Philips will launch the JackRabbit 4 in November of 2003. This new model in the portable storage JackRabbit series will be the first to also support DVD burning. The drive supports 4x DVD+R and 2.4x DVD+RW recording. The drive will write CD-Rs at 16x and CD-RWs at 10x and will have different recording speeds when used through the USB1.1 interface.
USB 2.0 connectivity is required for high speed USB performance. USB 1.1 compatibility offers 4x CD-R, 4x CDRW, and 6x CD Read, and 1x DVD Read The Jack Rabbit 4 can even be used as a standalone DVD disc playback device, connecting to a TV or audio system with ease. To add to the convenience, the drive is supplied with a remote control handset, giving home users and travelers the same ease-of-use they would expect from a full-sized living room DVD or CD player.
The drive can also be used as a photo viewer, enabling the playback of both Picture CDs and JPEG collections on a PC or a TV, either as slide shows or individually. For DVD movies as well as Audio CD/ MP3-CD playback, the Jack Rabbit 4 also handles 5.1 digital surround sound and includes a headphone connection for discreet music listening.
The drive should be available in November for a an estimated retail price of £230.
Philips website:
press.ce.philips.com.
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