Formac Intros Dual-layer 16X DVD Burner
November 18, 2004
Berkeley, CA - Formac Electronic announced its next generation DVD burner, Devideon 16x DL, with the latest DVD/CD combination drive with speeds of up to 16X for DVD-R and DVD+R media.
The Devideon 16x DL also takes advantage of a new dual-layer technology, allowing Macintosh users to store up to 8.5GB of data or video on one single media (dual Layer technology requires special DVD media and OS 10.2.3 or later). Bundled with Formac's proprietary DVD authoring software the new Devideon 16x DL provides a complete and easy-to-use solution to create professional looking DVDs. The FireWire drive is compatible with Macintosh running OS X.
Formac's Devideon 16x DL supports multiple formats, including DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW and CD-R/RW. Burning speeds are 16x/4x/12x (Write/Rewrite/Read) for both DVD formats, and 4X for the second layer (DVD+R). This translates into approximately 6 minutes for burning a full 4.7 GB DVD, and approximately 25 minutes for a dual-layer DVD. CD-R/RW reading and burning times are at 32x/24x/40x (Write/Rewrite/Read).
To ensure optimum recording performance the Devideon 16x DL incorporates a special control system, allowing precise recording even if the surface of the disc is warped or slightly irregular. Additionally, the drive's operating noise has been reduced up to 75 percent compared to previous models, making playback practically silent.
Like its predecessor, the Devideon comes bundled with Formac's proprietary DVD authoring software. Version 2.6.3 supports the maximum burning speeds of the new drive and provides popular features like chaptering and the creation of menus. The intuitive interface allows users to get started with burning professional looking DVDs in just minutes. The authoring software allows encoding of video with up to 9.8 Mbit/s, and supports the DVD as well as Super Video CD format.
Formac's Devideon 16x DL line is available for an estimated retail price of U.S. $199.
For more information, visit
www.formac.us
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