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I-O Data update its slim External Blu-Ray burner and introduces the BRP-U6

Introduced for the first time almost a year ago under the BRP-US6, I-O Data ultra slim and light (330g) External Blu-Ray burner as been upgraded to now support BD-RE discs. The BRP-U6 is now capable to burn both single layer BD-R and R[...]
I-O Data update its slim External Blu-Ray burner and introduces the BRP-U6
I-O Data update its slim External Blu-Ray burner and introduces the BRP-U6

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I-O Data Portable 6x Blu-Ray burner will finally soon be available!

Early December 2009, I-O Data announced the BRP-US6, a 6x capable BD-R single layer external burner (4x dual Layer) and was supposed launch this beast a couple of weeks later in Japan, however for some reasons unknown to us, I-O Data p[...]
I-O Data Portable 6x Blu-Ray burner will finally soon be available!
I-O Data Portable 6x Blu-Ray burner will finally soon be available!

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Toshiba adds 2-entry level DVD and VHS recorder to its line-up in Japan

Here you are the D-W255K, a DVD VHS recorder combo with 250GB of internal HDD including as well a digital TV Tuner for HD Recording, DLNA with USB HDD Network, SKYPerfectTV support and sold at around 60 000 Yen. If you are just interes[...]
Toshiba adds 2-entry level DVD and VHS recorder to its line-up in Japan
Toshiba adds 2-entry level DVD and VHS recorder to its line-up in JapanToshiba adds 2-entry level DVD and VHS recorder to its line-up in JapanToshiba adds 2-entry level DVD and VHS recorder to its line-up in Japan

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Sony introduces 4 new Bravia Blu-Ray recorders in Japan

In prevision of the up-coming 2010 FIFA World Cup (Can I just underline that I hate soccer?) Sony just unleashes upon us 4 new Digital Blu-Ray recoder with the BDZ-RX105 (2 Digital TV Tuner and 1TB of internal HDD), the BDZ-RX55 (2 Dig[...]
Sony introduces 4 new Bravia Blu-Ray recorders in Japan
Sony introduces 4 new Bravia Blu-Ray recorders in JapanSony introduces 4 new Bravia Blu-Ray recorders in JapanSony introduces 4 new Bravia Blu-Ray recorders in JapanSony introduces 4 new Bravia Blu-Ray recorders in JapanSony introduces 4 new Bravia Blu-Ray recorders in Japan

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I-O Data’s new ultra Slim External Blu-Ray burner is just so cute

I am seriously considering to get one of I-O Data’s latest USB 2.0 ultra-slim Blu-Ray burner because our baby is not only capable to burning BD-R (1 layer) disc at 6x and 4x for Two layers one, but it is also an extremely well de[...]
I-O Data’s new ultra Slim External Blu-Ray burner is just so cute

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Sony Optiarc’s New External DVD Recorder

Sony’s new DRX-S70U-W is a nicely designed 8x DVD recorder supporting both DVD DL and DVD RAM, and made to be used with many devices including Netbooks… I really like its design. SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 29, 2009 – Sony Optiarc America [...]
Sony Optiarc’s New External DVD Recorder
Sony Optiarc’s New External DVD Recorder

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Panasonic Releases Two New DVD and HDD Recorders in Japan

Here ‘s the DMR-XP200 and XE100, Panasonic’s latest DVD and HDD recorders. Both feature similar specs and design, but the XE100 only has 320GB of HDD and one digital TV tuner. Its big brother, the XP200, has 500GB of HDD, digital[...]
Panasonic Releases Two New DVD and HDD Recorders in Japan
Panasonic Releases Two New DVD and HDD Recorders in JapanPanasonic Releases Two New DVD and HDD Recorders in JapanPanasonic Releases Two New DVD and HDD Recorders in Japan

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Mitsubishi Electric Release Five New HD TVs in Japan with Two BRs and HDD Combos

