HP inkjet technology launched the new CX-1 disc publisher and PF-3 print factory from micro boards. The designs are made with keeping in mind the in-house disc production. The strong recording and printing specs with affordable prices can also entertain needs of recreational users.

The design supports 100 disc capacities with highest print resolution and Microboards tradition of low cost ink. It includes enhanced robotic system which ensures reliable disc loading.

PF-3 is a device that connects to PC via USB 2.0 and offers high speed printing of CD, DVD and blu-ray disc. It is a print only device. CX-1 has all features of PF-3 printer along with high speed DVD/CD recorder and software.

New software is designed to improvise duplication process. Special features as low ink warning which prevents disc wastage, basic auto label calibration for speeding up out of box setup and other engineered improvements give it a reason to boast. Improvements in printing and recording software strengthened the use of technology in mid volume market.

John Westrum, Microboards Chief Technology officer said that they are focused to meet the needs of customers and are very conscious about needs of school, church, boardroom, post house and service bureau.

These latest offerings by HP are inspired to meet the broader needs o users and are in flurry with bunch of new products being launched by many leading companies. 

The units will be available in market by end of august and would be marketed by microboards’ channel of value added resellers. PF-3 will be priced at $1895 and CX-1 will be available at $2095. Both the products will carry one year warranty.

Microboards announced that several new high technology products will be launched by the end of this year.

CD duplication is process of transferring digital information on blank CDs from original CD-r source by burning blank CDs. CD duplication is also known as CD burning and CD copying. CD burning is optical disc authoring which means recording source material onto optical disc (CD or DVD).

CD duplication is process of transferring digital information on blank CDs from original CD-r source by burning blank CDs. CD duplication is also known as CD burning and CD copying. CD burning is optical disc authoring which means recording source material onto optical disc (CD or DVD).

CD duplication is DVD/CD copying service which is done when low volume of discs are required or discs are required within the time frame which is not suitable for replication.

Data-video, audio, games or software is recorded on disc in sessions. Every session consists of lead-in including table of contents and lead-out. The table of contents (TOC) is area which describes layout of tracks. It is located in lead-in area of disc session. Lead-in area of CD session is starting part containing TOC and address of free part od disc available for next session. Lead-out is ending part of CD session which is 6750 sectors long. Tracks are set of sectors on disc containing block of data.

An optical disc can be created using CD duplicator, CD burners, CD recorders and other hardware available in market.

A CD duplicator is a hardware which helps short run CD duplicating. A number of companies have flooded the markets with CD duplicators. A 7 tower CD duplicator can produce 7 CDs per 4 minutes. This hardware is ideal for copying data, audio, video, software, games and corporate presentations on multiple CDs. A number of cheap duplicators available in market make it possible to create, produce and distribute data in market.

Firstly a disk image is created for optical disc with full file system. Disc image is single file stored on hard drive which is burned to the disc. Creating disc image is time consuming and most of programs burn in single bundled operation. The packet writing applications burn CD without writing entire disc and work in parts at time just as floppy disk. Optical disc authoring technologies are processes which prevent errors. Some optical disc recorders require software called burning applications or burner applications. Software is sold along with recorder and few operating systems as Linux come bundled with them. Windows XP also includes in built support for CD burning, CD-R and CD-RW drive.

ISO 9660 is optical disk file system common for CDs. Universal Disk Format (UDF) allows deleting, creating and modifying files for DVDs.

Some of the most common CD burning software is Nero, Roxio, Express, and DeepBurner.

CD duplication is a cost and time effect solution for below 500 units. CD replication is opted if client requires more than 500 copies of a CD. CD duplication is processed by reading the master data in CD duplicators and copying them on blank CDs.

Charlotte’s web studios offers standard size CD with full color printing at rate of 5.45 for 1-100 copies and as number of copies increases rate decreases 3.25 for 250 copies and 2.29 for 400 copies. Packaging and delivery charges are extra and sales taxes, shipping charges are not included in these rates.

Rovix brand offers CD duplication with cheap prices. For CD with silver or white top, it cost $0.79 each for 201-500 CDs. CD with crisp black text printed on white surface will cost $0.93 each for 201-500.  CDs with color text and logo are priced at $1.25 each for 201-500 copies. CD with full color surface print cost $1.79 each for 201-500 CDs.

Packaging costs paper sleeve $0.10, slim clear jewel case $0.35 each, clamshell $0.35 and DVD case also cost $0.35 each.

Media heaven, a full service optical media production and packaging company offers CD/DVD duplication, replication, packaging, multimedia and graphic design.

