Terapin Technology Now Offering Video CD Recorder for $299; First-Ever Digital Audio and Video Recorder Available At New Low Price.Business Editors & High-Tech Writers DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 23, 2002 Terapin Technology, developer and manufacturer of a range of innovative and easy-to-use convergent consumer electronic products, announced today that its Video CD Recorder See CD-R. will be available for $299. The product was previously priced at $499. "We're excited to offer this innovative and consumer-friendly product at an even more affordable price," said Adam Hartway, director of sales and marketing for the Americas Division. "Now more people will be able to use the Terapin Video CD Recorder to transfer audio or video from MPEG-1, home videos or even audio from their records or cassette tapes to inexpensive 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. or 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. discs lasting up to 100 years." The Terapin Video CD Recorder captures video input from camcorders, TVs, VCRs, DVDs or cable boxes and writes it to either a CD-R or CD-RW. At TV-quality resolution, the Video CD Recorder writes on 74 or 80 minute CD-R/CD-RW discs. Each disc can be programmed with up to 99 "chapters" - reference points to make video or audio segments easy to navigate. The stylish product also captures audio input from a CD, cassette tape, vinyl record or tuner An electronic part of a radio or TV that locks on to a selected carrier frequency (station, channel) and filters out the audio and video signals for amplification and display. , among others, and writes it onto a CD-R/CD-RW. Once the video and/or audio is recorded, the disc will playback on the recorder, as well as on multimedia computers, VCD See Video CD. VCD - Video Compact Disc and DVD players A stand-alone device that plays DVDs. It contains a DVD drive and the electronics to decode the digital video. The device may play only manufactured DVDs, or it may be able to play DVD-R, DVD-RW and DVD+RW discs. DVD players are cabled to a TV or home theater system for display. that play CD-R's and CD-RW's The technology has immediate applications for both recreational and professional use. Home videos, as well as corporate promotional and training videos, can be reproduced in a non-deteriorating format for about 50 cents each - the average cost of a high-quality recordable CD. The Terapin Video CD Recorder is available now at stores across the nation for just $299. About Terapin Technology Terapin Technology develops, manufactures and globally markets a range of innovative convergent consumer electronic products with a primary focus on recording to compact disc and 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. media. Terapin is focused on delivering technology that is accessible, simple and yet effective for home and professional applications. By "Innovating Convenience," Terapin delivers the benefit of technology to the consumer. Terapin Technology, located in Dallas, is a wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. of Serial System Ltd, a company publicly listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange - with a long history of business excellence. For store locations, call 888/654-0645. Information on Terapin products is available at www.terapintech.com. |
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