Plextor Selects Nero as Its Digital Media Software Solution for Its New 8X Double-Layer, 4X DVD-R Dual-Layer and 16X DVD+/-R Burner.GLENDALE, Calif. -- Nero Inc. Nero Vision Express 3 Offers Complete Video Authoring and Capturing Features, Taking Full Advantage of the Increased Capacity of Dual-Layer and Double-Layer Media Nero, leaders in digital media technologies, announced today that its award-winning digital media recording applications will now be bundled with Plextor's new multi-faceted DVD burner, the PX-740A. Nero and Plextor are perfectly matched as both offer a variety of features that allow the user to achieve any optical burning task, including large volumes of video and data recording. The Plextor PX-740A drive is a highly versatile 10-in-1 DVD/CD burner that supports 8x DVD+R (DVD+Recordable) A write-once (read only) version of the DVD+RW optical disc from the DVD+RW Alliance. DVD+Rs hold up to 4.7GB of data per side and can be read by DVD-Video players and computer DVD-ROM drives. A DVD+R DL disc is a "dual layer" DVD+R that holds a total of 8.5GB. Double Layer, 4x 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). Dual Layer, 16X DVD+R, and 16X DVD-R Writing; 8X DVD+RW (DVD+Read Write) A rewritable (re-recordable) DVD disc for both movies and data from the DVD+RW Alliance. DVD+RW media can be read on DVD-Video players and computer DVD-ROM drives. and 6X DVD-RW (DVD-Read Write) A rewritable (re-recordable) DVD disc for both movies and data from the DVD Forum. Also called "DVD Dash RW" and "DVD Minus RW," DVD-RW uses phase change recording. The media hold 4.7GB per side and can be rewritten 1,000 times. Rewriting; and 16X max DVD-Reading; as well as high-speed 48X 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. Writing, 32X 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. Rewriting, and 48X max CD-Reading. "Nero's software solution compliments the PX-740A drive, which is aimed at mainstream users who want performance and reliability at a value price," said Howard Wing, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Plextor. "We bundled the award-winning Nero software suite with the PX-740A drive because Nero delivers excellent value for the money." "It's an honor to have been chosen by Plextor, a well respected industry leader and innovator," said Udo Eberlein, President of Nero Inc. "The combination of the PX-740A burner and the bundled Nero suite provides users with endless recording options." Nero, the perfect complement to Plextor's 10-in-1 DVD/CD burner, includes Nero Vision Express 3, which offers advanced video capturing, encoding, slideshows and DVD/MPEG-2, SVCD See Video CD. , VCD See Video CD. VCD - Video Compact Disc authoring. The application takes full advantage of the PX-740A's DVD+R Double Layer and DVD-R Dual Layer 8.5 GB recording capabilities, which is perfect for users looking for increased data or video storage options. In addition, Nero Suite bundle includes Nero Express 6, the fast and friendly CD/DVD mastering software for data, audio or video; Nero Toolkit, the essential drive testing and speed control tool; InCD 4.2, a drag & drop packet writing application; Nero PhotoShow Express, photo management and editing application; and Nero Showtime, a video playback application. The Plextor PX-740A will begin shipping June 2005. For additional information on Nero applications, please visit www.nero.com. About Nero Nero provides state-of-the-art software solutions for the global digital media market. Since the company was founded in 1995, its products have established a loyal clientele of more than 180 million users throughout the world. Nero offers the industry's most reliable CD/DVD-software applications. Its award-winning flagship product, Nero 6, includes all the applications and functionalities needed in the digital media field. Other Nero products include the MPEG (Moving Pictures Experts Group) An ISO/ITU standard for compressing digital video. Pronounced "em-peg," it is the universal standard for digital terrestrial, cable and satellite TV, DVDs and digital video recorders (DVRs). 4 based audio/video technology - Nero Digital(TM), the simple and complete photo solution - Nero PhotoShow Elite, and SIPPS SIPPS Systematic Instruction in Phoneme Awareness, Phonics and Sight Words (Developmental Studies Center) (TM) and SIPPSTAR PBX, which provide voice-over IP solutions for private and business customers. Nero products are globally distributed by leading hardware manufacturers, international distribution partners and online portals, as well as directly via www.nero.com. Nero Inc. in Glendale, California, USA and Nero K.K. in Yokohama, Japan are subsidiaries of Nero AG, based in Karlsbad, Germany. About Plextor Plextor Corp. is a leading developer and manufacturer of high-performance digital media equipment for professionals, consumers, and enterprises. Headquartered in Silicon Valley since 1990, Plextor has introduced generations of award-winning products, including digital video converters and CD-R/RW, 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. +R/RW, and DVD+/-R/RW optical disk drives. Plextor is privately owned by Shinano Kenshi Co., Ltd., a developer and manufacturer of advanced technology hardware and precision electronic equipment headquartered in Japan. Shinano Kenshi is best known for its expertise in manufacturing motors. Contact Plextor at www.plextor.com. Nero(R), Nero Digital(TM)and SIPPS(TM) are trademarks of Nero AG and its subsidiaries. Any other product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. (C) 2005 Nero. All rights reserved. |
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