Prassi Software Schedules DVD Rep 2.0 to Support DVD-RAM Copy, Record-on-the-Fly in UDF and UDF/ISO Bridge.SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 11, 1998-- Leading 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). Software Being Ported to Panasonic DVD-RAM A rewritable DVD disc endorsed by the DVD Forum. Using phase change technology, DVD-RAMs are like removable hard disks, and the media can be rewritten 100,000 times compared to 1,000 times for DVD-RW and DVD+RW. The first DVD-RAM drives with a capacity of 2.6GB (single sided) or 5. and Other 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. Forum-Compliant Drives for Windows 95, 98 and NT Environments Prassi Software USA, Inc., today announced the industry's first copy and record-on-the-fly software for Panasonic and other DVD Forum-compliant DVD-RAM drives in Windows(R)95, 98 and NT environments. Based on Prassi's highly successful DVD Rep(TM) 1.0 for DVD-Recordable applications, the new DVD Rep 2.0 software is a complete, pre-mastering solution that provides industry standard DVD-RAM drives with robust, easy-to-use copy and record capabilities. With DVD Rep 2.0, high-capacity, rewritable DVD-RAM discs can be recorded on-the-fly or via disc image in pure Universal Disc Format (UDF (1) (Universal Disk Format) A file system for optical media developed by the Optical Storage Technology Association (OSTA), www.osta.org, based on the ECMA 167/ISO 13346 standard. ) file system (the file system on which DVD is based) and as an UDF/ISO 9660 bridge UDF/ISO bridge format. Featuring twice the transfer rate of 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. drives, and providing four times the capacity, the Panasonic LF-D101 DVD RAM uses removable, rewritable 2.6GB (single-sided) or 5.2GB (double-sided) media that provides a storage cost of less than one cent per Megabyte. Extremely versatile, the LF-D101 can also allow compatibility with all DVD format and MultiRead discs, including DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, 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. , and DVD-R, 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-Audio, CD-R and CD-RW. In addition to being ideal for general computer applications and low-cost distribution of large files, the high capacity and broad compatibility of the new DVD-RAM drives make them ideal for content developers during their development cycles. Standards Simplified Development "Once the DVD Forum approved the DVD-RAM format, and it was adopted by the European Computer Manufacturers Association See ECMA. (body) European Computer Manufacturers Association - (ECMA) The former name of ECMA International (ECMA (European Computer Manufacturers Association, Geneva, Switzerland, www.ecma-international.org) An international association founded in 1961 that is dedicated to establishing standards in the information and communications fields. ) and Japanese Industrial Standard (JIS JIS Japanese Industrial Standard JIS Jamaica Information Service JIS Juggling Information Service JIS Just in Sequence (automotive industry) JIS Jakarta International School JIS Joint Information System ), we felt comfortable in investing in the development of a product for the marketplace," said Jeff Stenehjem, Prassi Vice President Sales and Marketing. "We have already had discussions with Panasonic and other DVD-RAM-compliant drive manufacturers about bundling the software with their systems, and we're all very comfortable with meeting the market demand and user requirements." Without requiring a low-level driver or VXD, DVD Rep 2.0 will write and rewrite DVD-RAM cartridges that are natively compatible with Microsoft(R)Windows 95, 98 or NT. The application's on-the-fly recording capability not only enhances system performance, it frees-up precious hard drive capacity. "We're certain that users will appreciate the simplicity of our uncluttered solution to record DVD-RAM as well as the native compatibility of the resulting medium," said Paolo Barettoni, Prassi Vice President, R&D. "By providing full support for the Panasonic DVD-RAM drive as a source for the entire Prassi mastering product, we can help users take full advantage of this multi-functional unit." Jeff Saake, general manager of Panasonic Industrial Company, noted that with today's imaged-enhanced documents, multimedia applications and stockpiles of information being downloaded from the Web, the LF-D101 DVD-RAM drive and DVD Rep have a ready market. "Now that the drive is here, OEMs, system integrators, VARs, businesses and end users are all requesting a product like DVD Rep that will help users maximize the benefits of the DVD-RAM drives. Combined, the Panasonic DVD-RAM drive and Prassi's DVD Rep 2.0 also provide a growth path to the future. DVD-RAM has a technically demonstrated format evolution to the 21st century; and, as a Win 32 application, DVD Rep 2.0 will provide compatibility with Windows 98 and future Win 32-based operating systems." Price, Availability Available now, the internal Panasonic LF-D101 DVD RAM drive can be purchased with a SCSI-2 interface or an ATAPI (AT Attachment Packet Interface) The specification for ATA (IDE) tape drives and CD-ROMs. See IDE. ATAPI - AT Attachment Packet Interface interface for a suggested retail price of only $799. DVD-RAM media, which is available from Panasonic and other leading manufacturers, is priced at $24.95 for the 2.6GB single-sided media and $39.95 for the 5.2GB double-sided media. Contacts Founded in 1996, Prassi Software USA Inc., is a leading international developer of professional and consumer software solutions for the CD and DVD recording markets. Prassi's current products, which include CD Rep, CD Right! and DVD Rep 1.0, are used by some of the leading content developers around the globe. Committed to providing innovative, high-quality software solutions, Prassi markets its products through its OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and , VAR and distributor partners. For complete information on Prassi's new DVD Rep 2.0 software or other CD-R, CD-RW and DVD-R software solutions, call or write Prassi Software USA, Inc., 5448 Thornwood Dr., Suite 201, San Jose, CA 95123, 408/224-0100, 888/477-2774, FAX 408/224-0649 or visit the firm's web site at www.prassi.com. Panasonic Industrial is a Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :MC) company, one of the world's leading producers of CD-ROM drives and other digital electronic products. Worldwide, Matsushita has more than 270,000 employees and recorded sales of $61.9 billion during the past fiscal year. For complete information on the Panasonic DVD-RAM drive and media, contact Panasonic Industrial Company, 1600 McCandless Drive, Milpitas, CA 99035, 408/942-2926, FAX 408/262-4214 or sales@panasonic.com. Or visit the company's web site at www.panasonic.com. CONTACT: Prassi Software USA, Inc. Jeff Stenehjem, 408/224-0100 jeffs@prassi.com or Panasonic Industrial Company Robert Krenik, 408/942-2922 krenikr@panasonic.com or Marken Communications Andy Marken, 408/986-0100 marken@cerf.net |
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