This morning Mitsubishi Electric gathered the Japanese press to announce the launch of five new HD TVs: MZW300 Series. Available in 52”, 46” and 40” these LCD TVs are obviously Full HD, but also feature some major improvements when to [...]
Mitsubishi Electric Release Five New HD TVs in Japan with Two BRs and HDD Combos
Mitsubishi Electric Release Five New HD TVs in Japan with Two BRs and HDD CombosMitsubishi Electric Release Five New HD TVs in Japan with Two BRs and HDD CombosMitsubishi Electric Release Five New HD TVs in Japan with Two BRs and HDD CombosMitsubishi Electric Release Five New HD TVs in Japan with Two BRs and HDD CombosMitsubishi Electric Release Five New HD TVs in Japan with Two BRs and HDD Combos

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Sharp Unveils Thirteen New LCD TVs with Blu-ray Recorders

Available in both Full HD (1920 x 1080) from 40″ to 52” and in HD Ready (1366 x 769) in 26″ and 32”, here are the latest DX2 Series LCD TVs from Sharp with an embedded Blu-ray recorder… Yep… That’s pretty much it.
Sharp Unveils Thirteen New LCD TVs with Blu-ray Recorders
Sharp Unveils Thirteen New LCD TVs with Blu-ray RecordersSharp Unveils Thirteen New LCD TVs with Blu-ray Recorders

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Toshiba’s New Set of HDD and DVD DVRs… Fancy a 2TB Storage for Your Video?

This morning Toshiba introduced three new DVRs with the RD-X9 (2TB, 12bit/297MHz Video DAC), the RD-S1004K (1TB, 12bit/148MHz Video DAC) and the RD-S304K (320GB, 12bit/148MHz Video DAC). They burn both DVD and DVD-RAM, and store video [...]
Toshiba’s New Set of HDD and DVD DVRs… Fancy a 2TB Storage for Your Video?
Toshiba’s New Set of HDD and DVD DVRs… Fancy a 2TB Storage for Your Video?Toshiba’s New Set of HDD and DVD DVRs… Fancy a 2TB Storage for Your Video?Toshiba’s New Set of HDD and DVD DVRs… Fancy a 2TB Storage for Your Video?Toshiba’s New Set of HDD and DVD DVRs… Fancy a 2TB Storage for Your Video?Toshiba’s New Set of HDD and DVD DVRs… Fancy a 2TB Storage for Your Video?

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Toshiba’s Always One Step Behind! Behold Their New D-VR8K VHS and DVD Recorder!

It’s great honor that Toshiba Japan announced their next killer, the D-VR8K, a shiny new VHS and DVD recorder featuring only an analog tuner… My my… what’s next Toshiba? A Betmax tape recorder combo? Some will argue that this VHS[...]
Toshiba’s Always One Step Behind!  Behold Their New D-VR8K VHS and DVD Recorder!

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Sony New DVDirect, Backup Your HD Video on the Go

Or at least without PC… I’m not sure if Sony will sell a lot of these, but I like the idea that people who have no clue how to use a PC/MAC to save and make watchable HD DVDs (AVCHD 5.1) as simple as pluging a DVD writer to your [...]
Sony New DVDirect, Backup Your HD Video on the Go
Sony New DVDirect, Backup Your HD Video on the Go

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Amex Digital New 4x External Slim Blu-Ray Recorder for Mac

Amex Digital announced their new BDR-S1 / BDR-T28 4X_Blu-ray recorder, a 4x Blu-Ray disc recorder USB powered made to please any Mac user who disagrees with Apple’s policy regarding optional BR drives in their Notebook line-up. A[...]
Amex Digital New 4x External Slim Blu-Ray Recorder for Mac

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Toshiba Releases Two New HDD and DVD Recorders in Japan

With the 1TB RD-E1004K and the 320GB RD-304K HDD and DVD recorders in Japan Toshiba is trying hard to forget their lack of Blu-ray support with attractive prices. Both record HD video in Blu-ray, standard (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264). The 1TB ve[...]
Toshiba Releases Two New HDD and DVD Recorders in Japan
Toshiba Releases Two New HDD and DVD Recorders in JapanToshiba Releases Two New HDD and DVD Recorders in Japan

