Pioneer offers free CD-R media; available to customers recently purchasing the Pioneer DRM-1004X and DRM-5004X CD-ROM jukeboxes.LONG BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 20, 1997--Pioneer New Media Technologies on Monday announced a special promotion offering free 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. media for those purchasing a Pioneer DRM-1004X or DRM-5004X CD-ROM jukebox See CD-ROM server. between Nov. 1, 1996, and March 31, 1997. Owners of the DRM-1004X will receive 10 pieces of CD-R media while owners of the DRM-5004X will receive 50 pieces of CD-R media. Pioneer's CD-R media is valued at $15.95 each. "Pioneer is pleased to offer our loyal customers an added bonus with free CD-R media for their 100-disc and 500-disc jukeboxes. This promotion supplies 10 percent of each jukebox's capacity, assisting new customers who are just starting out," said Paul Dempsey, senior vice president of marketing for Pioneer. Each piece of media stores up to 74 minutes of data, record at 1X, 2X and 4X speeds, and meet Orange Book specifications. Eligible owners may take advantage of the free CD-R media offer through March 31, 1997, by simply completing the promotion questionnaire included in the box with their new CD-ROM jukebox. After completing and returning the questionnaire to Pioneer, the free CD-R media will be forwarded in approximately six to eight weeks. Only one free CD-R media offer is available per serial number. Customers may call 800/444-6784 for additional information. Pioneer currently offers two high-capacity CD-ROM storage solutions with the 100-disc and 500-disc jukeboxes. The DRM-1004X 100-disc jukebox combines 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). storage and CD-R capabilities into a single solution that is ideal for frequently accessing data on networks, data archival, imaging management, multimedia and other applications. As the industry's first high-capacity jukebox, the Pioneer DRM-5004X is a 500-disc jukebox that is well-suited for imaging and archive applications. The jukebox can be configured with up to four quad-speed readers or recorders for simultaneous access of multiple discs. With each disc capable of holding the equivalent of over 10,000 pages, the DRM-5004X can store a total of over 300GB of data. Pioneer Background Pioneer's customer support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services includes in-warranty technical assistance through Pioneer's toll-free telephone hotline as well as fax-on-demand support and a BBS (1) (Bulletin Board System) A computer system used as an information source and forum for a particular interest group. They were widely used in the U.S. system. All units are backed by a one-year limited warranty Limited warranty A warranty with certain conditions and limitations on the parts covered, type of damage covered, and/or time period for which the agreement is good. . Service for product repairs is coordinated through Pioneer's authorized service provider An Authorized Service Provider (ASP) is a third party person that has been cleared to work on a product that is still under warranty by another company without voiding the warranty. network. The Multimedia and Mass Storage Division of Pioneer New Media Technologies is an innovator of world-class laser optical technologies. The company's products include a 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. drive and writer; CD-ROM drives, changers and jukeboxes; LaserDisc An earlier optical disc used for full-motion video and interactive training. It was introduced in the late 1970s and became obsolete in the 1990s. Videodisc systems based on a stylus were introduced (see CED), but only the optical-based LaserDisc survived, although never very popular. players; optical drives; media; software; controllers; and accessories for a wide range of storage and multimedia solutions in the educational, government, industrial and general business markets. For more information, contact Pioneer New Media Technologies Inc. at 2265 E. 220th St., Long Beach, Calif. 90810; phone 800/444-6784 or visit our Web site at http://www.pioneerusa.com . CONTACT: Traci Renner Maples Communications Inc. 714/253-8737 trenner@maples.com |
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