Combination Drive supports CD recording and DVD playback.

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Internal CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive enables users to create music CDs or digital photo albums, back-up data, and watch movies. Product reads and records CDs at 48X, rewrites CDs at 24X, and reads and plays DVDs at 16X speeds. It comes with software and hardware bundle that includes: Ahead Software's NeroBurning ROM 5.5 solution for CD recording as well as InCD writing solution for rewritable media, samples of CD-R and CD-RW blank media, and CyberLink's PowerDVD XP 4 DVD playback software.



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Memorex Expands Optical Storage Line with CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive



July 02, 2003

New Combo drive combines high performance CD recording with DVD-ROM playback

SANTA FE SPRINGS, Calif. - July 2, 2003 - Memorex continues its leadership in optical storage with the introduction of its latest CD and DVD combo drive. The Memorex internal CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive sports a unique look and feel with two products in one - a DVD-ROM drive and a CD recorder - all in one drive bay. Featuring the ability to read and record CDs at 48X, rewrite CDs at 24X, and read and play DVDs at 16X speeds, this Memorex drive makes it easy to create, archive, duplicate and view a wide variety of formats. Users can create their own music CDs or digital photo albums, back-up critical data, and watch the latest movies with this one attractive device.

The Memorex Combo Drive solution comes with a comprehensive software and hardware bundle that includes:

- Samples of Memorex's award-winning CD-R and CD-RW blank media, a complete installation hardware kit, and comprehensive documentation.
- Ahead Software's NeroBurning ROM 5.5, the industry recognized solution for CD recording. It delivers ultimate reliability and ease of use, and provides an extensive set of features not available in Nero Express, the software most commonly offered in competitors' products.
- Ahead Software's InCD, an integrated packet writing solution that offers the greatest stability, ease of use, and compatibility available. Exclusively for rewritable media, InCD allows you to simply drag and drop files direct to CD, or edit and save files directly onto disc.
- CyberLink's PowerDVD XP 4, the highest rated DVD playback software available, enabling interactive viewing of both DVD-Videos and VideoCDs.

"The Memorex Combo Drive provides an all-in-one solution for CD recording and DVD playback," said Mark Becknauld, product manager, optical and magnetic storage products. "This product introduction complements our growing family of drives by offering a high-quality multi-function solution that caters to the needs of today's PC users."

The Memorex CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo Drive offers the best way to create, archive, duplicate and view any information. The software and accessories included make installation quick, backup simple and professional recording easy.

Pricing and Availability
The Memorex CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo Drive is now available at various retail stores for a suggested retail price of $129.99. Memorex optical storage products include unlimited toll-free technical support and a one year warranty.

Is it live or is it Memorex?
Memorex Products, Inc. is the industry sales and marketing leader of digital media, optical storage, media accessories and computer input devices. Since the early 1970s, Memorex has been one of the most widely recognized and respected names in the consumer electronics industry. Today, it is a dominant brand in CD and DVD media, optical drives, Flash memory, Flash drives and computer accessories. Memorex is headquartered in Santa Fe Springs, Calif. For more information on Memorex Products, Inc. or its products, please call 562-906-2800, or visit the company's Web site at memorex.com.

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