Inkjet printing is still the primary print method for labeling optical discs. Even though the printers can apply photo quality artwork, if the discs are just standard inkjet printable media, the actual printed image is not protected and can easily smear, fade, or bleed. The best way to prevent that is by using the Vinpower line of Liquid Defense Plus media, available in CD, DVD and Blu-ray, which uses special nano-particle molecular technology to seal in the ink and prevent moisture or other factors to disrupt the image. As the image shows, the nano-particle molecular technology prevents the ink from separating and holds it in place, regardless of the amount of water or moisture that comes in contact with it.

So if you really care about the look and longevity of your printed media, Vinpower’s Liquid Defense Plus is the best solution for you! Contact a Vinpower representative today for more details.

Kingston just announced they are releasing a 256GB capacity SD card, which is enormous, but not too big for the Vinpower SD Duplicator. SD cards are the standard for video camera, cell phones, tablets, etc., so it’s only reasonable that SD card manufacturers will create larger and larger capacity cards. So why would you want to limit your production with a SD duplicator that can’t accurately duplicate these large scale flash media, like the 256GB SD card? Vinpower makes sure that our flash duplicators, including the SD/Micro SD range of duplicators can match any capacity on the market, for a reliable and accurate duplication.

So if you need to make copies of SD cards, either standard size or Micro SD versions, Vinpower’s line of SD/Micro SD duplicators are always ready and capable. Contact a Vinpower representative to learn more about our full range of Flash, Optical Disc, and Hard Drive duplicators, components, accessories, and more.

Taiwan has become the global leader in manufacturing recordable optical discs, like CD’s, DVD’s, and Blu-ray. That doesn’t mean that every disc manufacturer in Taiwan is the best, but many of the best discs sold around the world are made in Taiwan. Seeing “Made in Taiwan”, gives customers a sense of confidence that it’s more likely to be better quality media.

Because of this reputation, there are companies that want to trick their customers that their media comes from Taiwan or is of the same quality, by labeling it as, “Taiwan Solution”. So they will sell it as a Taiwanese media, but in reality it could be from anywhere. Typically this is done so that the seller can mix between low grade media and a higher grade media from Taiwan to make the customers think that all of the media is actually “Made in Taiwan” and it should have a better quality.

Ultimately, the customer ends up with media that is hit or miss, where some batches are OK and others are very low quality, often manufactured by companies outside Taiwan with lower standards. But when they use the “Taiwan Solution”, there’s no way to tell which media is from the good or bad manufacturers, because you don’t know where it’s from.

Don’t get tricked by marketing tactics, be aware when media says “Taiwan Solution” that it doesn’t mean its “Made in Taiwan”. Contact Vinpower Digital to ensure you get true “Made in Taiwan” media at the best pricing.

Archival discs are meant to store content for 50, 100, or 1000 years into the future, so why would you use a sharpie or water based inkjet printers on standard inkjet printable media to label those discs? Shouldn’t the label on the disc look nice and hold up to the wear and tear of time just like the data on the disc? How else will anyone know what’s on the disc if the label is no longer recognizable? If you’re going to spend the money to ensure you have long lasting quality archival media, then you should get the TOTAL SOLUTION!

Vinpower now offers a line of both DVD and Blu-ray recordable archival media with the glossy, water, and scratch resistant Liquid Defense Plus inkjet printable surface on top. The Liquid Defense Plus inkjet printable surface allows you to use virtually any inkjet disc printer to label the disc(s). The Liquid Defense Plus Archival Media provides a stunning printed image along with the peace of mind that the data and label will hold up over time, regardless of coming into contact with moisture or other harmful common conditions.

For more details about the new archival DVD and Blu-ray recordable media with Liquid Defense Plus, contact a Vinpower representative today.

