8.28.02
Yamaha Sleek External
CRW-F1 Models Now Shipping
Yamaha Electronics Corporation announces that their much-anticipated external CRW-F1 models are now shipping. The external USB 2.0 model CRW-F1ZUX is shipping and will be available for a competitive estimated street price of $229.99. The Mac/PC compatible external dual interface, FireWire & USB 2.0 model CRW-F1ZDX will ship the first week of September and be available for a competitive estimated street price of $279.99. The external SCSI model CRW-F1ZSX will ship the second week of September and be available for a competitive estimated street price of $329.99. Read the full press release HERE.

8.25.02
CDFreaks.com Reviews the
CRW-F1
CDFreaks.com writes "DiscT@2 can spice up your CD-Recordable discs and you have the option to give your discs a personal touch by adding some images or you can for instance just add the disc title to your compilation … And when writing the various copy-protections the Yamaha CRW-F1 didn't disappoint us one bit. It could create a fully working back-up of the SafeDisc 2 protection." Check out the entire review HERE.

8.15.02
CRW-F1 Wins CNET Editor’s Choice Award
Dong Van Ngo of CNET writes "Besides being the first recorder to burn CD-RW media at 24X, the drive also supports an intriguing new technology dubbed DiscT@2, which lets you ‘tattoo’ images onto CD-R media." Check the entire review HERE.

7.22.02
Yamaha Internal CRW-F1 Models Now Shipping
Yamaha Electronics Corporation announces that their much-anticipated internal CRW-F1 models are now shipping. Available in both E-IDE and SCSI interfaces, the internal CRW-F1 models come in two colors. The internal E-IDE model CRW-F1ZE comes in platinum white and is available for a competitive estimated street price of $179.99. The same model in black (model number CRW-F1ZEN) is available at $199.99. The internal SCSI model CRW-F1ZS comes in platinum white and if offered at an estimated street price of $249.99. The same model in black (model number CRW-F1ZSN) is available at a $279.99. Read the full press release HERE.

6.27.02
YAMAHA CRW-F1: The Ultimate CD-Recorder
With the introduction of the industry’s first 24X ReWritable recorder with Mt. Rainier support, exclusive DiscT@2 technology that eliminates the need for labels, Advanced Audio Master recording mode, reliable Full-CAV writing, a software bundle worth over $300, and the awesome new external design, there is no denying that Yamaha’s CRW-F1 is the Ultimate CD Recorder. Read the full press release HERE.

6.24.02
Yamaha's Chooses Toast CD Recording Software Bundle For Two External MAC-Compatible CD Recorders
Roxio’s Toast 5 Lite will be bundled with two CRW-F1 external recorders——the CRW-F1ZSX (SCSI) and dual interface CRW-F1ZDX (FireWire/USB 2.0) both developed specifically for the Macintosh user. Read the full press release HERE.

6.20.02
Yamaha Uncovers Its Much Anticipated External CRW-F1 CD-Recorders
Yamaha’s all new CRW-F1 external models are not only geared to provide easy connectivity, reliable performance and high-quality top-speed CD recording, but also become an appealing, decorative part of any work environment. Three models are available: 1) A Dual Interface model featuring both FireWire and USB 2.0 connections (model CRW-F1ZDX); 2) A USB 2.0 model (model CRW-F1ZUX); and 3) An Ultra SCSI model (model CRW-F1ZSX). Read the full press release HERE.

6.17.02
Yamaha's CRW-F1 Poised To Replace The Floppy Disk With The Industry's First 24X Rewrite Speed And Mt. Rainier Support
The CRW-F1 is the first CD recorder ever to offer Ultra Speed 24X ReWritable capabilities. With full Mt. Rainer support, the CRW-F1 burns CD-RW discs at up to 24X thus reducing the time for your overall rewriting experience by 50% compared to the fastest CD-RW record speeds available today. Also new to the CD-RW Industry is Yamaha’s CD-RW Audio Track Edit system. With the introduction of this exclusive technology, there is no longer a need to erase an entire CD-RW disc to add or remove audio tracks, greatly increasing the overall ease-of-use of CD-RW media. Read the full press release HERE.

6.13.02
Yamaha's CRW-F1 Delivers Top Quality CD Recording Without Compromising Speed With Full-CAV Technology
Yamaha’s efficient use of Full-CAV technology allows writing to increase at a smooth and consistent rate until it achieves full speed while Yamaha’s exclusive OWSC (Optimum Write Speed Control) adjusts to the maximum recording speed of the blank CD-R. Read the full press release HERE.

6.10.02
Yamaha's CRW-F1 Series Guarantees CD-R Audio Excellence Via Advanced Audio Master
Similar to VCR recorders that can record video at SP or LP modes, delivering the best picture quality through the SP mode or the longest recording time using the LP mode, Advanced Audio Master Quality Recording mode allows users to record CDs at the best (SP) quality possible. Read the full press release HERE.

6.06.02
Revolutionary Disc T@2 Technology Burns Graphics & Text Onto CD-R Disks
This new technology was developed by Yamaha’s optical storage engineers, which allows the laser to tattoo graphics, text and designs onto the unused outer portion of any CD-R disc. Read the full press release HERE.

6.03.02
Yamaha Announces The All-New CRW-F1 CD-Recorder Series: The Ultimate High-Quality CD-Recorder Family Is Unveiled
The CRW-F1 offers features never seen before in consumer or professional CD recording: While the CRW-F1’s ability to burn graphics and text directly onto CDs is revolutionary, it’s the burner’s seamless ultra high speed recording technology, as well as its host of other exclusive features that make this recorder one of the fastest — and most innovative — recorders to ever hit the industry. Read the full press release HERE.