Released by LaCie:
LaCie Debuts Ultra-Thin Dual DVD±RW Drives Specially Created by Porsche Design GmbH
London, (January, 2004) – LaCie, a leading producer of storage devices, will begin shipping in January a new lightweight, ultra-portable DVD±RW drive designed by the talented team at Porsche Design GmbH. This all-in-one drive combines four DVD formats in a slender, hand-held device, affording customers the benefits of DVD recording while on the go. LaCie’s first mobile device to combine DVD-RW and DVD+RW technologies, this drive comes equipped with FireWire® or USB 2.0 interface for easy connection to any PC or Macintosh.
Featuring a slim, travel-sized body, the LaCie USB 2.0 Slim DVD±RW Drive is ideal for use with notebook PCs, and for a variety of applications including backing up files on the road, sharing information with clients, or transferring data from home to the office. The included software package also allows customers to create and view personal DVD-Video discs.
The LaCie FireWire Slim DVD±RW Drive comes complete with a comprehensive software suite that includes CaptyDVD for Mac for creating professional-quality, interactive video DVDs. Using the power provided by the FireWire bus, this drive can operate without an AC adapter, providing further mobility when travel is required.
Also available is the LaCie Slim Combo CD-RW Drive with fast USB 2.0 connection. With 24x write speed, this drive lets you record a full disc in a little more than three minutes, and is capable of reading standard DVD-ROM discs. This drive also comes with an MPEG-2 decoder for viewing DVD-Video discs.
Availability
The LaCie Slim DVD±RW Drive is available at prices starting at £219 excl VAT. Drives are scheduled to begin shipping in January, 2004. A software suite will ship with the USB 2.0 LaCie Slim DVD±RW Drive that includes Sonic™ MyDVD Video Suite, ArcSoft ShowBiz®, InterVideo WinDVD, and Roxio Easy CD Creator Basic. A software suite will ship with the FireWire Slim DVD±RW Drive that includes CaptyDVD, and Roxio Easy CD Creator Basic and Toast Lite for Mac.
Package contents
LaCie Slim DVD±RW Drive
Hi-speed USB 2.0 certified cable or FireWire 6-to-6 pin cable
Power supply
USB power sharing cable (LaCie Slim DVD±RW Drive USB 2.0 only)
LaCie DVD Utilities CD-ROM with User’s Manual
Blank LaCie DVD-R media (1)
LaCie Slim Combo CD-RW Drive
Hi-speed USB 2.0 mini certified cable
External power supply
USB power sharing cable (LaCie Slim DVD±RW Drive USB 2.0 only)
LaCie DVD Utilities CD-ROM with User’s Manual
Blank LaCie DVD-R media (1)
Pricing (excl VAT)
LaCie Slim DVD±RW Drive USB 2.0 £219
LaCie Slim DVD±RW Drive FireWire £249
LaCie Slim Combo CD-RW Drive £99
About Porsche Design GmbH
The agency is known for creating striking designs for objects as various as motorcycles, cameras, lamps, sunglasses, furniture, street lighting and tramways. Porsche Design evokes a style based on purity, simplicity and elegance, the subtle balance of function and form.
About LaCie
Established in the United States, Europe and Japan, LaCie is the world’s leading producer of PC and Macintosh compatible storage peripherals. Through a specialized sales dealer network, LaCie offers innovative solutions for creative professionals in multimedia applications (graphics, audio, video, web design and digital photography).
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