CD duplication with full color disc print cost £1.20 per CD for 10-399 CDs and for 400-599 CDs it cost £1.10 per CD.

CDman produces best quality CD/DVD duplication and replication at their factories. Known for high quality and low prices most of people contact for corporate conferences, announcements, wedding and marketing jobs.

CD/DVD duplication prices are

25 CDs         $71.25

100 CDs       $185.00

25 DVDs      $106.25

100 DVDs    $325.00

I need media is a successfully running company dealing with CD duplication. They take orders of 50 to 500 units and have a list of successful customers. The top quality grade A discs with silver surface are the most common supplied by company. CD duplication is available in options of full color digital thermal print, black or white or silver digital thermal print and black thermal print. For CD duplication with no print 50 discs cost 0.60p per unit as number of quantity increases rate decrease and for 500 disc it is 0.40p. CD black thermal are at 0.50p per unit for 500 discs. 0.99p per unit for 50 discs is rate of grey scale digital print CDs and 500 discs are priced at 0.65p per unit. Color digital CD duplication are full covered with high quality results, they are priced at 0.75p per unit for 500 discs.  

Los Angeles is flooded with media catering companies. Several companies offer media services as CD replication, duplication, manufacturing, recording, designing and others. Some of the best companies provides high quality at reasonable rates are listed below:

Disc makers is regarded as most fast CD Duplication Company. It deals with all CD/DVD needs as CD replication, short run CD duplication, on disc printing, DVD/CD duplicators, CD mastering, DVD/CD printers and CD mastering. The company located at Cahuenga Blvd. West Street, Los Angeles has large friendly environment and handles each customer with patience. Disc makers duplicators and hardwares are of latest high technology which offers quick and fast products.

Groove house records are known for world class CD manufacturing, CD replication, CD duplication, recycling, posters, digipacks, stickers, postcards and more. The company was started in 1996 by a singer who wanted best sound and video tracking for his recordings. Groove house offers high quality service not only in Los Angeles but across the world. They manufacture discs with best polycarbonate and injection molded system. High quality CD and slim line cases for packaging discs provided by company are great option.

VE associates, a full service media company offers DVD replication and CD duplication at best quality and low rates. Graphic and multimedia designers help clients in selecting the best imprint for their CD. High tech CD/DVD duplicators and tower copiers create custom audio, video, data, software, games and corporate CDs. Duplicators offer quick copying because of internal hard drives and user menus.

Hellman production is a full service company committed with high quality CD requirements. Each CD duplication package includes glass master, jewel case, poly wrap, and full color disc printing and spine label. Satisfying customer service and low prices make the company most sought after for CD duplication by small corporate offices and educational institutes. The cost effective short run CD duplication company fulfills most of orders in 48 hours. Latest thermal print technology from Teac is used for full color disc printing.

Tele print is a full service CD/DVD duplication and replication house in Los Angeles catering to media needs in US. It serves all services of CD & DVD Duplication or Replication, Mini CD & DVD Business cards, CD Mastering, DVD authoring, video production and video editing, Tele-Print Digital Media. Tele print can duplicate up to 500 CDs in a day. High quality fast equipments give quick and error free results. Customer friendly service and zeal to deal with any problem customer is having makes company a success. A wide variety of CD packaging facilities are offered which include vinyl sleeves, jewel cases, library cases and cardboard sleeves.

Florida City has number of CD/DVD duplication companies offering best services to clients. Some of the best and cheap companies are described below:

Fort Lauderdale/Miami located in south Florida is one of city’s biggest companies offering CD duplication. They take order sizes from 11 units to 500 units and use media form 3706P CD duplication system to duplicate CDs. They have duplicator machines with built in QC function which provides error free copies. The most usual blue/black imprint is given on CDs and if demanded 300dpi imprint can be added to disc. Media form AP 130 automated print station is used for direct disc imprint for short run CD duplication. Miami is favored by number of customers for its timely communication, fast shipment and satisfied results. The highest quality imprinting and packaging services by company have been availed by handful of clients as Autonation, Coca Cola, Mazda, Nacl and others.

Disc in the city company founded in 1997 provides its customers high grade multimedia products. Company handles with DVD movie discs, business card CD, audio CDs and CD-ROMs. Fast shipping and reasonable rates with satisfying results has made the company favorite of brands as NBC television, Epic, Sony, Blockbuster, Maverick entertainment and CBS television.  Disc in the city CD duplication services includes shrink wrapped and packaging of disc and full range of CD printing services.

