IRVINE, Calif. – Toshiba’s Storage Device Division said its upcoming slim HD DVD-RW drive for mobile PCs will be shown at this week’s Computex show in Taiwan.
The new drive can read, write and rewrite to HD DVD-RW discs, as well as read and write to HD DVD-R discs and standard DVD and CD discs.
The company said the SD-L912A enables mobile PCs to replace larger desktop systems in the home with high-definition functionality. The drive allows backup of large-capacity PC hard disk drives to the reusable format of HD DVD-RW discs and provides capabilities to store data-rich, high-definition digital content. HD DVD-RW functionality also opens the door to a wide range of applications involving storage and rewriting of large volumes of data.
No pricing was announced for the drive, which will see sample shipments released to laptop manufacturers in July.
“High-definition broadcasting and increasing consumer interest in high-definition televisions and camcorders are spurring demand for a high-definition experience across the entire PC and consumer electronics ecosystem,” said Scott Maccabe, vice-president and general manager of Toshiba’s storage division.
“HD DVD is the best solution for transitioning to a high-definition world because it is compatible with existing DVD and CD technology. Our new rewritable drive will extend the functionality of HD DVD as a tool for creating and enjoying digital content in the mobile PC environment.”
The SD-L912A supports high-speed read and write for standard DVD and CD discs, including the complete library of DVD and CD formats.