Posted February 28, 2006 
Comments(0) According to Red Herring, Sony plans to release the first batch of high-definition movies on its Blu-ray format in retail stores on May 23, meaning the rival HD-DVD format will have a head start of about two months when it launches in late March.
Posted February 27, 2006 Comments(0) There seems to new version of ConvertXtoDVD (X2D) to be released soon, as an unofficial download URL at the VSO’s web server has leaked into the public. The new version is v2.08, but unfortunately we do not have information on what has been changed as this version is yet to be released officially.
Posted February 27, 2006 Comments(0) The RW PPI (Re-Writable Products Promotion Initiative) is carrying out its M8 test plan to facilitate volume production of 8x DVD-R DL discs and the corresponding burners/recorders. Volume production of both 8x DVD-R DL discs and devices should begin in the second half of the year.
Posted February 23, 2006 Comments(0) A new version of ImgBurn has been release with a massive changelog. A dozen of bug fixes, along with a huge number of small feature improvements. In case you did not know, ImgBurn is the successor of DVD Decrypter but due to legal issues without the actual DVD ripping engine. Even so, ImgBurn is a most useful and free tool for recording your CD/DVD images.
Posted February 22, 2006 Comments(0) Miflop may not be one of the best known media brands out there, but indeed they are distributing products based on genuine Taiyo Yuden media. The CDT-ZOne have once again busy testing this media, and a few days ago they came out with a thorough review. Based on their results the Miflop is a high quality A-grade Taiyo Yuden media.
Posted February 22, 2006 Comments(0) Ritek and CMC Magnetics respectively maintained the first and second largest share of global shipment volume for DVD+R/-R discs during the fourth quarter of 2005, according to DigiTimes.
Posted February 21, 2006 Comments(0) Sony’s launch of its next-generation PlayStation 3 video game console could be delayed if industry specifications for some of its technology are not finalised soon, although it is still aiming for a spring launch, it said on Monday.
Posted February 21, 2006 Comments(0) Since today we are blocking a number so called ‘download manager’ and ‘web accelerator’ software from accessing the BitBurners.com. This is due to the recent incidents of such software causing excess server load and bandwidth consumption.
Posted February 20, 2006 Comments(0) According to heisse online, Manufacturers of drives for HD DVD and Blu-ray discs aim to stick to their launch date in March even though the AACS copy protection is incomplete. The first devices will have an interim license (which allow the drives to be upgraded with the necessary AACS keys before the specification is finished). Up to now, Warner, Paramount and Universal have announced that they will be releasing HD-DVD movies in the US starting on March 28th.
Posted February 19, 2006 Comments(0) Plextor recently announced its PX-760A 18x DVD burner, Lite-On IT stated it also plans to volume produce 18x DVD burners in the third quarter of this year, according to DigiTimes. Sources indicated that companies such as Sony and Pioneer may also launch 18x DVD burners.
