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TELECOMWORLDWIRE-3 July 2001-LaCie unveils CDRW drive featuring 40x read speed (C)1994-2001 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD http://www.m2.com LaCie has introduced what it claims to be the market's fastest CDRW drive. The new LaCie 24x10x40x CD-RW drive burns complete 650Mb CDs in approximately two minutes with an ability to write CD-Rs at 3.6Mb/ s, or 24x. The drive can also rewrite CD-RW discs at 1.5Mb/s (10x) and offers a 40x reading speed. Other features include the use of BURN-Proof technology to eliminate the possibility of buffer under- runs and to ensure error-free recording at 24x speeds, even when the drive is used with lower-performance PCs. The technology also allows users to burn CDs in the background while working with other applications. In addition the drive comes with a FireWire interface, enabling users to connect, remove or swap the drive without restarting the computer. The LaCie 24x10x40x CD-RW will be available this month, priced at GBP249+VAT. ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected]))