REPORT UNDERSCORES CONTINUING GROWTH OF DVD RECORDING.A recent report issued by Understanding & Solutions, an international authority on developments in consumer electronics and other industries, outlined a road map for the continued growth and acceptance of Recordable DVD See DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW and DVD-RAM. products worldwide. The report, "The Market Prospects for 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. Recording", projected that sales of consumer DVD Recorders will surpass DVD players in 2006. The study also indicated that devices using the 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. format currently make up the majority of sales of consumer DVD recorders -- a trend the RAM Promotion Group feels will continue into the future. "We're encouraged by the findings of the Understanding & Solutions report," said Tony Jasionowski, executive technology director, RAMPRG. "Not only does it point to a bright future for the DVD industry, but it shows that when consumers consider purchasing a DVD recorder, they will most often vote for the very flexible DVD-RAM format with their pocketbooks." According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. the report, over 40 million DVD Recorders will be sold around the world in 2006. And, this year, sales of DVD-RAM units will grow by 116% over 2003. "DVD-RAM Recorders continue to outstrip out·strip tr.v. out·stripped, out·strip·ping, out·strips 1. To leave behind; outrun. 2. To exceed or surpass: "Material development outstripped human development" other formats in sales," said David Millar David Millar (born January 4, 1977 in Malta) is a Scottish road racing cyclist, currently racing for UCI ProTeam Saunier Duval-Prodir as a time-trial specialist.[1] In 2008 he will be riding for Team Slipstream, and will become a part-owner. , principal consultant, Understanding & Solutions. "Our figures indicate that DVD-RAM currently maintains a 55% share of the worldwide DVD Recorder deck market, which encompasses the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , Japan and Western Europe. In fact, DVD-RAM holds roughly two times the share of the next most popular format." Speaking at ceremonies marking the opening of the first U.S. DVD-RAM blank media production line at the Panasonic Disc Manufacturing Corporation of America in Torrance, California this week, RAMPRG's Jasionowski attributes the popularity of DVD-RAM recorders to the unique technical and functional features of DVD-RAM technology. "The DVD-RAM format offers consumers many features and benefits not available with other DVD recording formats," Jasionowski offered. "For instance, specific features unique to DVD-RAM include on-disc editing and worry-free recording, made possible because of DVD-RAM's built-in error/defect management." Jasionowski believes that the wide variety of DVD-RAM based products currently available will spark the continued growth of the format. In addition to consumer recorders, RAMPRG members also offer recordable DVD drives for PCs, DVD camcorders, DVD/VCR recorders, and home theater systems with built-in DVD recorders. Recent announcements by RAMPRG members include the availability of 5x DVD-RAM blank media, 5x PC drives, and networked DVD consumer recorders that can access video from DVD recorder s in different rooms in the home. About the RAM Promotion Group (RAMPRG): Formed by nine companies in 2003 -- Hitachi, Ltd., Hitachi-LG Data Storage Hitachi-LG Data Storage is a joint venture between Hitachi and the LG group to make optical data storage devices such as CD and DVD drives. Their drives often start with the brand "HL-DT-ST" (Hitachi-LG DaTa STorage) External link Hitachi-LG Data Storage web site , Inc., Hitachi Maxell, Ltd., LG Electronics Inc., Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (Panasonic), Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., TEAC TEAC Tetraethylammonium Chloride TEAC Theological Education for the Anglican Communion TEAC Technology Education Association of California TEAC Turbine Engine Analysis Check TEAC Timber Export Advisory Committee TEAC Training & Education Advisory Committee Corporation, Toshiba Corporation and Victor Company of Japan, Limited (JVC JVC Victor Company of Japan (or Japan's Victor Company) JVC Jewelers Vigilance Committee JVC Jesuit Volunteer Corps JVC Jet Vane Control (directs VLS-launched missiles) JVC Jonker-Volgenant-Castanon ) - the RAM Promotion Group is dedicated to promoting the DVD-RAM format and popularizing DVD-RAM related products on an international basis. The RAMPRG collaborates with the Recordable DVD Council (RDVDC RDVDC Recordable DVD Council ), and all of the founding members of the RAMPRG are also members of the RDVDC. For additional information on the RAMPRG and the DVD-RAM format, visit the organization's Web site at http://www.ramprg.com/. About Understanding & Solution: Understanding & Solutions is an authority on global developments within the entertainment, broadcasting, media storage and consumer electronics markets. The company consists of specialist market researchers, analysts and consultant with substantial experience, insight and knowledge of the business sectors in the company's chosen fields of competence. Understanding & Solutions' clients include the major owners of entertainment content, leading consumer and business electronics companies, broadcasters, distributors, components and raw materials suppliers, governments, and the legal and financial community. RAM Promotion Group can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.ramprg.com/. For more information, call 201/348-7182. |
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