Toshiba send us a press release
today in which they announce two new dual format DVD recorders, a
desktop drive and a slime line drive intended for use with a notebook. The
desktop drive, the SD-R5272, supports 8x recording speeds for both DVD-R and
DVD+R discs while the notebook drive, the SD-R6372, supports 4x recording
for both DVD-R and DVD+R discs:
 "Consumers are accessing and creating more data, video
and music files than ever before, and expect their systems to support all
formats available today," said Maciek Brzeski, vice president of marketing
at Toshiba SDD. "Toshiba's new recordable drives enable desktop and
mobile PC users to create DVDs and CDs without concern over media types,
by providing support for both DVD technology formats in a single
drive."
Weighing only 0.2 kg, Toshiba's slim DVD recordable drive
supports 4x DVD burning speeds for both recording formats. Designed to
help OEMs build lighter and more functional notebook computers, the
SD-R6372 delivers increased performance in a mobile package - allowing
users to watch DVD movies, listen to or access CD content, and burn
music/video/data to a disc while on the go.
Offering outstanding
performance in a desktop drive, Toshiba's SD-R5272 supports 8x DVD
recording and 4x re-write speeds for both formats, in addition to 32x CD
recording. Available as an upgrade kit, Toshiba's SD-R5272 offers a
convenient and affordable way to enhance current desktop systems with
DVD/CD recording and playback functionality. The kit includes the
award-winning Nero DVD/CD burning software suite and all of the tools
needed for easy and quick
installation.
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According to the press release the Toshiba
SD-R5272 desktop drive is available now on shoptoshiba.com for US$ 149. The
SD-R6372 slim-line drives are currently shipping to OEM customers. If you want
to discuss these new optical drives then feel free to use our Recording Hardware Forum.
Source: Toshiba
