EMediaLive.com: Memorex Adds 52X Combo Drive

Memorex enhances its growing optical drive line-up with an all new 52X CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo Drive, featuring the fastest CD recording speeds available with the fastest DVD read speed. With this high performance Combo Drive, consumers get two products -- a CD recorder and DVD-ROM drive -- in one stylish silver and black design, all at a very competitive price. Featuring the ability to read and record CDs at 52X, rewrite CDs at 32X, and read and play DVDs at 16X speeds, this Memorex drive makes it easy to create, archive, duplicate and play a wide variety of CD and DVD discs.

While cutting edge 52X CD recording allows consumers to record a full CD in less than two minutes, the built-in, high speed 16X DVD-ROM feature provides consumers with the ability to play the hottest DVD games and watch the latest DVD movies on their PCs. The Memorex 52X Combo Drive solution comes with a comprehensive software and hardware bundle that includes:
- Samples of Memorex's 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 4, 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 and Medi@Show, enabling interactive viewing of both DVD- Videos and Video CDs. The drive also features innovative Smart-Burn Technology that automatically checks media quality and sets the burning speed for optimal writing.

The Memorex 52X CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo Drive is in retail stores nationwide this month for an estimated street price of $79.99. Memorex optical storage products include toll-free technical support and a limited one-year warranty.