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Sony Gears Up for DVD+RW Launch; Internal 3.0GB Drive to Usher in the Next Generation of Removable Storage

Business Wire, May 24, 1999

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 24, 1999--

Sony today announced plans to introduce an internal 3.0GB DVD RW drive. The model DRX101S/C is expected to deliver new levels of performance, capacity and versatility for a variety of storage needs and applications, such as backup and archive, multimedia presentations, web storage, and home video. DVD RW is backed by the industry leaders in CD-ReWritable technology, the worldwide standard for interchange.

"The Sony DVD RW drive is the ultimate all-in-one storage device," said Bob DeMoulin, marketing manager of value added products for Sony Electronics' Component Company. "It's like having a second hard drive and backup device that can also playback DVD movies, read CD-ROMs and play audio CDs."

The model DRX101S/C supports 1~1.25X DVD recording (1.4~1.7 MB/sec), 1X~2.5X DVD read speed (1.4~3.5MB/sec), 24X (max.) CD-ROM playback (3.6 MB/sec), and incor software for easy drive-letter access to 3.0GB of storage capacity, a SCSI interface card, and other useful software applications and utilities.

"A DVD RW disc looks and acts just like a typical CD, making it very familiar for enduSony storage products are backed by all-hours, toll-free technical support and a limited one-year warranty.

Sony Electronics Inc. Background: Based in San Jose, the Value Added Products Division of Sony Electronics' Computer Components and Peripherals Group markets storage solutions through commercial distribution, industrial distribution, retail and reseller channels.

For additional information about Sony storage products, call (800) 352-7669 or visit Sony's World Wide Web site at http://www.sony.com/storagebysony.>

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