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Ricoh Masters The Media.


Ricoh Corporation's Disc Media and Systems Center (DMS-C) division shipped its new four-in-one, CD-R/RW/DVD-ROM combo drive. Called the MediaMaster MP9060A, the CD-R/RW/DVD-ROM combination enables users to read 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 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).
, write to 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 rewrite to 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.  media. Ricoh's combo drive has a 6X CD-Recording speed, 4X CD-Rewriting, 24X CD-ROM reading, and a 4X DVD-ROM reading speed.

The drive package includes Adaptec's 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:
  • CD Creator itself.
  • A CD copying program.
  • DirectCD, a packet writing program.
, a CD-R/RW premastering software; DirectCD, CD-R/RW packet writing software; and SOFTWARE CINEMASTER, 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.
 playback software. MSRP pricing for the company's retail bundle is $399.

"Multi-functionality, convenience, and price make the [new product] attractive to home computer users and businesses that require DVD-ROM capability," according to Takayuki Kuroshima, marketing/business development manager at Ricoh Corporation's DMS-C.

The division's plans for future product sets are to increase drive speeds and add rewritable DVD capabilities with an emphasis on the compatibility with DVD-ROM technology. It is a manufacturer that delivers CD-rewritable drives and media. Ricoh holds worldwide patents, including one for CD-RW media. The company uses its position as a media and drive manufacturer to promote adoption of standards within industry organizations.

Headquartered in Tustin, CA, it is an OEM and supplier of CD-R/RW drives, optical storage products, recordable media, and related software products. DMS-C is one of the consortium members that developed the CD-RW industry specifications and a manufacturer of CD-rewritable disc drives.
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Title Annotation:MediaMaster MP9060A CD-recordable drive
Publication:Computer Technology Review
Article Type:Product Announcement
Date:Jan 1, 2000
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