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Subject: TEAC ships external USB 2.0 CD-RW drive
Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2002 09:58:49 -0700
From: TEAC.com Media Relations 
To: editorial@buildorbuy.net

TEAC SHIPS 40X EXTERNAL CD-RW
WITH HIGH-SPEED USB 2.0 INTERFACE
Manufacturer Combines 40x12x48 Performance with
High-Speed, Hot Swappable Connection

(MONTEBELLO, CA)-TEAC, a world-leading manufacturer of CD-ROM, CD-RW and
DVD-ROM storage technology, announces the immediate availability of its new
40x12x48 USB 2.0 CD-RW drive, an external desktop PC peripheral with a USB
2.0 interface, which is 40 times faster than USB 1.1 performance.  Used for
the writing and rewriting of data and audio files onto CD-Recordable and
CD-Rewritable media, TEAC 40x12x48 USB 2.0 users can store and copy
information with this external unit at the full 40x12x48 speeds.
The TEAC external 40x12x48 USB 2.0 connects to any PC desktop or laptop
computer with a Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 interface, and also is fully
compatible with standard USB 1.1 ports.  For the maximum 40x12x48
performance, the drive is connected to a high-speed USB 2.0 adapter or to
the PC's legacy USB connector for standard 4x4x6 performance.  The TEAC
40x12x48 USB 2.0 kit includes a full-featured software suite enabling users
to create data and audio CDs, enhance digital photos and organize, rip and
burn MP3 music.

The new drive delivers a maximum digital extraction rate of 40X for a
smooth, even flow of data and a 72ms average access time for faster database
searches.  Along with its large 8MB data buffer, the TEAC drive has
technology in place to prevent buffer underrun errors insuring high-quality
recordings with no failed discs.  This disc-saving feature suspends the
recording process until the buffer is refilled so users can record safely,
even while multitasking. 

"We're glad to combine the convenience of an external connection with the
high-speed and reliability of TEAC drives," states Les Luzar, division
manager, TEAC America's Data Storage Products Division. "TEAC is pleased to
offer users 40X write performance coupled with an easy-to-install USB drive,
allowing them to experience the actual 40x12x48 speeds in an external
connection."

The TEAC 40x12x48 USB 2.0 supports EasyWrite functionality, based on Mount
Rainier specifications, making formatting and drag-and-drop recording fast
and easy. The 40x12x48USB 2.0 also includes TEAC's own innovations, such as
Fine Focus Control and Intelligent Speed Control. Because the focal point of
the laser used on any higher speed CD-RW drive moves slightly between the
write and read modes, TEAC has equipped the 40x12x48 USB 2.0 with Fine Focus
Control to minimize this gap automatically. This technology results in a
more precise recording, and a higher-quality disc that provides an improved
level of interchangeability when read.  TEAC's Intelligent Speed Control
checks the condition of the blank disc and then applies the optimum
recording speed automatically, insuring the highest quality recordings.
TEAC's external 40x12x48 CD-RW kit includes everything needed for easy
installation, including one blank TEAC CD-R and CD-RW disc, a USB 2.0/1.1
cable, and an AC adapter.  In addition, the 40x12x48 comes bundled with
Roxio's latest version, Easy CD Creator 5.2, allowing users to select from
four specific applications: Music CD Project for creating custom audio CDs,
Data CD Project for recording data discs, DirectCD for drag and drop
recording and CD Copier for copying from one CD to another. TEAC also
includes two additional software applications for creating custom CDs:
Musicmatch Jukebox for ripping and burning MP3 music and PhotoImpression 3.0
for digital photo image editing.

The 40x12x48 USB 2.0 CD-RW is available as a complete kit for Windows XP,
98SE, Me, and Windows 2000 Professional at an MSRP of $229.99.  As with all
of TEAC's Data Storage Products, the 40x12x48 CD-RW (model #CDWF540) can be
found at participating retailers throughout the country and is available to
resellers and VARs through the company's network of authorized distributors.
In addition, consumers can find TEAC data storage products, including the
TEAC 40x12x48 USB 2.0 CD-RW drive, at www.shopteac.com.
TEAC Corporation, based in Tokyo, Japan, has been an innovator and worldwide
leader in the development and manufacturing of audio, video and data
recording technologies since 1953. Its products are utilized in the computer
data storage, consumer and professional audio and industrial video and
instrumentation markets.

The largest subsidiary of TEAC Corporation, TEAC's Data Storage Products
Division, is a pioneer in magnetic and optical recording technologies and is
well respected for manufacturing innovative, high performance CD-ROM,
DVD-ROM and floppy drives; CD-R/RW drives and media; and Mini CD/MP3 players
and media. These superior data storage products are sold throughout the
world and can be found in more personal computers than any other brand.
TEAC's markets include leading PC system manufacturers, commercial and
industrial distributors, computer retail stores and Internet retailers
TEAC America, Inc. is active in the development, sales and marketing of
these removable storage products throughout the United States, Canada and
Latin America and can be visited at www.teac.com.