4x CD-ROM Drive Suits Notebooks

  • 05/01/96
A quad-speed portable CD-ROM drive, Panasonic's KXL-D740 connects to any notebook computer through its PCMCIA Type II slot, or to a desktop machine equipped with a SCSI II interface. The drive, weighing just 14 ounces, transfers data at a rate of 600KBps, with an access time of 295ms and memory buffer of 128K. It operates on six AA batteries, providing up to two hours of data and four hours of audio. A power save feature reverts to "sleep mode" after four minutes of non-use. Options include a NiCad Rechargeable Battery Pack and Multimedia Sound Kit. The KXL-D740 is backed by a two-year limited warranty. Panasonic Communications & Systems Co., Secaucus, NJ, (800) 742-8086.

Featured

  • computer monitor displaying an open book on screen

    Discovery Education Expands DreamBox Reading to Support PreK-5 Learners

    Ed tech provider Discovery Education has announced the latest enhancements to its DreamBox Reading adaptive literacy program, which now offers personalized instruction for grades PreK-5.

  • stylized illustration of a desktop, laptop, tablet, and smartphone all displaying an orange AI icon

    Survey: AI Shifting from Cloud to PCs

    A recent Intel-commissioned report identifies a significant shift in AI adoption, moving away from the cloud and closer to the user. Businesses are increasingly turning to the specialized hardware of AI PCs, the survey found, recognizing their potential not just for productivity gains, but for revolutionizing IT efficiency, fortifying data security, and delivering a compelling return on investment by bringing AI capabilities directly to the edge.

  • digital dashboard featuring a shield icon, graphs, a world map, and network nodes

    IBM Launches Agentic AI Governance and Security Platform

    IBM has introduced a new software stack for enterprise IT teams tasked with managing the complex governance and security challenges posed by autonomous AI systems.

  • silhouette speaking toward a screen displaying a microphone icon and sound waveforms

    Amplify Launches Custom AI-Powered Automatic Speech Recognition System

    Curriculum and assessment company Amplify has introduced a custom Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) system to support its instructional products.