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I/OMAGIC SELECTS ROXIO SW FOR LATEST OPTICAL STO COMBO DRIVE

I/OMagic Corporation, a leading developer and marketer of data storage and digital entertainment devices, announced that it has signed an agreement with Roxio Inc to include Easy CD & DVD Creator 6 Basic and Roxio DVDMax software in the new I/OMagic "MediaStation Combo" drive. The MediaStation Combo is a multi-function 48x24x48 external USB 2.0 CD-RW/16x DVD-ROM plus 7-n-1 Media Card Reader.

"We are excited about including Roxio software in the latest edition of our MediaStation products," said Tony Andrews, vice president of Engineering and Product Development for I/OMagic Corporation. "Roxio's award-winning CD and DVD recording capabilities, and high resolution video playback software are the perfect companion to our multi-function MediaStation product."

The MediaStation Combo is the latest edition to I/OMagic's family of MediaStation products. The ultimate in space-saving devices, the MediaStation Combo allows users to watch DVDs, burn a CD or transfer digital camera media to a PC or notebook from one source. This external USB 2.0 combo drive writes CD-R at 48x, CD-RW at 24x and reads CDs at 48x speed. It also features a three-way adjustable lighting system and a USB 1.1 card reader that reads seven types of media including Compact Flash (CF), Smart Media (SM), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro, Secure Digital (SD), Multimedia (MMC), and IBM Micro Drive.

Roxio's Easy CD & DVD Creator 6 is the only PC-based integrated digital media suite that offers consumers feature-rich applications to capture, edit, manage and burn photos, videos, music and data onto CD or DVD. The product's new interface empowers users of all skill levels to create, copy and customize CDs and DVDs. In addition, consumers can also enjoy the Roxio DVDMax Player's video and audio capabilities, providing users with a great experience when watching DVDs, VCDs and SVCDs.

The MediaStation Combo has an introductory price of $199.99 and is being launched through Target stores.