Lite-On has recently launched the eTAU208 external slim DVD burner, which is ideal for travelers, busy professionals and students. Weighing less than 0.7 lbs, the DVD burner fits easily in any notebook bag. It is a great travel companion for any netbook without a built-in optical drive. The portable DVD burner is powered directly from the notebook through the enclosed USB cable, so there is no need for an AC adapter or nearby outlet. Each purchase of eTAU208 comes with the latest version of LightScribe labeling technology allowing users to label their discs without any marker or paper labels. Just burn data on the data-side of a LightScribe compatible disc, flip the disc over, reinsert it into the drive and burn a beautiful label based on personal artwork, text or photographs. Writing speeds of the eTAU208 are 8X for DVD±R and DVD+RW, 6X for DVD±R DL and DVD-RW, 5X for DVD-RAM and 24X for CD-R(W). Reading speeds are 8X for DVD-ROM and 24X for CD-ROM. Available in black, white, blue and red, the Lite-On eTAU208 will be available at the end of August 2009 for $64.99. More
Here’s the latest member to Lite-On’s external optical drive series, the eTAU108 DVD writer. Weighing under 350 grams, the drive features a USB connection interface and provides write speeds of up to 8x for DVD-R/+R and DVD+RW, 6x for DVD-R/+R DL, 5x for DVD-RAM and 24x for CD-R/RW. Available in two color options: pearl white or piano black finish, the eTAU108 will go on sale starting next month for about 45 Euro ($63). [TCMagazine]
Looks like both Philips and Lite-On have collaborated on a new Blu-ray player called DX-4O1S. It reads at 4x, and will be the first by Philips and Lite-On Digital Solutions. The player will be out next quarter. [DailyTech]
Dubbing and duplicating has just gotten extremely easy with the new DX-20A4PU that comes with dub and files buttons. Opening the drive automatically starts the burning software. All you have to do is press the dub button, insert a blank CD/DVD and you’re all set. The burner does DVD±R in 20x, DVD-RAM in 12x, and DVD±DL in 8x. No idea on pricing, all I can say is this is a DVD burner that can make anyone look smart. [Akihabara]
