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Kano Intros Super-fast, Slim-k4xtreme 4x Dvd+Rw/-Rw Portable Drive For Macs And PCS
Plextor Dual-Format DVD+/-R/RW Burner Now Supports High Speed 12X DVD Recording
New Reporting Features Further Add to FileWave's Value
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Kano Intros Super-fast, Slim-k4xtreme 4x Dvd+Rw/-Rw Portable Drive For Macs And PCS
Kano Technologies introduced its SLIM-K4Xtreme multi-format, dual-interface DVD+/DVD- drive for PCs and Macs today. The portable drive is very fast and can burn a 4.7GB DVD disc in less than 15 minutes. Equipped with both FireWire and USB 2.0 connections, the new drive does not need a separate power supply. Bus power support allows it to be powered through a laptop FireWire port, and an included PS2 power cable allows USB 2.0 users to power the unit from a laptop.
“Our drive is the fastest burning slim dual-format DVD drive on the market today,” said Robert Young, Kano’s director of national sales. “In addition, it’s very small and requires no external power supply, which makes it extremely easy to carry and ideal for travel.”
The 8-in-1 SLIM-K4Xtreme measures just 5.5-inches x 6-inches x .75-inches, comes in a rugged all-metal silver chassis, and weighs only 14 ounces. The drive is compatible with DVD+RW/-RW, DVD+R/-R, CD-RW and CD-R media formats. It writes at 4x to DVD discs and at 16x to CD discs; and, it reads DVDs at 8x and CDs at 24x speeds.
The SLIM-K4Xtreme comes complete with cables, an external power adapter, Roxio Easy DVD Creator software (for PCs) and Roxio Toast 6 Lite (for Macs), and user guide. It is available now from PC Connection and MacConnection at an MSRP of $329.00.
For a complete list of Kano reseller partners and dealers, contact a Kano sales rep at 866-500-KANO (toll free) or 714-379-5520. For more information or a data sheet, visit the Kano Web site at:
http://www.kanotechnologies.com
Plextor Dual-Format DVD+/-R/RW Burner Now Supports High Speed 12X DVD Recording
Plextor Corp., a leading developer and manufacturer of high-performance digital media equipment, today announced the new PX-712A DVD+/-R/RW drive with support for high-speed 12X DVD+R and 8X DVD-R recording. The internal drive features an ATA/ATAPI-5 (EIDE) interface for broad based PC-compatibility.
With the PX-712A, users have the ability to create, edit, and share customized DVDs and CDs faster than ever before. The new Plextor drive also helps remove the risk of purchasing a DVD/CD burner that does not comply with future DVD recording standards and it gives customers greater flexibility in choosing which DVD recordable media they use today.
The PX-712A supports 12X DVD+R and 8X DVD-R Writing; 4X DVD+RW and 4X DVD-RW Rewriting; and 16X max DVD-Reading. The DVD/CD burner also boasts high-speed 48X CD-R Writing, 24X CD-RW Rewriting, and 48X max CD-Reading. The drive includes a bundle of premium Microsoft Windows-compatible software from Roxio, including Roxio(R) Easy CD & DVD Creator 6 -- DVD Edition, and Roxio PhotoSuite(R) 5 SE.
"The PX-712A extends Plextor's family of award-winning dual-format DVD drives into the high-speed realm of 12X recording," said Howard Wing, vice president of sales and marketing for Plextor. "It offers the enhanced set of recording tools of our PlexWriter Premium CD-R/RW drive family, including GigaRec, SecuRec, Q-Check, Silent Mode, and VariRec. PlexWriter Premium drive users who require user-controllable recording tools now can easily migrate to dual-format DVD recording with the new PX-712A drive and PlexTools Professional software."
Plextor PX-712A DVD+/-R/RW Drive
The Plextor PX-712A is a highly versatile DVD/CD burner specifically designed to deliver high-quality recording performance. All Plextor DVD/CD drives are designed for easy installation with Microsoft(R) Windows(R)-based personal computer systems and Apple Computer's Power Macintosh desktop line. The PX-712A features an ATA/ATAPI-5 (EIDE) interface, support for horizontal or vertical drive bay orientation, and Plug & Play compatibility with Microsoft Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP operating systems and Apple Computer's Macintosh OS 9.2 or later. The PX-712A has an 8MB buffer and features Buffer Underrun Proof Technology to prevent buffer underrun errors and allow multi-tasking.
Lossless Linking/Zero Link technology enables users to perform basic editing tasks directly on the DVD disc, so there is no need to reload DVD content back to a PC to make minor changes, and no need to re-burn an entire DVD after making small edits.
The PX-712A also includes PlexTools(R) Professional software to enable a unique combination of user-controllable CD recording and CD/DVD media test features, including:
-- GigaRec allows high capacity storage up to 1GB on a 700MB CD disc.
-- SecuRec offers password protection for CD discs.
-- Q-Check for CD media checks and graphs the results of written disc quality -- C1/C2 errors, track and focus errors, and beta/jitter errors.
-- Q-Check for DVD media checks and graphs the results of written disc quality including PI/PO.
-- Silent Mode enables users to vary tray load/unload speed, spin up/down speed and write/read speeds.
-- PoweRec allows for superior quality and stable recording at maximum speed.
-- VariRec allows adjustment of the laser power to produce the highest quality audio recording possible.
