Toshiba Unveils Next-Generation DVD Recordable Drives for Mobile Computers; New Drives Offer Smaller, Lighter Solution for Mobile Designs.Business Editors & Technology Writers IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 26, 2003 Toshiba Storage Device Division (SDD (Software Design Description) The architecture of an information system. See IDD. ) today introduced two slim-line optical disk drives that provide higher media recording speeds for mobile computers, and allow PC manufacturers to deliver better functionality to professionals on the go. The SD-R SD-R Signal Degrade-Ring 6112 slim DVD recordable DVD recordable and DVD rewritable refer to DVD optical disc formats that can be recorded (written, "burned"), either or rewritable (write multiple times) format written by laser, as compared to DVD-ROM, which is mass-produced by pressing. drive enables mobile users to take advantage of 2x 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, while the SD-R9012 super slim CD-RW/DVD-ROM combination drive delivers 16x CD recording speeds in a petite 128mm x 9.5mm x 126.1mm format. "As more and more computer users transition to mobile PCs, they're demanding desktop performance in a mobile package," said Maciek Brzeski, vice president of marketing at Toshiba SDD. "Toshiba's new optical disk drives help OEMs continue to build lighter, thinner and more functional mobile computers even as some system components, like display screens, grow larger." The Toshiba SD-R6112 drive supports 2x DVD-R (DVD-Recordable) A write-once (read only) DVD disc for both movies and data endorsed by the DVD Forum. DVD-Rs are often called "DVD Dash Rs" or "DVD Minus Rs" to distinguish them from the competing "Plus R" format (see DVD+R). , 1x DVD-RW (DVD-Read Write) A rewritable (re-recordable) DVD disc for both movies and data from the DVD Forum. Also called "DVD Dash RW" and "DVD Minus RW," DVD-RW uses phase change recording. The media hold 4.7GB per side and can be rewritten 1,000 times. , 1x 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. read, 16x 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 10x 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. , allowing users to take advantage of multiple technologies in a single drive. The SD-R9012 supports 8x 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. , 16x CD-R and 10x CD-RW. Both drives include buffer underrun See underrun. technology and a 2MB buffer. The tray loading Inserting a bare CD or DVD disc into a drive. Contrast with caddy load. drives are also shock resistant and feature low energy consumption, making them ideal for laptop design. Toshiba's SD-R6112 and SD-R9012 slim-line drives will begin shipping to mobile PC manufacturers in late August. For more information, visit www.sdd.toshiba.com. Specification Outline:
Model DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-ROM DVD-RAM CD-R CD-RW Write CD-ROM
Write Read Write (high speed) Read
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SD-R6112 2x 1x 8x 1x 16x 10x 24x
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SD-R9012 N/A N/A 8x 1x 16x 10x 24x
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Product Specifications:
Model Name SD-R6112 SD-R9012
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Supported Write: DVD-R: DVD-R (Ver.2.1 for General) Write CD-R, CD-
Disc DVD-RW: DVD-RW (Ver.1.1) RW: CD-DA,
Formats CD-R/RW: CD-DA, CD+(E)G, CD-MIDI, CD-TEXT, CD+(E)G, CD-
CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, MIXED MODE CD, CD-I, MIDI, CD-TEXT,
CD-I Bridge (Photo-CD, Video-CD), CD-ROM,
Multisession CD (Photo-CD, CD-EXTRA, CD-ROM XA, MIXED
Portfolio) MODE CD, CD-I,
CD-I Bridge
Read DVD: DVD-ROM (DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10, (Photo-CD,
DVD-18), DVD-R (Ver.1.0, Ver.2.1) DVD-RW Video-CD)
(Ver.1.0, Ver.1.1), DVD-RAM (Ver.2.1) Multisession CD
CD: CD-DA, CD+(E)G, CD-MIDI, CD-TEXT, CD- (Photo-CD, CD-
ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-I, MIXED MODE CD, CD-I EXTRA,
Bridge (Photo-CD, Video-CD), Portfolio)
Multisession CD (Photo-CD, CD-EXTRA, CD-R,
CD-RW, Portfolio), CD-R, CD-RW
Read DVD: DVD-
ROM (DVD-5,
DVD-9, DVD-10,
DVD-18), DVD-R
(Ver.1.0,
Ver.2.1) DVD-RW
