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HP
HP released its first Blu-ray disc player/writer, the HP bd135, records HDTV
broadcasts, and stores data, digital photos, music and camcorder footage.
LaCie
LaCie introduced a Blu-ray external drive, the d2, compatible with Macs and PCs, and
capable to read, write and rewrite 25GB or 50GB BD-R and BD-RE media, as well as
being backward compatible with DVD and CD formats. TTM Jan 07, $1,149.
LG
LG introduced the GGW-H10N Super Multi Blue
50GB dual format (Blu-ray and HD DVD) drive for
computers, TTM May 07, compatible with DVD and
CD
read/
write,
can
record
Bluray
4xspeed
50GB discs, can only read HD DVD, $1200.
GBW-H10N Blu-ray only 4x-speed BD-R/BD-RE PC
drive that can record 25 GB Blu-ray (single-layer)
blank media, compatible with CD-R/RW, DVD-R/RW/RAM +R/RW.
Niveus Media
Niveus Media introduced its Pro Series servers supporting HD DVD, the n7 and the
n9 in rack mount, featuring Intel Viiv technology, Core 2 Duo Extreme processor,
Nvidia’s GeForce Series 7 Graphics, HDMI output, faster frame rates, “enough
horsepower to distribute audio and video throughout a multi-zone home,” according
to the company.
Based on Windows Media Center Edition 2005 and Niveus’ Summit Series platform,
Niveus’ proprietary Glacier Passive Cooling technology, active and passive cooling,
and patent-pending Niveus Convergence Panel, RS-232, integrated SD and MMC
flash card reader and RAID 5 Hard Drive Data Protection.
Additionally, Niveus announced its participation in the following programs: AMX’s
InConcert manufacturer partner program, Crestron’s Integration Partner program
and Exceptional Innovation’s Life|ware Ready program. The company will also
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