Mini DVD R by Jimmy Sturo
DVD-R or the digital versatile disk recorders can be ideally used for storing still pictures, digital audios, graphics, and data sharing. The mini DVD-R is the perfect option for sharing data, and comes in handy at business presentations and conventions. ... Using a high quality organic dye, the mini DVD-R ensures highly reliable audio and video quality and is readily available in the market. ... This roughly translates to 30 minutes of audio or video recording. ... The compact disc size of 3 1/8 inches has a storing capacity of about 1.46 G B.

DVD The Ultimate Consumer Digital Media by Jay Corrao
Digital Video Disc or as it is sometimes referred to Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) has for the last several years been Hollywood’s primary video delivery method and with good cause. This inexpensive, compact media delivers excellent video and audio quality. ... For archiving DVD is the ultimate digital media not only because of its compact dimensions and ample storage space; 4.7 GB single sided & 9.4 GB double-sided or 8.5 GB dual-layer respectively. ... It a nutshell DVD audio delivers a more high fidelity audio experience.

Free CD Mastering Software by Thomas Morva
Compact Discs or CDs are the most common multimedia used for storing digital data, particularly digital audio and video. The process of creating these CDs as we know it today involves many steps and procedures. One of the most important steps in the production of CDs, particularly an audio CD,... Mastering usually makes the difference between a professional sounding audio CD and an amateurish one. ... Mastering is the final procedure where the last creative touches can be made on the material, whether video or audio, before it is ready to be replicated.

Understanding The DVD Drive by Otis Cooper
The CD was first introduced into the world by Phillips and the Sony corporation and was to replace the LP.It started rather badly butin 1995 there was a standard being set for the dvd Cdrom have been around awhile,but as the world grows,so do technology.And we have ended up with a much bigger... The DVD audio store audio similar to the CD-Audio format. ... FEATURES OF THE DIGITAL VERSATILE DISC The DVD has the same physical dimemsions as the compact disc but is made slightly different.Most DVD hardware will play audio CDs and CDROMs All formats of the dvd use a common file system named...

Comparing MP3 Players by Nicky Pilkington
The main benefit of the Digital Age is convenience. MP3 players are one of the most popular components in recent years. They way they work is simple. You simply download your favorite music to an MP3 player and begin enjoying your music. MP3 actually refers to a method of audio compression that... These players cost about $200 and are great when you want a compact player, such as when you go jogging. ... Other top models in this category include the Sony Network Walkman (20 GB) and the Dell Digital Jukebox.

MP3 Players -- Many Capable Underdogs vs. the 800-lb. Gorilla by Zed Hayden
Anyone lover of gadgets and portable electronics knows what an Ipod is – and in fact, many people who have no interest in personal electronics know exactly what they are. With over 21 million units shipped, and over 75 per cent of the personal Digital Audio Player (DAP) market worldwide, it’s no... What most people don’t know is the variety of alternatives to the Ipod – devices which can play music, videos, and more, and which accept Secure Digital (SD) cards, Compact Flash, and Memory Sticks, and replaceable (or rechargeable) AAA batteries, often for a lower price than a comparable Ipod.

CD Replication and Mastering by Thomas Morva
Ever since the CD, or compact disc, was first introduced, it has become the primary medium for storing digital data, especially digital audio. Today, CDs are the standard playback format, especially for commercial audio recordings. The widespread use of CDs today is due to their versatility,... Once the preliminary master copy is made, it must undergo finalization. ... During this stage, the disc is coated with reflective aluminum and lacquer to help protect its surface and preserve the data stored.

A Look at the iRiver MP3 Player by Mike Singh
Iriver introduced their first product, the iMP-100, a portable CD player capable of decoding MP3 data files on CDs, on November, 2000. In the number one global market, iriver was quickly displaced by the introduction of Apple's iPod. Founded in Seoul, capital of South Korea, iriver makes... They are capable of playing several digital video formats, in addition to playing audio and displaying still images, with two models. ... Iriver has developed four models for the portable multimedia player, the audio and video market.

The Archos 604 WiFi is a Versatile Device by Julia Hall
One of the great benefits of a lot of the new technologies coming out these days is the fact that so many devices are so versatile when it comes to what they do. Consider for a moment what the well connected traveler would have needed twenty years ago in order to communicate with the outside... It can play video, play audio, and display digital photos. ... Thus the Archos 604 WiFi can serve as a truly functional digital video recorder. ... For example, with the proper docking stations, the Archos 604 WiFi becomes a full fledged digital video recorder that can replace a home TV set top model.

New CD and DVD Technology -- Blu-Ray and HD-DVD by Jason Cole
The compact disc has been around since 1978, developed by Phillips and Sony. The reason it was developed was to take over for the Laserdisc as the industry standard digital audio disc. Since its invention, we have seen many updates on the compact disc technology. ... HD-DVD HD-DVD discs, High Definition Versatile Discs or High Definition Digital Video Discs, are very similar to the Blu-Ray discs. ... DVD technology allows us to record video onto a disc, where we used to only be able to record audio and data.