Toshiba Storage Device Division Improves the Performance of Its Popular Desktop CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive.Business Editors & High-Tech high-tech also hi-tech adj. Informal Of, relating to, or resembling high technology. high-tech Adjective same as hi-tech Adj. 1. Writers IRVINE Irvine, town, Scotland Irvine (ûr`vĭn), town (1991 pop. 32,507), North Ayrshire, SW Scotland, on the Irvine River estuary. Industries include iron and brass foundries. Other products are chemicals, electric goods, and clothing. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 29, 2003 Toshiba Storage Device Division improves the performance of its popular desktop CD-RW/DVD-ROM combination drive. Toshiba's new SD-R SD-R Signal Degrade-Ring 1312 CD recordable combination drive is also available as a desktop PC upgrade kit. Now shipping to 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 customers and distribution channels Toshiba Storage Device Division, a division of Toshiba America Information Systems (TAIS TAIS Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. TAIS Tactical Airspace Integration System (US Army) TAIS Target Architecture and Implementation Strategy TAIS Texas Apiary Inspection Service ), adds the 32x10x40x12 SD-R1312 desktop CD recordable combination drive to its industry-leading optical product line. Supporting faster write speeds 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. 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. , Toshiba's SD-R1312 combines CD write 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. playback Playback could mean:
The SD-R1312 desktop combination drive is also sold as an upgrade kit on www.shoptoshiba.com, providing users with an affordable way to add CD recording and DVD viewing functionality to existing desktop computers. The simple add-on A purchase of additional goods before payment is made for goods already purchased. An add-on may be covered by a clause in an installment payment contract that allows the seller to hold a security interest in the earlier goods until full payment is made on the later goods. kit comes with all the software and peripheral hardware needed for immediate use.
Model CD-R CD-RW CD-ROM DVD-ROM
Write/Record Re-write/Record Read Read
SD-R1312 32x 10x 40x 12x
DVD-RAM Interface
Read
2x ATAPI
Additional SD-R1312 Drive Specifications
Compatible CD-R/-RW CD-DA, CD+(E) G, CD-MIDI, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA,
Write/Record Disc MIXED MODE CD, CD-I, CD-I Bridge
(Photo-CD, Video-CD), Multi-session CD
(Photo-CD, CD-Extra, Portfolio)
Compatible DVD Read DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-RAM
Compatible CD Read CD-DA, CD+(E) G, CD-MIDI, CD-TEXT,
CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-I, CD-I Bridge
(Photo-CD, Video-CD), Multi-session CD
(Photo CD, CD-Extra, CD-R, CD-RW,
Portfolio), CD-RW (read), CD-R (read)
Sustained Data Transfer DVD-ROM: 16,200 KByte/s (12X CAV)
Rate CD-ROM: 6,000 KByte/s (40X CAV)
Random Seek Time DVD-ROM: 130ms CD-ROM: 110ms
Mount Horizontal or vertical
Dimensions 1.6-inch x 5.7-inch x 7.6-inch
(41.5mm x 146mm x 193mm)
Weight 2.42 lbs. (1.1kg)
Buffer Capacity 2,048KB
MTBF 100,000 hours
Contents: SD-R1312 -- SD-R1312 CD-RW/DVD-ROM ATAPI drive
Upgrade Kit (32X CD-R, 10X CD-RW, 40X CD Read,
12X DVD Read)
-- CyberLink PowerDVD(TM) software
decoder
-- VOB Instant CD/DVD -- for CD
creation and back-up
-- One piece each of CD-R and CD-RW
blank media
-- IDE BUS and audio cables
-- Mounting screws
-- Installation instruction manual
-- Quick start guide
Price: Upgrade Kit -- $130
For additional specifications and information, visit www.sdd.toshiba.com. For media inquiries, contact Heather Chesterman at 949/260-1300 or heather_chesterman@benjamingroup.com. |
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