Meridian Data introduces all-new double-speed CD-Recordable desktop system; Meridian Data enhances price/performance on complete lineup of CD-R desktop and network solutions.SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 19, 1994--Meridian Data Monday announced availability of its new high-performance Personal SCRIBE 750 CD-Recordable (CD-R (CD-Recordable) A writable CD technology using a type of compact disc that can be recorded, but not erased (CD-Rs are "write once" discs). CD-R discs are used to master CD-ROMs, to back up data and to make copies of data for distribution. ) desktop system. The advanced CD-R solution incorporates a third-generation double-speed (2x) CD recorder, enabling a wide range of desktop CD ROM publishing and imaging applications. The new high-performance CD recorder in the Personal SCRIBE 750 is a true read/write peripheral device. Unlike earlier recorders which were designed primarily as writers, this CD-R drive is an excellent reader as well, delivering fast performance comparable to high-quality 2x-speed CD ROM drives on the market. With the Personal SCRIBE 750, users do not require a separate CD ROM drive to test or read discs created by the CD-R drive. Fast and affordable, the small-form-factor system includes Personal SCRIBE v2.5 Software, allowing PC users to create reliable ISO (1) See ISO speed. (2) (International Organization for Standardization, Geneva, Switzerland, www.iso.ch) An organization that sets international standards, founded in 1946. The U.S. member body is ANSI. 9660 single-session, 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 bridge and audio CDs. A disc can be written in 30 minutes, with assurance that it is readable in any standard CD ROM drive. The software has an easy graphical user interface graphical user interface (GUI) Computer display format that allows the user to select commands, call up files, start programs, and do other routine tasks by using a mouse to point to pictorial symbols (icons) or lists of menu choices on the screen as opposed to having to and industry-best benchmark performance. Users can add files incrementally to a CD without replicating the unchanged files -- making the systems ideal for software development, publishing, imaging and archiving applications. Unlike competing products, Personal SCRIBE Software is optimized to keep up with real-time CD-R transfer rates without requiring a high-end processor -- a 386/20 system with 4MB of RAM is sufficient. Since files are reliably transferred on-the-fly to the recorder, there is also no requirement for an additional 1GB disk for image file staging. As a result, CDs can be written typically in half the time. Enhanced messaging permits easy control and monitoring of the disc creation process, including options for performance tuning, automated recording and screening of non-ISO9660 file and directory names. The versatile system allows users to select multiple drive/path combinations, create several tracks per session and append audio tracks to CD-R media. Pricing and Availability Available in 1Q95, the Personal SCRIBE 750, including software third-generation 2x-speed CD recorder, SCSI host adapter The controlling electronics for SCSI contained on a printed circuit board that plugs into the computer's motherboard. A SCSI host adapter is often called a "SCSI controller." See SCSI. card, disc caddy and blank recordable CD, has a suggested list price of $2,395. Meridian also announced reduced pricing of up to 16 percent on its existing line of high performance CD-R systems. The Personal SCRIBE 500P (2x) and 1000 (4x) desktop systems are now priced at $4,995 and $6,595, respectively. The NETSCRIBE 2020 CD-R network system is now priced at $7,395; including server, software and 2x-speed CD recorder, NETSCRIBE enables DOS, Windows and Macintosh clients to create cross-platform CDs transparently over IPX/Ethernet networks. Personal SCRIBE Software is priced at $995. It supports the broadest base of CD-R drives in the market, including: Pinnacle Micro RCD See residual current device. 200/202; Ricoh RS-9200CD (1x); Sony CDU CDU Christlich-Demokratische Union (German: Christian Democratic Party) CDU Clasificación Decimal Universal (Spanish) CDU Control & Display Unit CDU Control Display Unit 920S/921S; Philips CDD CDD Contrat A Duree Determinee (French: Fixed Term Contract) CDD Community Development Department CDD Cooling Degree Days (weather derivatives / insurance index converting temperature into prices) 521/522; Kodak PCD PCD polycystic disease. 200/225; Plasmon RF4100 (2x); and Yahama CDR (1) See CD-R and extension. (2) (Call Detail Reporting) See call accounting. (3) (Common Data Rate) A standard sampling rate for digital video for 480i and 576i systems. The rate is 13.5 MHz. See ITU-R BT. 100/CDE100 (4x). Meridian's products are backed by a comprehensive Reliance Support Program, including one-year warranty, toll-free technical hotline and bulletin board service. About Meridian Data Founded in 1986, Meridian Data is the leading provider of CD ROM creation and network-based storage and access solutions. Meridian is headquartered in Scotts Valley, and maintains offices in Lawrenceville, N.J.; Herndon, Va. and Naperville, Ill. The company's products are available through leading distributors and value-added resellers, worldwide. -0- Note to Editors: Personal SCRIBE and NETSCRIBE are registered trademarks of Meridian Data Inc. CONTACT: Meridian Data Inc., Scotts Valley Richard Krueger, 408/438-3100 |
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