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<div class="left_inner_box_heading"><h1>LaCie 12X CD-RW is Fastest Burner for Macintosh Computers</h1></div>
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<p>PRODUCT NEWS RELEASE</p>
<p>For Immediate Release</p>
<p>Faster than Fast - LaCie 12x4x32x CD-RW</p>
<p>New LaCie 12X CD-RW is Fastest Burner for Macintosh Computers<br />
Amazing 12x recording speed burns a full CD in about 6 minutes<br />
4x rewrites for fast backup/archiving, 32x read performance<br />
Shipped with Windows and Macintosh recording utilities for $459</p>
<p>SAN FRANCISCO (January 12, 2000) LaCie unveiled its fastest CD-RW drive<br />
yet at Macworld San Francisco last week. Previously, the best drives could<br />
only burn at 8x speeds.</p>
<p>When in 12x CD-R mode, the LaCie CDRW-12432 writes a complete 650MB CD in<br />
about 6 minutes, the industry's highest CD recording speed. The SCSI-2<br />
drive can also be used to write/rewrite CD-RW media at 4x speed, the<br />
industry's fastest rewrite speed. By replacing the older Constant Linear<br />
Velocity (CLV) technology with Constant Angular Velocity (CAV) technology,<br />
the LaCie CD-RW drive also provides 32x playback and fast, 150ms access.</p>
<p>Mike Mihalik, vice president of engineering at LaCie U.S. describes<br />
recording to CD-R/RW media at high speeds as a balancing act that requires<br />
the computer, hard drive, CD-R/RW recorder and media to be in sync. "Mac<br />
power users have embraced CD-R technology, and have asked us for even<br />
faster drives," he explained. "Our new 12x4x32x drive should make them very<br />
happy--it delivers the best drive at a very affordable price."</p>
<p>The new drive performs all of the decoding and encoding functions, as well<br />
as digital servo, computer interface and other functions that are required<br />
to support 12x recording," he continued. "This new drive takes advantage of<br />
the increased throughput available in Apple's newest computers available<br />
today."</p>
<p>The CDRW-12432 comes bundled with the LaCie Recording Utilities CD package<br />
which includes all the necessary software on a single CD-ROM for both PC<br />
and Macintosh environments: Adaptec Easy CD Creator for Windows 95/98/NT,<br />
and Adaptec Toast Standard Edition for Macintosh systems. Linux users may<br />
download X-CD-Roast from the Internet.</p>
<p>To enhance reliability, special data verify capabilities and a media<br />
condition check are included. For added convenience, the LaCie CDRW-12432<br />
drive features an automatic loading mechanism and emergency disc ejection<br />
function.</p>
<p>Recognizing that initially, 12X media may be in short supply, LaCie has<br />
made the drive compatible with most leading 8X CD-R media. Quality 8X media<br />
will be checked by the drive, and burned at 12X if possible. If media is<br />
not 12X capable, the drive will automatically downshift to 8X. All LaCie<br />
branded 8X media is 12X compatible.</p>
<p>Availability and Pricing<br />
The LaCie CDRW-12432 is available through LaCie's accredited resellers and<br />
mail order partners at an estimated street price of $459. The 12x CD-RW<br />
drive comes in LaCie's rugged, stackable casing and includes LaCie<br />
Recording Utilities, and an international power supply. LaCie also offers a<br />
complete range of CD-R and CD-RW media, including 8x-and 12x-certified CD-R<br />
media and 4x-certified CD-RW media.</p>
<p>About LaCie<br />
Founded in 1987, LaCie is a world leader in the development and manufacture<br />
of cross-platform mass storage, digital video and color-management computer<br />
peripherals for personal, business, industrial and multimedia environments.<br />
In addition to its U.S. development, marketing and manufacturing facilities<br />
in Hillsboro, OR, LaCie has its corporate office in Massy, France, and<br />
sales offices in Canada and 10 European countries. LaCie Group SA is a<br />
French public company listed on the Paris Nouveau March (code 5431). For<br />
more information, contact LaCie, Ltd. at 22985 NW Evergreen Parkway;<br />
Hillsboro, OR 97124 or call (503) 844-4500, Fax (503) 844-4593. Visit<br />
LaCie's Web site at <a href="http://www.lacie.com" title="www.lacie.com">www.lacie.com</a><br />
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<p>LaCie CDRW-12432 Specifications</p>
<p>Recording speed 12x--1800Kbytes/sec<br />
Rewriting speed 4x--600Kbytes/sec<br />
Reading speed 32x--4800Kbytes/sec<br />
Technology Partial CLV/CAV *<br />
Buffer size 2 MB<br />
Access time 150 ms<br />
Interface Ultra SCSI<br />
Supported operating systems Windows 95/98, NT 4.0, Macintosh<br />
CD formats supported CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-DA, CD-I, CD-Bridge, CD-Extra, Video CD CD-R & CD-RW<br />
Recording methods Disc-at-once, Session-a-once Track-at-once, Packet writing (fixed and variable) DAO and packet-writing requires optional software<br />
Power supply 100 - 240 V, 60W International<br />
Model d2 model<br />
Warranty 1 year</p>
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