Plextor Software Bundle for Windows: Roxio Easy CD & DVD Creator 6 -- DVD Edition and Roxio PhotoSuite 5 SE
Plextor's bundled software package offers ease-of-use and extensive functionality for Windows platforms. The PlexWriter PX-712A ships with Easy CD & DVD Creator 6 DVD Edition, Roxio's number-one selling DVD/CD-recording software, providing users the ability to create movie DVDs, data DVDs, music CDs, photo slide shows synchronized with music, data CDs, and backup copies of personal discs.
Roxio's Easy CD & DVD Creator package includes: DVD Builder for making DVD movies or Video CDs with professional transitions and animated menus for play on home players; Drag-to-Disc for dragging and dropping files to DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-R and CD-RW media; Disc Creator Classic for DVD and CD pre-mastering and the creation of enhanced and mixed-mode DVDs and CDs; Disc Copier for one-button DVD and CD copying; Audio Central for copying, sorting, managing, editing, playing, and burning music and audio tracks; Label Creator for printing personalized disc labels.
Roxio PhotoSuite 5 SE allows users to capture, organize, edit and share digital photos. It includes simple electronic albums and a combination of automated and advanced photo-editing tools. Users can also print their photos, share them online or quickly e-mail them without leaving the program.
The PlexWriter PX-712A drive also includes a 30-day trial version of Dantz Retrospect data backup software. Built on patented technologies, the Dantz Retrospect family of backup products has earned numerous awards for protecting vital information on file servers, business-critical application servers, desktops and notebooks.
For Macintosh users, Plextor recommends Roxio's Toast 6 Titanium (OSX) or Toast 5 Titanium (OS 9.2 or later).
The Plextor PX-712A DVD+/-R/RW drive is scheduled for shipment to distributors and resellers in North and South America in late April 2004. The PX-712A drive has a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $209.00 USD. All retail packages include unlimited toll-free technical support and one-year full warranty.
New Reporting Features Further Add to FileWave's Value
FileWave, a leading provider of MacOS X systems management software, today announced significant updates to its flagship software suite FileWave X 1.6. The new version allows businesses of all sizes to distribute MacOS X software easily and rapidly across their distributed networks.
The administrator defines a model configuration only once at a centralized location, and is then able to deploy the configured software to all relevant client computers. FileWave's network-based software administration tools, including configuration and monitoring, are transparent to the end user. With FileWave X 1.6, the reporting features are greatly enhanced.
"Once software is deployed with FileWave, the administrators want an report on the status of the delivery. With FileWave X 1.6, they now have that ability," said Ben Forsyth at FileWave. "The new reporting feature further increases the value and savings companies receive using FileWave. The new enhanced reporting features give administrators the ability to prove deployments are successful with a click of a button."
The software management tool FileWave X is made up of three modules: FileWave XServer, XAdmin, and XClient. FileWave X 1.6 offers an unsurpassed ease of use for IT managers and guarantees an extremely high speed of deployment when distributing software throughout a network. FileWave XServer centrally stores all data relevant to end users, while FileWave XClient is installed on the end-user system -- thus allowing the administrator to distribute new software and updates from a centralized location at any time.
All enhanced modules supplied by FileWave have been certified for Apple's XServe hardware and also support Apple's AirPort technology for mobile work.
FileWave(USA), Inc. is currently offering FileWave X 1.6 free of-charge to qualified academic customers that sign up for a two-year support contract. Additional details and a request form are available on FileWave's Web site at http://www.filewave.com
SnapMail Goes Cross-platform
Glass Bead Software announces the release of a Windows compatible version of SnapMail, its beloved in-house messaging system. "SnapMail's legendary ease-of-use and 'administration-free', messaging is now available to cross-platform networks. Transfering files between Macs & PCs has never been easier," said Eric Harris-Braun, co-founder and Chief Technology Officer at Glass Bead Software.
Glass Bead's secure messaging and file transfer software, SnapMail, runs on Windows 98, 2000 and XP as well as on Apple's Macintosh OS X, and OS 8.6-9. For about $25 per user, SnapMail provides comprehensive, private & secure messaging. Educational and non-profit pricing is available. A fully functional demo version and detailed information is available at http://www.glassbead.com
SnapMail is the cross-platform private messaging and file transfer utility for your office. Instantly send messages, files, reminders, and alerts on your network. Unlike instant messaging, SnapMail uses peer-to-peer technology and does not rely on Internet servers to send mail within your local network. This makes SnapMail a very fast in-house messaging system that complements your Internet email. All of your messaging can be conducted without fear of accidentally sending mail out of your company. With SnapMail there is no spam and no non-company e-mailing. You can be sure that everything in SnapMail is company business. SnapMail also connects remote offices securely across the Internet, creating a "virtual LAN".
SnapMail is plug and play software. It installs in a minute and is immediately usable. SnapMail configures itself and finds other users on the network without system administration.
SnapMail's features allow you to:
- Seamlessly send files between Macintosh and Windows computers.
- In addition to regular mail messages, send "Snaps" that notify the recipient with an alert pop-up. Respond directly to Snaps with a single mouse click using preconfigured "SnapBacks" (e.g. Take a message for me).
- Send reminder messages to yourself or others that will arrive at some future time.
- Activate an auto-reply message when you are busy or out of the office
- Create templates for text or forms that you send often, including their intended recipients. Identify these templates with color icons that give your mail a personal touch.
- Receive return receipts when your mail is read
- Send attachments with your mail (including folders)
- Manage your mail with folders and full search capability
- Proofread your messages using a while-you-type built-in spell checker and spelling suggestions
- Create groups, so you can send mail to a number of people with one easy selection
- Choose how you will be notified of mail delivery with sounds, icons, and alert boxes
For more information, visit:
http://www.glassbead.com
Charles W. Moore
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