In a perfect duplication world, the duplicator case will be made of aluminum and contain multiple fans to cool off the drives, which create substantial heat due to constant usage. Plus, all the drives will have proper spacing, be uniform (meaning using the same model numbers and firmware across all of the drives in the hardware), and have adequate electricity to power all of the drives. In that scenario, most any controller will give you a reasonable success rate. But what happens when you have situations where the conditions are not ideal for duplication? What if there’s minimal air circulation to cool off the drives, or the system is configures numerous different brands and/or firmware of drives, or the user is copying disc continuously for 12, 16, even 24 hours a day? That’s when duplicator’s controller makes the difference between successfully burned media and failed discs that become coasters. That’s what separates A grade equipment like Vinpower and inferior equipment from lesser quality competitors.

Vinpower’s controller has been tested to provide the best results even when working in less than ideal situations. It’s been proven to work mixed drives brands/firmware, when the heat is not properly ventilated, when media is mixed from different brands, or even when the drives are older and has some errors with certain medias. Vinpower’s controller has proven to overcome far more issues than any of its competitors.

Of course, Vinpower recommends maintaining and operating your duplicator under optimal conditions for the best results, however, we know that is not always an option for everyone. Vinpower developed its controller to a higher grade, so that it can function better and ensure more reliability than any other standalone duplication controller on the market.

If you want the best and still pay less in costs and maintenance, then Vinpower’s standalone duplication controllers and hardware are the only options. Contact a Vinpower representative today.

It’s never too early to start planning your visit to the 2015 National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) trade show in Las Vegas, NV, April 13 – 16, 2015. Here’s your opportunity to reserve your entry pass to the show for free! But the offer is only good until October 31, 2014. That date is quickly approaching, so act now, or you may be forced to pay for the passes later. Simply click on the following link and follow the directions for your free pass:

http://registration.experientevent.com/showNAB151/Default.aspx?Passcode=SA01

While you’re planning your visit, make sure you schedule time to stop by Vinpower’s booth located in the South Hall, booth # SL8724 to see our latest line of duplicator hardware and media offerings. Until then, feel free to contact one of our regional offices about our current product line and where you can purchase for your location.

You may also locate Vinpower’s exact location at the show by clicking on the following link: http://nab15.mapyourshow.com/6_0/exhibitor/exhibitor-details.cfm?ExhID=513

Do you know the difference between DVD-R and DVD+R? Most people don’t realize there are two types of recordable DVD media to choose from. It’s not surprising, as most of the time when there are two competing formats vying for the same market, i.e. VHS vs. Beta or HD DVD vs. Blu-ray, one format ultimately dominates and the other quietly fades from existence and becomes a cautionary tale for future technology battles. But the case of the recordable DVD is different in that both competing factions have not only survived, but look to remain viable options long into the future.

The 4.7GB recordable DVD-R and DVD+R formats are fairly similar, but there some distinct differences between the two. The DVD-R was the first recordable DVD format, developed by Pioneer in 1997. The popularity for DVD-R media was immediate and in 2002, a competing faction of companies developed an alternative recordable DVD, branding it as DVD+R media. Initially DVD-R was more compatible with DVD players and so the DVD-R format was the preferred choice for those copying video content. However, the DVD+R format was recognized as a more stable and reliable recordable media format and thus became the preferred choice for those storing data. Eventually, all DVD drive and player manufacturers recognized the merit of both formats and made sure all of their players and products supported both formats.

Today, DVD+R is just as compatible with recordable drives and player as DVD-R, but it’s technological benefits make it a better solution. In fact, the DVD+R format uses a number of improved technologies that, while generally unnoticeable to the end user, make a more reliable technology. One example is the ADIP (ADdress In Pregroove) system of tracking and speed control used by DVD+R being less susceptible to interference and error than the LPP (Land Pre Pit) system used by DVD-R, which makes the ADIP system more accurate at higher speeds. In addition, DVD+R(W) has a more robust error management system than DVD-R(W), allowing for more accurate writing to media independent of the quality of the media. Additional session linking methods are more accurate with DVD+R(W) versus DVD-R(W), resulting in fewer damaged or unusable discs due to buffer under-run and multi-session discs with fewer PI/PO errors*.

So if you want a recordable DVD that you can burn faster, lasts longer, and is more accurate, the DVD+R media format is the superior choice. For more details about any form of recordable digital media or hardware, contact your Vinpower representative today.

