD or CD disc with bundled Sonic MyDVD authoring software The 25 functions supported by the Addonics MFR include: read/write and backup to DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, CD-R or CD-RW with 11 different types of flash memory media -- for CF-1, CF-II, Smart Media, Secure Digital card See SD Card. , Multi-Media card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Memory Stick DUO See Memory Stick. , Memory Stick Pro DUO, Micro Dive and xD Card. Eight playback media functions include DVD to TV, DVD to PC, CD, VCD, still photo on TV, still photo via projector, S-Video, and MP3. Six recording media supported includes DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-R/RW, CD-R, and CDRW. The complete package (Model # AEMFR842D) includes the Addonics MFR with DVD+/-R/RW unit, remote control unit, rechargeable battery, 110/220v power adapter, three-foot USB cable, combo A/V cable, S-video cable, Sonic MyDVD authoring software, PowerDVD MPEGII Playback software, and Nero Express (Windows version) software, 2 blank CD-R media, user guide, and carrying bag. The MSRP is $319.99. The unit measures 6.6x5.4x1.3 inches and weighs just under 1.5 pounds with the battery installed. When used as an external peripheral, the minimum system requirements include USB 2.0/1.1 port; 350 MHz or greater Pentium II or Macintosh-equivalent CPU CPU in full central processing unit Principal component of a digital computer, composed of a control unit, an instruction-decoding unit, and an arithmetic-logic unit. ; minimum hard disk space of 50 MB; minimum 64 MB RAM; and one of the following operating systems, Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, XP, or Mac OS 10 and above. Addonics products are available through the company online store www.shopaddonics.com, major catalog companies, resellers, VARs and distributors, including StorageUSA.com, Newegg.com, Amazon.com, PC Connection, CDW, Buy.com, Provantage.com, Insight, Ingram Micro, and Ma Labs. Addonics Technologies Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets a broad line of external storage products. Addonics is headquartered at 2466 Kruse Drive, San Jose, CA 95131, Phone: 408-433-3899. Visit Addonics at www.addonics.com. All products/company names are either trademarks or trade names of their respective holders. |
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