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This comprehensive CD-Recordable kit allows you to master CD-ROMs right at your desktop. Includes easy-to-use software to record data and audio tracks. This quad-speed read, double-speed write CD-R supports multiple compact disc standards for maximum flexibility and compatibility.

Previously, the high price of CD-R technology has limited its viability and acceptance as a standard piece of business equipment. Creative Labs brings this technology to a larger audience by providing a full-functionality CD-Recordable kit to the market at a street price under $1,000.

Popular Users of CD-R

Data Storage

The universal application for CD-R is mass storage. CD-R is ideal as a back-up or archiving medium. Data written to it is randomly accessible, unlike tape back-up systems. Plus, CDs are virtually indestructable, require minimal storage space, are portable, and can be read by virtually any CD-ROM drive.

Data Distribution

The cost savings of transporting data on one CD versus multiple disks is immense. Savings are realized in media cost, shipping, and packaging making CD-ROM a very economical means of distributing data.

Pre-mastering

For companies who produce products in CD-ROM format, a CD-R drive is a must. It makes it easy to create "one-offs" for internal testing without having to spend the time and money to use a service bureau. Pre-masters are then used by CD replicators to make a master to produce mass quantities of CD-ROMs.

A Complete CD-R Solution

Plug and play interface card and cables

Blank CD-R media

Availability

First quarter 1996

Estimated Street Price

Sub-$1000

Blaster CD-R Specifications

CD-R Drive

Internal, half height drive

Quad-speed (600 kB/sec) transfer rate reading data

Improved performance reading data from CD-ROM

Double-speed (300 kB/sec) transfer rate writing data

Write 650 MB of data in 36 minutes

Assures compatibility with today's double-speed CD-ROM drives

Supports multiple CD-ROM formats: red book, yellow book, orange book, and more.

Pre-mastering Software

Windows® 95-compatible pre-mastering software

Easy-to-use interface for recording data and CD-audio

Write data, audio or mixed-mode CDs

Audio Recording Software

Easy-to-use, intuitive software for making your own favorite audio CD

Record songs to your CD from any sound sources, including selected songs from another CD

Play back the CD on any CD player