TEAC's latest 8X24 CD-R records at 1,200KBps (8X), giving the professional user the fastest performance for the most demanding applications. The level of speed, complimented by the recorder's SCSI-2 interface, allows the user to create up to 650MB of data and the equivalent of 74 minutes of audio. In addition, the drive transfers audio from one disc to another at an audio extraction rate of 12X. The 8X24 mirrors today's high performance CD-ROM drives by delivering 150ms average access time and reading data at 3.6MBps (24X).

"TEAC is excited to offer this addition to our CD-R family, which is the fastest and most affordable of its kind," stated Les Luzar, division manager, TEAC's Data Storage Products Division. "We strive to give everyone, from the professional to the beginner, the ability to burn custom data and audio CDs with the latest CD-R technology."

The new 8X24 is available as either an internal plug and play model or an external unit that allows simple connection and portability from one computer to the other. Both models come in a complete kit, including everything needed to easily install and run the drive, including an Adaptec bus master PCI SCSI host adapter bundled with a collection of Adaptec® software. The bundle consisting of Adaptec Direct CD(TM), Adaptec Easy CD Creator(TM), Adaptec CD Copier Deluxe(TM) and MGI Photo Suite software for Windows 95/98 and Windows NT gives the user a familiar and easy way to drag and drop data, create custom CDs and make backup copies.

"TEAC is addressing today's growing need for faster, high quality CD-Recordable drives," stated Scott Elrich, product development/marketing manager of the Data Storage Products Division. "With products like the 8X24, TEAC is providing for the advent of MP3 and other emerging technologies which benefit from high speed CD recording devices."

Both the 8X24 CD-R internal model CD-R58S and external model CD-RE58S are shipping now with an MSRP of $449 and $549, respectively. Like all of TEAC's Data Storage Products, the 8X24 drives are available to resellers and VARs through the company's network of authorized distributors.

TEAC also today announced the new price of its line of 6X24 CD-R. The internal model CD-R56S will now ship with an MSRP of $349 and the external of the same model CD-RE56S will ship for $449. Being the predecessor of the newest CD-R, the 6X24 has proven itself a leader in its field, offering the highest standards of speed and ease of use.

Since 1953, TEAC Corporation has been an innovator and worldwide leader in the development and manufacturing of audio, video and data recording technologies. Its products are utilized in the computer data storage, consumer and professional audio and industrial video and instrumentation markets.

TEAC's Data Storage Products Division, a pioneer in both magnetic and optical recording technologies, is a leading supplier of floppy disk drives. The division also is a worldwide manufacturer of innovative CD-ROM and CD-Recordable drives, as well as optical storage solutions for both desktop and notebook computers.

TEAC's data storage products are sold throughout the world. In fact, more TEAC data storage products can be found in the world's personal computers than any other brand. The company sells its products to leading PC system manufacturers, commercial and industrial distributors, and computer retail and mail order companies.

TEAC America, Inc. is active in the development, sales and marketing of these removable storage products throughout the United States, Canada and Latin America.

SOURCE: TEAC America, Inc.