Optical Drive articles

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  Phil Schiller says PC makers are 'afraid' to remove optical drives, other 'old' technology

  By Chris Welch on October 26, 2012 02:17 pm + 510 comments

  In an interview with TIME's Harry McCracken, Apple marketing chief Phil Schiller chided PC makers Continue reading…

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  Sony closing Optiarc optical drive division after losing price war

  By Aaron Souppouris on August 27, 2012 06:27 am + 15 comments

  Sony is reportedly planning to close Sony Optiarc, a wholly-owned subsidiary responsible for the Continue reading…

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  13 optical drive makers suspected of cartel behavior in EU, under investigation

  By Louis Goddard on July 24, 2012 07:31 am + 15 comments

  The European Commission has contacted 13 optical drive manufacturers suspected of being involved in Continue reading…

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  WSJ: Sony considered download-only next-gen console, but decided to keep optical drives

  By T.C. Sottek on May 30, 2012 12:14 pm + 83 comments

  Sony considered making its PlayStation 3 successor a download-only console but opted instead to Continue reading…

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  Newer Technology's miniStack Max reunites Mac mini with optical drive, adds extra storage and ports

  By Chris Welch on January 14, 2012 12:21 am + 42 comments

  Apple's decision to strip its most recent Mac mini of an optical drive didn't go without Continue reading…

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  Newer Technology miniStack Max hands-on photos

  on January 13, 2012 12:34 pm

  Newer Technology has announced its quad-interface miniStack Max hub intended to serve as a companion Continue reading…

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  Samsung Series 5 Ultra officially heads to the US on January 30th for $899 (hands-on pictures)

  By Joanna Stern on January 9, 2012 05:19 pm + 15 comments

  J&R let Samsung's Series 5 Ultra out a bit early last week, but today Samsung's officially Continue reading…

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  Pioneer boasts new external Blu-ray burner is the world's smallest

  By Chris Welch on January 5, 2012 08:44 pm + 19 comments

  Before Pioneer's BDR-XD04 came along, the idea of carrying a Blu-ray burner in your laptop bag Continue reading…