TDK Introduces 12x+/8x- Indi DVD Multiformat Burners, Delivering Industry-Leading Performance and Unmatched Customer Satisfaction

Business Wire, June 10, 2004

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GARDEN CITY, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 10, 2004

Internal and External Indi DVD Models Provide Versatile,

High-Speed Recording Solutions to Desktop and Notebook Users

TDK, a world leader in digital recording and playback solutions, is introducing two new Indi DVD Multiformat burners, elevating industry standards of performance, reliability and customer support. Available in internal and external configurations, the new Indi DVD Multiformat burners record DVD+R media at 12x speed and DVD-R media at 8x speed. Both drives record DVD+R/+RW, DVD-R/-RW and CD-R/RW discs, and offer the highest playback compatibility with home DVD players and computer drives.

Nick Ikeya, TDK Director, Hardware Product Management noted, "The new Indi DVD Multiformat burners signify TDK's ongoing commitment to providing customers with state-of-the-art drives that deliver unrivaled performance and reliability." He continued, "Easy setup, upgraded software suites, absolute data integrity and superior technical support are the hallmarks of the new Indi DVD Multiformat burners. The new models are the ideal DVD and CD recording solutions for notebook and desktop computer users."

Leading Performance, Leading Support

The 12x+/8x- Indi DVD Multiformat burners are the ultimate answer to customer demand for drives that deliver a combination of performance, reliability and features along with comprehensive technical support. Both models achieve the world's fastest recording speeds for all major formats, burning DVD+R media at 12x, DVD-R media at 8x and CD-R media at 48x. In addition, the drives are capable of recording 8x DVD+R media at 12x speed, making it easy for customers to experience high-speed recording perfection, regardless of the media that's on hand. Audio enthusiasts know that every TDK drive is designed for bit-perfect audio extraction; the new Indi DVD models pair that accuracy with blazing 48x CD ripping capabilities.

The sixth generation DVD burner from TDK, the internal Indi DVD Multiformat is a truly refined recording and playback device, ideally suited for desktop PC users. The external Indi DVD Multiformat burner features both FireWire/IEEE 1394 and USB 2.0 connectivity and provides plug-and-play installation, without the need to open the computer's case. The external model is perfectly suited for notebook computers, or it can be shared in a household or small office with multiple PCs.

The new Indi DVD drives make it quick and easy to archive data and complete multimedia projects. Users can store up to two hours of high-resolution DVD-quality footage (or up to four hours of better-than-VHS-quality footage) on a single 4.7GB DVD.

TDK's drive specification and testing standards are the industry's most rigorous, and result in burners that outperform the competition. Both new models are compatible with the widest range of recording media brands and speeds, providing customers with flexibility that simplifies the recording experience.

All drives include access to TDK's toll-free tech support hotline, staffed by knowledgeable representatives who work from a dedicated customer support center. Live Internet chat and extensive Web FAQs are also available.

Indi DVD drives include thorough, yet simple documentation that is continuously updated and frequently cited as the industry's best. Every Indi DVD drive is supplied with printed hardware/software manuals, and setup instructions. The internal Indi DVD Multiformat drive also includes a printed quick start poster and a helpful installation video.

Unmatched Ease Of Use and Unlimited Creative Possibilities

Both models feature Roxio Easy CD & DVD Creator(TM) 6.2, a comprehensive software suite. Not content to stop there, TDK also includes Roxio DVDMax(TM) and PhotoSuite(R) Lite, providing customers with a total productivity and creativity solution that surpasses many costly standalone software products. Within minutes of completing installation, customers can begin backing up important files and large amounts of data, or start ripping and recording MP3 and audio files. They can even create a DVD that incorporates digital images, video footage and background music - all on one disc. And thanks to Indi DVD's Multiformat compatibility, users are assured they can record discs that will play back on virtually any home DVD player, making it easy to share their productions with family and friends.

Indi DVD's powerful, yet easy to use DVD Builder(TM) video editing software puts users in the director's chair, and gives them the ability to turn creative ideas into Hollywood-style DVD videos. DVD Builder now includes a wizard that makes it simpler to select a project type and get started right away.