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Sony Electronics Inc., www.sony.com/prodata
Price:
$3,299 list Pros:
Blue-laser rewriter can store 23GB on a single disc. Inexpensive rewriteable and write-once media now shipping. Good throughput.
Cons:
Pricier than many magneto-optical drives. Intended only for data (not video) applications.
Bottom Line:
This first Sony blue-laser drive is pricey, but it provides a solid growth path for data-heavy users who are currently using tape or 9GB magneto-optical drives.
Review
If you still havent forgiven the DVD industry for subjecting us to its endless format wars, you may want to stop reading now. After years of anticipation...click here for full review
Sony Electronics Inc., www.sony.com/prodata
Price:
$3,299 list Pros:
Blue-laser rewriter can store 23GB on a single disc. Inexpensive rewriteable and write-once media now shipping. Good throughput.
Cons:
Pricier than many magneto-optical drives. Intended only for data (not video) applications.
Bottom Line:
This first Sony blue-laser drive is pricey, but it provides a solid growth path for data-heavy users who are currently using tape or 9GB magneto-optical drives.
Review
If you still havent forgiven the DVD industry for subjecting us to its endless format wars, you may want to stop reading now. After years of anticipation...
