HP LightScribe technology ... new hotness? I think so.
08-18-2005, 10:19 AM
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HP LightScribe technology ... new hotness? I think so.
What is LightScribe?
http://www.pcworld.com/news/article/0,aid,114211,00.asp
"Tired of figuring out how to neatly and efficiently label your CDs and DVDs? Hewlett-Packard has come up with a simple solution: Use the same laser that burned the data to make the label for the other side of the disc.
A technology called LightScribe enables drives to burn a silk-screen-like, high-contrast label on the topside of CD or DVD media with a LightScribe dye coating. After completing a data burn, users are prompted to flip the disc over so they can burn a label onto it. "
So, what does the finished disc look like?
Lightscribe enabled burners and be purchased for $70-ish, with media a bit more on the pricey side.
25HP cd-r's = $15
15HP dvd+r's = $15
If the technology takes off, expect media prices to get extremely close to normal blank discs.
discuss.
http://www.pcworld.com/news/article/0,aid,114211,00.asp
"Tired of figuring out how to neatly and efficiently label your CDs and DVDs? Hewlett-Packard has come up with a simple solution: Use the same laser that burned the data to make the label for the other side of the disc.
A technology called LightScribe enables drives to burn a silk-screen-like, high-contrast label on the topside of CD or DVD media with a LightScribe dye coating. After completing a data burn, users are prompted to flip the disc over so they can burn a label onto it. "
So, what does the finished disc look like?
Lightscribe enabled burners and be purchased for $70-ish, with media a bit more on the pricey side.
25HP cd-r's = $15
15HP dvd+r's = $15
If the technology takes off, expect media prices to get extremely close to normal blank discs.
discuss.
08-18-2005, 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by DamnAccord
That's pretty neat. I wonder how long it would take to 'scribe' a disc?
I can't imagine hopping in PS and making my own disc label. :crazyr:
08-18-2005, 11:16 AM
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that's awesome. i think my mom's boss' computer has one of those drives. gonna have to try it out.
i'm sure they make it real easy.
Originally Posted by e3NiNe
I can't imagine hopping in PS and making my own disc label. :crazyr:
08-18-2005, 11:16 AM
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i believe it takes anywhere from 30mins to 1hr +
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08-18-2005, 11:18 AM
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I have heard the same numer Rick stated as well as the fact that the scribe system is unreliable. No tsure what the reason for the unreliable rating was though.
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Originally Posted by Nightshade
I have heard the same numer Rick stated as well as the fact that the scribe system is unreliable. No tsure what the reason for the unreliable rating was though.
yeah i'm not sure either. the reviews i read loved the except for the fact that it took a long ass time.
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