fareastgizmos.com - 12/24/2008
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nu_ Blu-ray combo external.jpg NU EBC100 from Taiwan is the world first slim Blu-ray combo external drive with USB-powered and 8X DVD writer & 2X Blu-ray -ROM. Writing speeds of the NU EBC100 are 8X for DVD±R, 4X for DVD±RW, 2X for DVD±R DL, 5X for DVD-RAM, 8X for CD-R and 4X for CD-RW. Reading ...
gizmos.es - 12/28/2008
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gizmos.es —
Los taiwaneses de NU acaban de lanzar un
combo Blu-ray , que aparte de leer BD, DVD...
y CD’s y grabar los dos últimos, salta a la vista por su extrema delgadez y por lo fino de su diseño. Lo han llamado NU EBC100 . El aparato grabará DVD y CD a 8x , ...
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NU EBC100, combo Blu-ray externo
engadget.com - 12/20/2008
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engadget.com —
It sure took long enough to happen, but
one of HD DVD's biggest benefits has finally made...
it over to the Blu-ray side. Yep, we're talking about a Blu-ray / DVD hybrid disc, with a single-layer of Blu on one side and a standard DVD on the other. ...
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First Blu-ray Disc / DVD hybrid announced in Japan
ubergizmo.com - 12/20/2008
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ubergizmo.com —
Infinity from Japan has introduced the first production
video title in the world that features both Blu-ray...
and DVD on a single layer. A boxed set of the TV series Code Blue will see playable versions of both formats, courtesy of a permeable layer ...
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Blu-ray DVD Combo Disc Unveiled
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World’s First Slim Blu-ray Combo External Drive
TechFresh, Consumer Electronics Guide —
... The NU EBC100 is claimed as the first slim Blu-ray combo external drive in the world. The drive features a 8X DVD writer and a 2X Blu-ray ROM. You can easily install this Blu-ray drive. You just need to plug it to any USB 2.0 interface and you’re good to go. The NU EBC100 is smart enough to adjust the writing speed automatically to minimize disc error when using low quality media during high-speed recording. [FarEastGizmos] ...
NU EBC100 USB-Powered Blu-ray Combo Drive
Today Gadgets —
... at 4x, DVD±R DL @ 2x, DVD-RAM @ 5x, CD-R @ at 8x, and CD-RW @ 4x of writing speed. As for reading speed are 2X for BD-disc, 8X for DVD-ROM and 24X for CD-ROM. It’s doesn’t required any power adapter, just plug & play with available USB 2.0 port on your PC / laptop, then you’re ready to work. Moreover, the NU EBC100 also can automatically adjust the writing speed to minimize disc error when using low quality media during high-speed recording.
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NU Claims Slimmest External Blu-ray Player, The EBC100
GadgetReview —
... the World’s slimmest and lightest external Blu-ray player. It measures just 17.6mm thick and in addition to playing back hi-def discs it can also burn DVDs at 8x. No external power source is needed as it draws juice from USB, which makes it all the more portable.
Update: Amex Digital’s external Blu-ray player and DVD burner is just 16mm thick. No word on the weight, though.
[Fareastgizmos]
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