3DsoundSurge Press Release: Toshiba Launches Next Generation DVD/CD Recordable Drive

Toshiba Launches Next Generation DVD/CD Recordable Drive

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 9, 2003-- Toshiba launches next generation DVD/CD recordable drive for desktop computers with a new upgrade kit that offers 4x recording speeds. The kit is available for just $249.

Overview: The Toshiba DVD recordable kit enables users to upgrade their current computers with DVD/CD playback and recording capabilities to store and share home movies, music and photos with greater efficiency and performance. All of the tools needed for the "do-it-yourself" installation -- including the drive, the software, cables and the media -- are in one convenient, low-priced package. With 4x recording speeds, the Toshiba drive makes it virtually effortless to transfer home videos and photos from the computer to the living room DVD player. The drive is also backward compatible, so consumers can still enjoy their existing CD/DVD music and movie collections.

                    The SD-R5112 supports write speeds of 4x for
                    DVD-R, 2x for DVD-RW, 16x for CD-R and 10x for
                    CD-RW.  In addition to the drive itself, the
                    upgrade kit also includes Cyberlink PowerDVD,
                    Cyberlink PowerDirector Pro and Pinnacle (VOB)
                    instant CD/DVD software, along with DVD-R, DVD-RW,
                    CD-R and CD-RW blank media.

Availability: Now shipping to OEM customers and distribution channels.

The kit is also available on www.shoptoshiba.com.

Specification Outline

Model DVD DVD DVD DVD DVD DVD CD CD CD CD CD R -R -RW -RWD -ROM -RAM -R -R -RW -RW -ROM Write Read Write Read Read Read Write Read Write Read Read

(high speed) SD- 4x 4.8x 2x 4.8x 12x 1x 16x 40x 10x 20x 40x
R5112

Product Specification Details

Model name SD-R5002 Desktop

Read: DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-RAM,

CD-DA, CD+(E)G, CD-MIDI, CD-TEXT, CD-ROM

XA, MIXED MODE CD, CD-I, CD-I Bridge (Photo-CD, Video-CD), Multi-session CD Supported Disc Formats (Photo-CD, CD-EXTRA, Portfolio, CD-R, CD-RW), CD-R, CD-RW, High-Speed CD-RW Write: CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, High-Speed CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-RW

Interface ATAPI

Average Random Seek Time DVD: 120ms (Typ)

CD: 105ms (Typ)

Buffer Capacity 2 MB

MTBF 100,000 hours

Mounting Orientation Horizontal and Vertical

External Dimensions 146 mm x 41.5 mm x 189.5 mm (excluding (W x H x D) bezel)

Weight 1.0 kg

Upgrade Kit Pricing $249

    For additional specifications and information, visit
www.sdd.toshiba.com.