LA SOUND introduces quad-speed, 5-disc CD-ROM changer; company to exhibit at COMDEX.LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 13, 1995--LA SOUND International is now taking orders for its new external 5-disc CD-ROM changer A CD-ROM drive that holds a small number of CD-ROMs for individual use on a desktop computer. Although it can swap discs, it typically contains only one drive and can only read one at a time. See CD-ROM server. (Model CDX-7405), which is small enough to fit into a briefcase and still leaves room for a notebook computer A laptop computer that weighs in a range from five to seven pounds. The term originated when laptops were routinely more than 10 pounds, and those that became lighter were placed in a special "notebook" category. In practice, notebook computer and laptop computer are synonymous. . The CDX-7405 combines 240ms average access times and a data transfer rate of 614 KB/sec with the added convenience of a 5-disc changer Changer The name given to a clearing member that is willing to assume the opposite position of a futures contract within a larger alternative exchange, of which it also is a clearing member. . The unit measures 3.2 x 6.9 x 10.4 inches and comes with a universal power supply for worldwide performance. "We see the market for high-performance changers expanding as multiple-disc applications become more abundant," said Mike Goins, vice president of product planning Product Planning is the ongoing process of identifying and articulating market requirements that define a product’s feature set. See also
From Car Audio to Multimedia The external CDX-7405 changer announces LA SOUND's recent entry into the multimedia category. Best known for car audio electronics, the LA SOUND brand was started six years ago with the introduction of after-market car audio amplifiers and since then has established a strong reputation for quality and performance. The CDX-7405 and its advanced internal mechanism grew out of efforts to develop an in-dash 5-CD changer for car audio use. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. LA SOUND President Richard Bertsch, "We found that mechanisms used to provide CD-changer convenience to the car audio customer could fill a similar need with the multimedia user." An internal version (Model CDI-7405) that can be installed in a standard half-height drive A 5.25" disk drive that takes up half the vertical space of first-generation drives in desktop computers. Measuring 1 5/8" in height, it is commonly used for 5.25" floppy disks and hard disks. Contrast with full-height drive. slot is planned for introduction later this year. The CDI-7405 would be the only unit of its kind for the foreseeable future. A pre-installed, quad-speed, 5-disc changer will be a popular option for manufacturers' bundled systems as the upgrade market demands the convenience of changer capability. Initial shipments of the quad-speed, external 5 CD-ROM changer will begin in November, and the internal version is scheduled for production as early as January 1996. Both versions will be available to OEMs under private labeling arrangements or as a bundled product. LA SOUND will also market to national and regional distributors, and national retail chains. Unique Features and Benefits With the flexibility to handle multiple-disc applications as well as single CD-ROMs, the LA SOUND 5-disc changers allow users to take full advantage of their multimedia libraries without the hassle of constantly swapping discs. Users can change from disc to disc in under five seconds, and 5-disc magazines can be loaded and unloaded at the press of a button. With its ability to play audio CDs and its compliance with many industry standards, including XA, Kodak Multisession A compact disc capability in which data are recorded in more than one session. Each subsequent recording session can be linked to the previous so that they all appear as one. Each session adds overhead on the disc, because lead-in and lead-out sectors must be recorded each time, which and Single session PhotoCD, CD-I (Compact Disc-Interactive) A compact disc format developed by Philips and Sony that held text, audio and animated graphics. It required a CD-I player that contained its own operating system. , Enhanced Music CD (CD+), VideoCD playback, and QuickTime formats, the CDX-7405 is a CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). "cross trainer" for the multimedia user. The CDX-7405 offers comparable performance to external changers currently on the market, but in a remarkably smaller package. While most manufacturers rely on injection molded plastic parts, LA SOUND's units are primarily constructed of precision stamped metal parts. The reliability and life cycle may be longer for the LA SOUND changers because of this critical difference. LA SOUND International will exhibit the new CDX-7405 external changer and provide additional information on the CDI-7405 internal changer at COMDEX The former, premier computer trade show in the U.S. Although it grew into an end user event, it was originally created for dealers and distributors (it was the COMputer Dealers EXposition). exhibit booth S-7431 at the Sands Hotel. Based in Paramount, Calif., LA SOUND International is currently engaged in the manufacture and sales of after-market car audio electronics and multimedia products under the LA SOUND brand. Additional information on the company and its product brochures can be obtained by calling LA SOUND International at 800/874-3436. CONTACT: LA SOUND International, Paramount Mike Goins or Lee Pinney, 310/602-0572 |
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