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Sharp’s New AQUOS DX, World’s First 20” LCD TV with Blu-ray Recorder

Here’s Sharp’s AQUOS DX TV, the world’s first 20” LCD TV (available in either black and white) with an average HD Ready resolution of 1366×768, digital TV tuner and a Blu-ray & DVD embedded recorder. It has [...]
Sharp’s New AQUOS DX, World’s First 20” LCD TV with Blu-ray Recorder
Sharp’s New AQUOS DX, World’s First 20” LCD TV with Blu-ray RecorderSharp’s New AQUOS DX, World’s First 20” LCD TV with Blu-ray Recorder

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Buffalo Introduces Their Latest DVD Multi with HD Up-scaling

Here’s the DVSM-U24FBS series from Buffalo, a DVD SuperMulti that records up to 24x DVD±Rs and offers basic up-scaling of any VIDEO DVD in 1080/60p (A Core 2 Duo 1.5GHz or Turion64x2 at 1.8GHz minimum is necessary). It will be re[...]
Buffalo Introduces Their Latest DVD Multi with HD Up-scaling
Buffalo Introduces Their Latest DVD Multi with HD Up-scalingBuffalo Introduces Their Latest DVD Multi with HD Up-scaling

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Two New Bravia DVD Recorders for Europe

Here’s more Sony related news! Being released in Europe are two new Bravia DVD video recorders, the RDH-HDX1095 featuring a 500GB internal HDD, and the RDH-HX1080. Both our recorders feature X-Pict Story for creating enhanced sli[...]
Two New Bravia DVD Recorders for Europe
Two New Bravia DVD Recorders for EuropeTwo New Bravia DVD Recorders for EuropeTwo New Bravia DVD Recorders for Europe

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Everio GZ-MG330, the latest compact HDD camera from JVC

With a size of only 54x113x68mm and only 315g, here you are the Everio GZ-MG330, the latest video camera from JVC with 30GB of internal memory (MicroDrive). Available in Japan for 70000 yen (436 EUR), this new camera will also use SD o[...]
Everio GZ-MG330, the latest compact HDD camera from JVC
Everio GZ-MG330, the latest compact HDD camera from JVCEverio GZ-MG330, the latest compact HDD camera from JVCEverio GZ-MG330, the latest compact HDD camera from JVCEverio GZ-MG330, the latest compact HDD camera from JVCEverio GZ-MG330, the latest compact HDD camera from JVC

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New DVD burner by Panasonic

The VW-BN1 is Panasonic’s latest DVD burning solution. It is external, independent (no need for a PC), and can save the content of your Panasonic HDC-SD5 (or SD7) camera recorder on a 12cm disc simply by plugging it in (USB), and[...]
New DVD burner by Panasonic

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DVD, HDD, VHS; finally, an affordable all-in-one.

DXAntenna, a Japanese company will sell for merely 435 EUR, an all-in-one (3 in 1) Media recorder, the DVHR-D250 with 250GB of HDD, VHS, and DVD player recorder. Our little wonder also features a digital tuner, and a 1.3 HDMI port, as [...]
DVD, HDD, VHS; finally, an affordable all-in-one.

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DW-100, the Autonomous DVD Recorder from Canon

While owning a video camera is a great thing, most people struggle to back their “memories” (video) on DVDs… Autonomous DVD recorders, which allow you to record your video from your camera to a DVD are not new, but the DW-1[...]
DW-100, the Autonomous DVD Recorder from Canon

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Samsung SE-S204S DVD burner, create video on the fly

Samsung launched in Korea and also in the USA the SE-S204S, an external DVD recorder which can work with or without a PC. Just plug your video camera into it, press record, and “Voila”, you are burning your movies without the need of a[...]
Samsung SE-S204S DVD burner, create video on the fly
Samsung SE-S204S DVD burner, create video on the flySamsung SE-S204S DVD burner, create video on the fly

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