Sonic introduce AuthorScript CE

Sonic Solutions, have introduced AuthorScript CE, a DVD formatting, recording and disc re-editing solution for consumer electronics (CE) manufacturers of set-top DVD recorders.
AuthorScript CE is based on Sonic AuthorScript PC, the DVD formatting engine most widely used by professionals creating Hollywood movies as well as by consumers publishing home movies on DVD. The first products incorporating AuthorScript CE are expected to enter the market in early 2003.
Introduced just five years ago, set-top DVD players have enjoyed explosive growth with worldwide shipments expected to exceed 70 million units in 2002 and 100 million units in 2003. The first set-top DVD recorders were introduced in 2000, and they are expected to rapidly replace VHS recorders.
"The demand for DVD recording will grow exponentially, building on the unprecedented rate of consumer adoption of DVD players. We believe that by 2005 most DVD set-top players will include a record button," said Bob Doris, President and CEO of Sonic.
"With AuthorScript CE, Sonic is leveraging its significant DVD expertise beyond the PC arena into the set-top space, delivering consumer electronics manufacturers a solution that allows them to bring new DVD recording products to market more quickly and with more features, flexibility, and compatibility."
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