BenQ, the region’s leader in digital lifestyle products, is cementing its position in the optical storage market by launching two DVD writers featuring Solid Burn Technology that allows material to be copied without frequent software upgrades.
Solid Burn Technology addresses the age old dilemma of disc compatibility versus burn quality. While many drive manufacturers require users to frequent firmware updates in order to ensure compatibility with new discs, the BenQ Solid Burn Technology uses a sophisticated self-learning writing strategy algorithm that eliminates the need for frequent firmware downloads. Besides the advantage of Double Layer technology of an increased storage capacity along with DVD+R media, the BenQ DW1650 is Solid Burn embedded, so that it automatically learns to optimise writing quality, therefore ensuring maximum compatibility.
“With price reductions, greater availability and affordability of recording media, DVD writers are set to take over from CD writers. These product show off our expertise in DVD recording technologies and will help us aggressively penetrate the global electronics market,” said Manish Bhakshi, general manager, BenQ Middle East and Africa.
The DW1650 DVD writer is compatible with multiple formats and writes and reads multiple DVD (DVD+/- R/RW) and CD formats in one drive. Additionally, by utilising Double Layer technology along with DVD+R/-R DL media, users can take advantage of an increased storage capacity of 8.5GB of data per disc, or up to four hours of DVD quality video. This model is also the perfect solution for data backup as it is enabled with defect management and error correction technologies to ensure correct data storage.
The EW164B is also Solid Burn enabled and uses BenQ’s exclusive Write Right Technology to maintain perfect control over the laser beam angle and the power rate being projected onto the disc, ensuring data is written at the best possible quality. Writing quality is constantly evaluated, and writing power is adjusted during the recording process to ensure optimal writing quality over the entire disc.
“The launch of Solid Burn Technology is that of historical significance. BenQ has created a breakthrough technology that significantly reduces the compatibility bottleneck for discs from different manufacturers, and therefore, ensures solid writing quality. To meet growing demands in the region, we will increase our optical storage device portfolio by introducing new DVD recorders, CD and DVD drives,” added Bakshi.
The BenQ Group currently comprises ten companies that operate independently while sharing resources and leveraging synergies among them. The BenQ Group companies include AU Optronics Corporation, the world’s third largest manufacturer of LCD panels; Darfon Electronics Corporation; Daxon Technology Inc; Airoha Technology Corporation; Copax Photonics Corporation; Darly Venture Inc; BenQ Guru Software Co., Ltd; Philips BenQ Digital Storage; and Cando Corporation. 2004 revenues for BenQ Group exceeded US$10.8 billion dollars.
BenQ Corporation consists of five main business groups and units—Display and Imaging, Networking and Communications, Digital Media, Computer Products, and Storage Business. Although these business groups and units encompass a broad range of products, each retains a focus on providing consumer-oriented solutions designed especially for the digital lifestyle. 2004 revenues exceeded US$5.1 billion dollars.
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