MedaiTechnics systems line of CD and DVD duplication services with pre mastering service, verification, label printing, manuals and booklets printing, packaging and CD or DVD one offs make it stand out of crowd of companies offering CD duplication in city. The world class CD duplicators are used which offer best quality in minimum time. Clients using MedaiTechnics services are IBM, Sony, FedEx, Borland and others.

MultipleCDs is regarded as Florida’s number 1 company offering CD/DVD duplication. Top quality CD/DVD media and best CD/DVD duplication hardware provide best services and cheap prices. Company offers complete CD requirements from data to label to jewel case. MultipleCDs is highly specialized in providing duplication services and satisfying customer dealing. Their fast product delivery in and around Florida gives an additional advantage to company.

List of companies offering CD duplication in Florida are Evolution Media Manufacturing, Abuka Services, Jasmine, Call the Shots, Goff Video Services and others.

Atlanta has number of companies offering CD/DVD duplication as Atlanta is main hub for most of recording artists and is popular location for business conventions and is major shipping hub. Some of the big, popular and efficient companies in Atlanta offering CD duplication are:

Rovix offers CD and DVD duplication services which includes CD and DVD duplication in any format- audio CD, DVD, CD-ROM, CD-ROM business card, custom shaped CD-ROM, DVD business cards, mini CD-ROM. CD duplication service is provided for less than 1000 units and for higher demand rovix suggests CD replication process. The team also assists in choosing CD-ROM content as well as artwork of CD. Photo realistic 2400 dpi resolution is used for imprinting surface of CD. It offers CDs with silver top, black text printed on white surface, color text and logo and full color surface print. Packaging options varies from sleeve, jewel, and case to clamshell. 100% professional CD duplication is offered by Rovix.

Sound crafting supplies best quality and price for short run CD duplication service. CDR duplication, CD replication, DVD duplication, CD duplication, CD to DVD is few of services provided by company. Sound crafting offers special projects which deal with customers according to their requirements and budget. They have worked with various artists and musicians for different styles of music, have handled duplication needs of churches and have even worked with many various industries as estate, publishing, auto, marketing, beauty supply and others.  

Productivity central in Atlanta offers full services of CD &DVD duplication, DVD packaging, CD&DVD layout design. The state of art duplication equipments provides best quality at lowest rates. They offer the best customer service with a project manager for each project who handles pricing and processes. Average turn around time for duplication projects is 48-72 hours. Each unit is tested and verified before handing to customer. Productivity Central handles needs of music labels, software industries in Atlanta and large and small corporate offices.

Video impact founded in 1985 by Richard hunter is located in first class strip mall with clean attractive environment. The state of art equipments leave satisfied customers. Any quantity of CD, DVD, VHS or beta SP can be duplicated using high tech duplication equipments. Experienced technicians create unique and professional CD which can be used in corporate or any other special event. Video impact offers clients professional presentation, quick customer service and high quality CD.DVD duplication. It provides best quality at lowest prices. Video impact makes all efforts to satisfy customers by assisting them with graphic designers. CD can be designed in either way clients wish and are shipped to customers after complete testing along with sleeve or clamshell cover.

Aleratec, the leading developer and manufacturer of award winning “prosumers” choice solutions of DVD/CD, blu-ray and USB duplicating has introduced its latest Aleratec DVD/CD disc repair CG. It can remove light, medium or even heavy scratches from any DVD or CD featuring photos, film, games, data or music. This commercial grade disc repair system can repair damaged disc in 5 minutes. The Aleratec DVD/CD disc repair CG includes two 500ml bottles of finishing solution, a 3 1/2” disc holder and repair pads. It is powered by 1/4 HP motor and can fix scratched 5” and 3 1/2” discs easily.

Perry Solomon, president and CEO of Aleratec inc. said that customers were looking forward to read scratched or damaged discs. DVD/CD disc repair CG is beneficial for those who use libraries, video rental, businesses, education users and government discs which have robust grade. The special formula in professional Aleratec disc finishing solution has a scrubbing action which can restore discs to new condition. Solomon proudly said that the simple yet effective DVD/CD disc repair CG will provide excellent results with quality and readability improvements.

To renew a scratched disc all one need to do is fill the unit with Aleratec disc finishing solution, load disc and run for desired time. Disc will come out in a new condition. The low estimated retail price of $525 makes DVD/CD disc repair CG an ideal restoration tool for corporate, education, Prosumer and government users.

The DVD/CD disc repair CG consumable refill kit priced at $189 is for use with DVD/CD disc repair CG. It has specially formulated finishing polish which maximizes repair process providing shiny new like disc. The package includes ten 500ml bottles of Aleratec disc finishing solution and four polishing pads which are enough for 500 repair cycles.

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