QPS Introduces Que! DVD-RAM Drive for Apple G3 and PC Desktop Computers
03/24/99
Business Wire
(Copyright (c) 1999, Business Wire)
YORBA LINDA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 24, 1999--QPS Inc. (www.qps-inc.com) is announcing its latest product launch ... the Que! DVD -RAM drive for Apple G3 and PC desktop computers.
This new drive is ideal for desktop publishing, archiving and presentations. With Que! DVD -RAM, MPEG-2 and DVD movies can be recorded and played back on television sets or computer monitors in full screen.
According to Pierre Abboud, QPS vice president: "The Que! DVD -RAM brings all of the excitement of the new DVD format to personal computers with 5.2 GB of double-sided data storage space. It has limitless possibilities at a very affordable price."
The drive provides enhanced caching for read/write throughput and a maximum transfer rate of 16.6 MB/sec without leaving the digital domain. It is backward-read-compatible with CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW and DVD -ROM media.
The product will have immediate use as a replacement for DAT tape drive backups and also serve as an alternative storage solution for any magnetic media storage device such as Jaz, Orbs and Syquest.
"QPS does a great job putting together complete optical recording and storage solutions, providing Windows and Macintosh end-users with ready-to-run systems based on the latest technology," said Werner Glinka, senior director of marketing for optical and multimedia products at Hitachi America Ltd.
"We are very pleased that the company selected Hitachi's GF-1050 DVD -RAM drive as its lead entry in the growing DVD -RAM upgrade kit marketplace," added Glinka.
Priced at $799 (MSRP) for the external drive, and $699 (MSRP) for the internal drive, the Que! DVD -RAM drive is ready to install and includes mastering software for Windows 95/98, Windows NT or Mac software, 5.2 GB rewritable DVD -RAM media, optional SCSI or ATAPI interface, and protective carrying bag (for external version only.)
QPS is a fast-growing supplier of CD-R, CD-RW and DVD storage products for personal computers and the music industry. The company's headquarters is located at 23671 Via Del Rio, Yorba Linda, Calif. 92887. Phone: 714/692-3588. Fax: 714/692-5516. QPS offers 24-hour technical support (800/559-4777).
Note to Editors: All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Que! DVD -RAM will be available for review in April. Photos of the product are currently available on the Web site or by special request.
Contact: CONTACT: QPS Inc., Yorba Linda Neil Ghadiyaram, 714/692-3588, Fax: 714/692-5516 neil@qps-inc.com or Darryl Lloyd Inc., Glendale, Calif. Toby Lloyd, 818/551-7360 toby@dlloyd.com
10:01 EST MARCH 24, 1999
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