Toshiba launches HD-DVD writer for notebook PCs

Tuesday, 03 October 2006, 19:30 IST
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Bangalore: The Toshiba Storage Device Division (SDD) has reportedly unveiled the world's first HD-DVD writer for notebook PCs. The company says this HD-DVD writer, called the SD-L902A, can be used for integration into mobile PCs, enabling notebook PC users to write high-definition video content, while enjoying backward compatibility with all DVD and CD formats. SD-L902A integrates a blue-violet laser diode to read and write HD DVD-R discs, and supports high-density HD DVD-ROM discs, including high-definition movie and video images. The drive offers super multi-functionality, with high-performance read and write capabilities for all standard DVD and CD discs. The SD-L902A drive is the standard 12.7mm high, which means it can fit in the drive bay of most laptops. And as a result, it uses an optical pick-up head with a single objective lens. With this next-generation DVD technology, mobile PC users can easily work with content in high-definition, while continuing to enjoy DVD and CD material. In a statement, Maciek Brzeski, vice president - marketing, Toshiba SDD, said, "As high-definition digital media moves into the mainstream, consumers are adopting products that accommodate this improved image experience, from large-screen televisions to digital video camcorders and mobile PCs. Toshiba s new HD-DVD writer allows mobile PC manufacturers to integrate high-definition digital video editing capabilities into their products, giving consumers a complete high-definition experience for their original content." The company further says that it expects to ship samples of the drive by the end of this year, so that notebooks featuring the new drive may be rolled out by the middle of next year.
Source: IANS