Overbyte used our newssubmit to tell us that in response to customer inquiries, HP is initiating a program for current owners of the HP DVD Writer dvd100i.
We reported before about this drive that was marketed to support DVD+R, but HP has announced the drive will never support the format:
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In response to customer inquiries, HP is initiating a program for current owners of the HP DVD Writer dvd100i.
NOTE: The HP dvd100i offers write-support for CD-R, CD-RW, and DVD+RW media only. Write-support for DVD+R media is neither planned nor technically feasible for the HP dvd100i model.
What is included in the HP dvd100i Trade-In Program:
DVD Writer drive with DVD + R write capability.
NOTE: The replacement HP DVD Writer will have a lighter faceplate color than the HP dvd100i faceplate integrated into Pavilion computers.
A software upgrade including ArcSoft ShowBiz video editing software, new versions of MyDVD from Sonic, HP DLA by Veritas, HP RecordNow by Veritas, and Power DVD by Cyberlink (new software valued at $179 US) One blank DVD+R disc A full, one-year limited warranty $99 US dollar payment required (Exact payments will be specified by region)
The HP DVD100i Trade-In Process:
The HP dvd100i Trade-In program is available in the following areas below. Select the appropriate region for specifics on the HP dvd100i Trade-In program in the area:
United States - Available May 1st - June 30th
Canada - Available May 1st - June 30th
Europe - Will be available. Planning stage
Asia Pacific - Will be available. Details to be posted soon.
More information can be found at HP's page here. As you see consumer pressure can force large companies to actions like this !
Source: Hp.com
