Ricoh Drives A MediaMaster.Ricoh Disc Media and Systems-Center (DMS-C) announced its 8X CD-R/4X 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. drive with a 32X CD-reading capability for mass shipping. Called the Ricoh MediaMaster MP7080 series, the package was tested for file writing and data transfer rates for 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. , CD-RW recording, and 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). . Priced at $239, the series comes with an internal ATAPI/E-IDE drive, Adaptec Easy CD Creator Adaptec Easy CD Creator is a CD authoring program bundled with many early CD writers. It was part of a suite often just known as Adaptec Easy CD Creator, which consisted of:
The new device complements the earlier MP7060 series drives by advancing the technology one step forward in CD-R media write speed and CD-ROM read speed. Ricoh Disc Media increased the write speed by improving the pulse strategy and the Laser Diode. A newly developed LSI controls write power and pulse width, sets in details, and helps stabilize writing. A 4MB buffer memory was installed to ensure writing and prevent buffer underruns. Digital audio users will benefit from the 32X audio data extraction. The drive monitors noise errors caused by scratches or other imperfections and supports Ricoh Disc's new Type 80 media. Ricoh was the first in the market to ship them in March 1997 and has been a force in developing the CD-R/RW industry with contributions in media and drive technologies. The new product has all the features of the MP7060 plus more. |
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