(Ver.1.1), DVD-
RAM (Ver.2.1)
CD: CD-DA,
CD+(E)G, CD-
MIDI, CD-TEXT,
CD-ROM, CD-ROM
XA,CD-I, MIXED
MODE CD, CD-I
Bridge
(Photo-CD,
Video-CD),
Multisession CD
(Photo-CD, CD-
EXTRA,
Portfolio, CD-
R, CD-RW), CD-
R, CD-RW
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Interface ATAPI
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Average DVD-ROM: 105ms DVD: 110ms
Random
Seek CD-ROM: 100ms CD: 105ms
Time DVD-RAM: 120ms DVD-RAM: 190ms
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Continuous Read: Read:
Data DVD: 10,820KB/sec DVD:
Transfer CD: 3,600KB/sec 10,820KB/sec
Rate DVD-R/RW: Max 5,400KB/sec CD: 3,600KB/sec
Write:
CD-R: Max 2,400KB/sec Write:
CD-RW: 600KB/sec CD-R: Max
High-Speed CD-RW: Max 1,500KB/sec 2,400KB/sec
DVD-R: 2,700KB/sec CD-RW: 600KB/sec
DVD-RW: 1,350KB/sec High-Speed CD-
RW: Max
1,500KB/sec
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Buffer 2MB
Capacity
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MTBF 60,000 hours
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External 128 mm x 12.7 mm x 126.1 mm 128 mm x 9.5 mm
Dimensions x 126.1 mm
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Weight 0.2 kg
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About Toshiba Storage Device Division Toshiba SDD, a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., leads the market in the development, design and manufacturing of DVD-ROM, slim CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW, combination CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW, 1.8-inch hard disk drives and 2.5-inch hard disk drives. Toshiba SDD markets high-quality peripherals to original equipment manufacturers, value-added resellers A value-added reseller (VAR) is a company that adds some feature(s) to an existing product(s), then resells it (usually to end-users) as an integrated product or complete "turn-key" solution. , value-added dealers, systems integrators and distributors in 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. . Inherent in the company's product line is the high-quality engineering and manufacturing that has established Toshiba products as worldwide leaders. For more information, visit www.sdd.toshiba.com. About Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., 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 is comprised of multiple divisions that provide computer, communications and imaging products and services. Products include industry leading portable computers, PDAs, mobile computing Using a computing device while in transit. Mobile computing implies wireless transmission, but wireless transmission does not necessarily imply mobile computing. Fixed wireless applications use satellites, radio systems and lasers to transmit between permanent objects such as buildings accessories, servers, including communications and portable servers, storage subsystems The part of a computer system that provides the storage. It includes the controller and disk drives. See storage system. , cable modems, digital business telephone systems, voice-mail, digital cameras, security systems, and projectors. TAIS provides sales, marketing, services and manufacturing for its wide range of information products in the United States and Latin America Latin America, the Spanish-speaking, Portuguese-speaking, and French-speaking countries (except Canada) of North America, South America, Central America, and the West Indies. . TAIS is an independent operating company operating company A business that engages in transactions with outsiders. owned by Toshiba America, Inc., a subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation (company) Toshiba Corporation - A Japanese technology manufacturer with 364 subsidiaries worldwide. Toshiba makes and sells electronics for home, office, industry and health care including information and communication systems, electronic components, heavy electrical apparatus, , which is a world leader in high technology and integrated manufacturing of electrical and electronic components, products and systems. Toshiba has global sales of over $47 billion and more than 300 subsidiaries and affiliates worldwide. |
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