Pioneer Announces Branded DVD-ROM Drives Available Through Distribution Channel.LONG BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 15, 1998--Pioneer New Media Technologies Inc. Wednesday announced the availability of its Pioneer-branded DVD-ROM DVD-ROM: see digital versatile disc. A read-only DVD disc used to permanently store data files. DVD-ROM discs are widely used to distribute large software applications that exceed the capacity of a CD-ROM disc. drives now available through the distribution channel. At 2.6 times the speed of first generation DVD-ROM technology and 20X 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). speed, the DVD-A See DVD-Audio. 02/U02 slot-load drive reads both single and dual layer DVDs and supports multiple disc formats including DVD-ROM, DVD-Video, DVD-R (DVD-Recordable) A write-once (read only) DVD disc for both movies and data endorsed by the DVD Forum. DVD-Rs are often called "DVD Dash Rs" or "DVD Minus Rs" to distinguish them from the competing "Plus R" format (see DVD+R). , CD-ROM, 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. and 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. "This is the first Pioneer-branded drive available through our U.S. distributors, giving customers other than OEMs and kit manufacturers the opportunity to purchase our 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. 2 product," said Paul Dempsey, senior vice president, sales and marketing, Pioneer New Media Technologies. Dempsey added that the DVD-U02 is the first DVD-ROM drive available with a SCSI-2 interface allowing DVD-ROM to run on multiple platforms such as Macintosh, Unix and others. The DVD-A02 provides an ATAPI/EIDE interface. Pioneer's DVD-ROM drives (second generation) have been shipping since March of this year under the OEM model numbers DVD-102/302 and has received favorable reviews within the industry. The drive offers an average seek time of 120 msec and access time of less than 150 msec for DVD-ROM discs. For CD-ROM discs, its seek time is 80 msec and its access time is less than 90 msec. Pioneer's revolutionary slot-load disc mechanism features a unique handling system to enhance disc safety, and enables both horizontal and vertical mounting for added flexibility. The mechanism grips the disc by both edges without touching the data surfaces and operates gently to eliminate risk of damage. In addition, ejected discs are held in the slot with the central hole accessible. This feature allows users to remove discs without leaving fingerprints on its surface. The DVD-A02/U02 features 512 Kbytes buffer memory, digital and audio output, a front panel headphone jack and volume control knob. Compatible with the Windows 95 Plug and Play standard, the 5.25-inch, half-height drive is easy to install and use. It is available through select distributors at a suggested retail price of $225 (ATAPI (AT Attachment Packet Interface) The specification for ATA (IDE) tape drives and CD-ROMs. See IDE. ATAPI - AT Attachment Packet Interface ) and $275 (SCSI). For a distributor near you or for more information, call 800/444-6784. Pioneer New Media Technologies Pioneer New Media Technologies Inc. is dedicated to bringing the very best of leading-edge technology to market. Pioneer invented the world's first DVD-Recordable drive, DVD jukebox, multiple-disc CD-ROM changer and offered the first multifunction optical drive capable of reading and writing to both MO and WORM. The Optical Division's products include DVD-Recordable and DVD-ROM drives; CD-ROM drives, changers and jukeboxes; optical drives; MO, WORM, CD-R and soon DVD-R media for a wide range of storage solutions in the educational, government, legal, banking, medical, insurance, finance, industrial and general business markets. For more information, contact Pioneer New Media Technologies Inc. at 2265 E. 220th Street, Long Beach, Calif. 90810; phone 310/952-2111 or 800/444-6784; URL URL in full Uniform Resource Locator Address of a resource on the Internet. The resource can be any type of file stored on a server, such as a Web page, a text file, a graphics file, or an application program. : www.pioneerusa.com. CONTACT: T&O/RobertsMealer PR Sylvia Chansler/Stefanie Lopez, 949/855-7870 schansler@topr.com slopez@topr.com |
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