Memorex Accelerates Into The Future With Faster CD-RW And DVD Drives

Memorex featured its latest CD-RW and DVD technology at CeBIT 2000. This next generation of high-speed drives is the companyís fastest range to date and was a logical step for the technical market leader. The Memorex Eight-MAXX 400 CD-Rewriter offers speeds of up to 8x4x32, writing at 8x, rewriting at 4x and reading at 32x. It allows users to create, archive, duplicate and save information including MP3 files, digital photo albums or Internet downloads. It comes with Adaptecís software package, Easy CD Creator and Direct CD, which lets PC users create their own data, audio and multimedia CDs on the desktop, making it easy to copy from one CD to another. Memorex will also be demonstrating the latest drive in its DVD range, the DVD-MAXX 840. DVD enthusiasts can view the latest DVD movies and games at 8x speed, and also run CD-ROM applications at 40x, allowing them to install software, play games and music, and run applications and programs. The CD-MAXX 52, the silent and fast 52x CD-ROM drive, will also be on show. It is able to read all major CD formats with a maximum of 52x. ""Consumers are often disappointed by the speed of technology but the latest additions to our DVD and CD-RW range are some of the fastest on the market,"" said Ilona Maas, Marketing Center Manager EMEA at Memorex Europe. ""These drives are a logical progression for us as we continue to lead the market, delivering the latest in multimedia technology."" The CD-RW Eight-MAXX 400, CD-MAXX 52 and DVD-MAXX 840 are available from mid-March 2000. For more information, visit the Memorex Web site at www.memorexlive.com. About MemorexMemorex provides a large selection of optical storage, computer peripherals, and accessories products to the private consumer and the professional user. For over 25 years it has been offering high-quality branded recording media in the audio and video industry. The Memorex product line includes IT CD-R/RWs, floppy discs, digital audio CD-Rs, MiniDiscs and Compact Flash/Smart Media Cards. Its hardware portfolio includes the latest state-of-the-art CD-RW models and combination drives (DVD+CD-R/RW+CD-ROM), multimedia keyboards and accessories. The company currently has over 200 employees worldwide and has achieved a sales revenue of $300 million in the fiscal year 1999. In Europe, Memorex has a finance, logistics and service center in London, England and a European sales and marketing center in Germany. It is supported by a network of distributors across Europe, Middle East and Africa. Source: M2 Communications