Fremont, CA – February 7, 2008 – Philips & Lite-On Digital Solutions (PLDS) USA is introducing its first external BD-ROM (Blu-ray Disc Reader) drive to the market.  The Lite-On DX-4O1S allows users to take their BD-ROM everywhere they go to playback high-definition content on different PCs via an USB 2.0 connection. 

“The drive’s USB interface is a great feature where consumers can easily use a standard USB cable to connect to virtually any PC* in the world,” says Christine Hsing, Marketing Manager at PLDS.  “The new Lite-On external BD-ROM gives them a convenient way to enjoy Blu-ray disc, DVD, and CD playback on different PCs*.” Ms. Hsing added.

The DX-4O1S BD-ROM retail pack comes with the latest Cyberlink Power DVD software for playback of Blu-ray disc media, DVD, or CD multi-media content.

The Lite-On DX-4O1S external BD-ROM can also be used as a universal playback device.  It can read virtually every format available including BD-R/RE/ROM, Single-layer or Double-layer media at 4X maximum. Single Layer DVD ±R or DVD-ROM can be read at 12X max, while Double Layer DVD±R and Single Layer DVD±RW can be read at 8X max. CD-R/RW/ROM has a maximum read speed of 32X.

The DX-4O1S Blu-ray BD-ROM drive will be available at retail outlets in March with an affordable suggested list price of $299.99.

*Every PC must meet the minimum system requirements for BD content playback.

About PLDS
PLDS (Philips & Lite-On Digital Solutions) is a joint venture between Royal Philips Electronics and Lite-On IT Corporation that is responsible for the sales and marketing of Lite-On branded Optical Disc Drive (ODD) business. The combination of a strong R&D focus and access to enormous production capacity makes PLDS an industry leading company. PLDS is dedicated to excellence and devote best efforts to further expand innovative quality product offerings for the PC industry and strengthen its top global position in the ODD industry.