Re-Writable HD DVD Drive is designed for notebook PCs.
Press Release Summary:
Measuring 128.0 x 126.0 x 12.7 mm, SD-L912A provides notebook PCs with combination of HD visual quality content and re-writable HD DVD media flexibility. Unit connects via ATAPI and adds 170 g (typ) to overall weight. Suited for backing up large volumes of HD content, SD-L912A offers write speeds from 1x-2x depending on HD DVD media, 2x-16x depending on DVD media, and 4x-10x depending on CD media. Read rates are 1x-2.4x (HD DVD), 8x (DVD), and 24x (CD).
Original Press Release:
Toshiba Unveils First HD DVD Re-Writable Drive for Notebook PCs
Combines the Visual Brilliance of HD DVD with the Flexibility of Re-Recordable Media
Germany, 4 June 2007 - Toshiba Storage Device Division Europe today announced the world's first slim re-writable HD DVD drive for notebook PCs. With the new SD-L912A drive, Toshiba is offering consumer and business notebook PC users access to affordable next-generation HD DVD quality entertainment that delivers the full visual brilliance of high-definition content with the flexibility of re-writable HD DVD media.
For business users, the new re-writable drive can be utilised to back up large volumes of data-rich high -definition content from a PC hard drive. Single and double layer HD DVD discs are already available and offer capacities of 15GB and 30GB respectively. Triple layer HD DVD ROM discs that will offer capacities up to 51GB are currently in development and will be available in late 2007.
For consumers, the SD-912A is the perfect solution for capturing and recording the increasingly available high-definition content from leading broadcasters across the world. According to leading broadcast analyst Screen Digest, by 2010 there will be approximately 100 HD channels available in Europe and more than 11 million households accessing HD quality content(1). In addition, because HD DVD and current DVD discs share the same physical structure, the drive will support read and write functionality to HD DVD-R discs and high-performance, high-speed read and write to all flavors of standard DVD and CD discs.
"Our new drive delivers the perfect combination of high capacity storage, outstanding audio and visual playback and the complete flexibility of the re-writable format," explained Martin Larsson, General Manager, Toshiba Europe Storage Device Division. "Notebook users will soon be able to enjoy a truly rich and compelling high-definition video playback experience."
Toshiba will feature the new drive at the Toshiba Digital Media Network Taiwan Corporation booth (booth: B1234) at Computex 2007, which will be held in Taipei, Taiwan from 5-9 June.
Pricing and availability
Customer sampling of the SD-L912A is expected to take place. Notebook PCs incorporating the new drive are expected.
Main specifications
Model name: SD-L912A
Read/Write Speed
Write
HD DVD-R SL*: 2x; HD DVD-R DL*: 1x
HD DVD-RW SL*: 1x; HD DVD-RW DL*: 1x
DVD-RAM: Max. 3x; DVD-R SL*: Max. 4x
DVD-R DL*: Max. 2x; DVD-RW: Max. 4x
DVD+R SL*: Max. 4x; DVD+R DL*: Max. 2.4x
DVD+RW: Max. 4x; CD-R: Max. 16x
CD-RW: 4x; High Speed CD-RW: Max. 10x
Ultra Speed CD-RW: 10x
Read
HD DVD-R SL*: 2.4x; HD DVD-R DL*: 1x
HD DVD-RW SL* :1x, HD DVD-RW DL*: 1x
HD DVD-ROM: 2.4x
DVD: Max. 8x; CD: Max. 24x
Interface: ATAPI
Buffer capacity: 8MB
MTBF: 60,000 hours
Power source: +5V (allowance +/-5%)
Operating temperature: 5-50 degrees C (excluding media)
External dimensions (W x H x D): 128.0mm x 12.7mm x 126.0 mm
Weight: 170g (typical)
* SL: single layer: DL: dual layer
*1 The RoHS Directive is European Union legislation that eliminates the use of six hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.
(1) SOURCE: Screen Digest, 2007: http://screendigest.com/reports/06highdeftv/readmore/view.html
About Toshiba Europe Storage Device Division Toshiba Europe Storage Device Division (SDD) has remained at the forefront of the storage industry for over 30 years and markets high quality optical and hard disk drives to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), system integrators and distributors throughout Europe.
Throughout its history, Toshiba SDD has pioneered the design and development of small form factor storage devices and set many of the industry standards for HDD technology. As one of the first companies to identify the need for high capacity, high performance storage solutions beyond notebook PCs, Toshiba's HDD technology can be found inside the world's leading mobile phones, GPS navigation systems, portable media players and entertainment systems. The company also pioneered the development of automotive grade HDDs and to date, 15 of the world's leading car equipment manufacturers have incorporated Toshiba HDDs into their car equipment products. Toshiba also leads the industry uptake of the next generation HD DVD format. As the first vendor to deliver market ready HD DVD drives for implementation in next generation notebook and desktop PCs it is working with leading studios and authoring houses to ensure the worldwide proliferation of the format.
