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    After years of backing only one format in the recordable DVD format war, Apple Computer is adding limited support of a rival format into its operating system.

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  • Philips touts PC DVD-rewritable design

    Philips Electronics has developed a reference design for DVD-rewritable drives in PCs in a push to promote the DVD+RW format.

  • The DVD wars have begun!

    The PC, the Internet, and your home entertainment system are on a crash course, thanks to recordable DVDs. Don't be a casualty!

  • Rewritable DVD rivals make their case

    As the DVD rewritable market heats up, a lot is riding on which format, if any, becomes dominant. Two groups striving to spread their respective formats take a stand at CES.

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  • Apple moves to support DVD+RW format

    After years of backing only one format in the recordable DVD format war, Apple Computer is adding limited support of a rival format into its operating system.

  • DVD group gets Microsoft backing

    The software giant joins the DVD+RW Alliance and plans to take a more active role in developing and promoting the DVD+RW format.

  • Sony unveils multi-format DVD recorder

    Japan-based electronics giant Sony will soon introduce what it claims to be the word's first dual-format home DVD recorder.

  • Ready, set, burn: 4x DVD writer shootout

    We put three 4x DVD writers from Sony, HP and Plextor through their paces to determine the current DVD burning champion.

  • DVD formats put to the test

    Panasonic is trying to tackle one of the major obstacles that has slowed mainstream adoption of recordable DVD drives with a new drive that can read multiple formats.

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