DEC-CD-Reader&CDROM

This document introduces Digital's new CD Reader and CDROM (Compact Disk Read Only Memory) technology, positioned as "A Revolution In Information Delivery."

The system is designed to provide a more effective way to distribute and use large amounts of stable information, overcoming limitations of traditional methods like dial-up lines, central computers, paper, or microfiche. It allows users to have enormous databases, catalogs, software, or historical records directly at their workstations, significantly enhancing productivity.

Key features and benefits include:

• CDROM Capacity: Up to 600 Mbytes of data on a single 12-centimeter (4.7-inch) optical disk.
• Cost-Effectiveness: Disks are inexpensive to produce in quantity (prerecorded and pressed like phonograph records) and offer a low-cost alternative to hard disks or online access for large datasets.
• Durability & Portability: Disks are durable, easy to carry/ship, and long-lasting.
• CD Reader Performance: The subsystem offers fast data access (1.5-second average access time), is reliable, compact, quiet, and easy to use.
• Integrated Solution: Digital is highlighted as the first to offer an integrated system approach, combining hardware, software, and support with their MicroVAX systems for a powerful information delivery solution.
• Versatile Data: Capable of storing text, data, graphics, and images.
• High Data Integrity: Features robust error correction to ensure reliable data.

In essence, the CD Reader and CDROM system empowers users with vast, readily accessible, and durable digital information at their fingertips, leading to significant gains in productivity and a streamlined approach to information management.