Olympus announces lowest cost CD-R; Internal CD-R breaks price barrier.MELVILLE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 1996--Olympus Image Systems Inc. announced today the Olympus 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. 2 Internal CD-Recordable drive. The CD-R2 is a highly-reliable double speed multi-session CD-recordable drive that supports Windows, Windows 95, and Windows NT. The Olympus CD-R2 is the preferred choice for audio recording, archiving, and multimedia development. The Olympus CD-R2 breaks the CD-recordable price barrier, with the lowest priced CD-R available on the market for only $899. It includes Gear mastering software from Elektroson (supports ISO- iso- or is- pref. 1. Equal; uniform: isobar. 2. Isomeric: isopropyl. 3. 9660 and audio standards), one 74 minute blank CD, a caddy, mounting hardware, user & installation manuals. The CDS615E mechanism, upon which the CD-RD2 is based, supports all the popular formats: CD-DA (Compact Disc-Digital Audio) The original compact disc format developed by Sony and Philips in the 1980s, which was designed for audio only. Since "CD" is used loosely for all Compact Disc formats, the CD-DA designation differentiates a music disc or player , CD-Plus (Enhanced CD), 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). , CD-ROM mixed mode, 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. and Photo CD. It is also in conformance with all recording standards, such as Disc-at-Once, Track-at-Once, Fixed and Variable Packet. CDs recorded on it can be read/played by virtually all of the millions of installed CD readers. "With Olympus' CD-R2 $899 price point, new categories of users will have access to a CD recorder/player in addition to their CD-ROM player," said Bill Boles, Olympus Vice President of Sales and Marketing. "Olympus has leveraged our more than 75 years experience in the optical arena, including patented innovations in CD head technology, to provide users with a powerful solution for their recording needs." Reading and writing CDs at twice the normal speed, the CD-R2 is well matched to the needs and computer equipment of the CD-ROM developer. It includes a 1 MB cache that helps even the typical computer user to create powerful CD-ROMs. The CD-R2 is available for an expected $899 street price through all Olympus resellers, including MicroWarehouse, CDW CDW - data warehouse , PC/Mac Connection, PrePress Direct and others; and distributors, including Ingram Micro, Tech Data, Optical Laser, Datalink, and others. Olympus extends a one-year warranty. VAR pricing is also available. The CD-R2 is also available in an external version with high-end Gear Multimedia Mastering software at $1199 (Mac) $1299 (PC) street price. The software supports all professional recording standards (including CD-DA, CD-Plus, CD-ROM, CD-ROM mixed mode, CD-I, CD-V CD-V Compact Disk - Video , and photo CD). The external CD-R2 includes a rugged external case, selectable SCSI ID, SCSI SCSI in full Small Computer System Interface Once common standard for connecting peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, etc.) to small and medium-sized computers. SCSI has given way to faster standards, such as Firewire and USB. diagnostic LED, SCSI adapter, and audio out jacks. For more information, contact Olympus Image Systems Inc., Two Corporate Center Dr., Melville, N.Y. 11747-3157, ph: 516/844-5000 800/347-4027, Fax: 516/844-5339 or Olympus Web Site: http://www.olympusamerica.com. -0- Olympus Image Systems Inc. (OISI OISI Office of Industrial Security, International ) is a division of Olympus Optical Co. Ltd. of Japan, the worldwide manufacturer of cameras, microscopes, endoscopes, micro-cassette recorders, clinical analyzers, and environmentally-friendly cleaning chemicals and systems. Formed in 1986, OISI is a leading developer of award-winning optical data storage products and high-volume network printers. Brand names and product names mentioned herein may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Note to Editors: Photos are available from Thomas Public Relations Inc., 516/549-7575. CONTACT: Olympus Image Systems Inc. David Veilleux, 516/844-5325 or Thomas Public Relations Inc. Karen Thomas, 516/549-7575 |
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