*Taken from Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DVD-R#cite_note-3

When you purchase a movie you really enjoy and plan to watch it over and over again, or just want to have it as part of your collection, most people prefer to have a physical disc rather than a digital file. The disc itself tends to represent a higher quality and longevity compared to compressed content that shares space in the cloud or on a HDD with funny cat videos or their kid’s birthday party. There’s something to me said about watching a movie with full HD quality and sound on a large screen TV that evokes ones emotions and keeps your interest in the story. Streaming a movie through a computer or even set top devices like Netflix is ok for viewing a movie once, but when you decide to own a movie for your collection, DVD and Blu-ray discs are still the preferred choice. Soon it will be even more desirable to own an actual disc for your movies, that’s because of the Ultra HD capability of 4K resolution.

The Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA) announced the licensing of an optical disc technology that can handle high-resolution 4K content. It’s anticipated that production will start by the spring 2015, bringing true 4K resolution to the home theater by the 2015 holiday season. Even as video streaming becomes more popular, the bandwidth necessary for true high definition content, like 4K video, is simply not available in most locations. That’s why optical discs will still be a mainstay for home viewing audiences when it comes to movies and TV shows. Optical Discs are still the most cost effective and largest capacity method of storing video content, especially large capacity high definition material. Plus there’s no big technology shift like there was when VHS loss favor to DVD. Optical discs technology will continue to expand as laser technology improves, just as 700MB CD’s gave way to 4.7GB DVD’s and then 25GB Blu-ray and so on and so on, all the while remaining backwards compatible. That means all your past and future optical disc content will certainly remain relevant and easy to enjoy for many years to come!

Whether you are an early adapter or you like to wait until new technology is out for a while and the prices drop, Blu-ray technology will be a wise investment now and into the future. For more details about Blu-ray media or duplication equipment, contact your Vinpower representative today.

To learn more about the BDA’s latest announcements about the upcoming 4K standards and availability, click on the below links of related articles:

http://www.vinpowerdigital.com/en-us/main/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?ID=43

http://www.vinpowerdigital.com/en-us/main/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?ID=44

September is a crucial month for retailers as it is when both the state and federal government’s fiscal year comes to an end and students head back to school. In fact, many government agencies must use up any remaining budget on the books before the end of September, the new budgets and fiscal year begin on the 1st of October. So the combination of workers coming back from long summer vacations, schools starting their new educational years, and governments looking to spend any money remaining in their current fiscal year budgets, often means big business to merchants with products to sell into those sectors.

Duplication hardware, media, and supplies are very much in demand across these sectors and it’s important to make sure that you are stocked up as time is limited. For government in particular, anything they order has to ship and be invoiced prior to October 1st, or they won’t be able to apply it to this year’s budget, causing the transaction to count against the following year’s budget. So if a vendor is not prepared and doesn’t have stock on hand, they could lose the opportunity and potentially miss out on future sales.

Don’t take any chances, contact Vinpower today and make sure you have enough inventory or time to order the necessary blank media and duplication hardware/components you need to fulfill your upcoming orders. Vinpower is fully stocked and ready to work with you, speak with a Vinpower representative for all your duplication hardware, media, and accessory needs.

With the revelation of an anonymous hacker stealing hundreds of private images stored in the cloud, from over 100 celebrities, goes to show just how vulnerable the cloud can be for your digital content. Not only are the files stored on the cloud at risk from potential hackers copying the content, but that means they could also delete, alter or infect them with a computer virus as well. That places a lot more than just your memories or reputation at risk, but could bring down companies if critical information fell into the wrong hands. There’s only one secure method to copy and store digital content where that material cannot be accessed remotely, altered, or deleted, and that’s by using optical discs. Using recordable CD’s, DVD’s and/or Blu-ray media is the best method to ensure that your digital content will not fall into the wrong hands or broadcast across the internet.

So if you care about your content and want to make sure that it’s safe for you and your client base, then you should contact Vinpower Digital for pricing on the latest in digital duplication hardware and media.