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VERITAS MyCD. Brian Greene Product Manager Desktop and Mobile Business Unit Announcement Date: June 27, 2000. Agenda. Market Information MyCD Overview Benefits Features Pricing and Availability Summary. CD-RW Uses. What do the users want to do with the technology? Make Audio CDs - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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VERITAS MyCDVERITAS MyCD
Brian Greene
Product Manager
Desktop and Mobile Business Unit
Announcement Date: June 27, 2000
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AgendaAgenda
Market Information MyCD Overview Benefits Features Pricing and Availability Summary
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CD-RW UsesCD-RW Uses
What do the users want to do with the technology?
• Make Audio CDsMake Audio CDs
• BackupBackup
• Archive/Transport DataArchive/Transport Data
• Make Data CDsMake Data CDs
• Copy GamesCopy Games
• Create Photo CDsCreate Photo CDs
• Store GraphicsStore Graphics
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CD-RW Market GrowthCD-RW Market Growth
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
1999 2000 2001 2002
CD-RW Units (M)
Source: Santa Clara Consulting Group, 2000
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Current Market IssuesCurrent Market Issues
Need for dependable CD-recording software Buffer under-runs Non-consumer software
• ““All things to all people”All things to all people” Technical Jargon in User Interface
• Close vs. Open sessionsClose vs. Open sessions
• Source vs. DestinationSource vs. Destination
• Track at Once vs. Disc at OnceTrack at Once vs. Disc at Once
• Run write test?Run write test?
• Manually convert MP3 filesManually convert MP3 files
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What is MyCD?What is MyCD?
Hassle-free CD-recording software Gives consumers freedom to make
personalized music and data CDs Make a CD with as few as three mouse clicks
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Who is MyCD For?Who is MyCD For?
Specifically targeted at consumers:
• HomeHome
• Small Office/Home OfficeSmall Office/Home Office
• Non-technical users of CD-RW drivesNon-technical users of CD-RW drives
• Operating system supportOperating system support
• Windows 95/98Windows 95/98
• Windows NT Workstation 4.0Windows NT Workstation 4.0
• Windows Millennium EditionWindows Millennium Edition
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What Does MyCD Do?What Does MyCD Do?
Users can easily create:
• Verbatim copies of an existing CDVerbatim copies of an existing CD
• Data CDsData CDs
• Including digital photosIncluding digital photos
• Create audio CD compilationsCreate audio CD compilations
• From MP3 files or music CDsFrom MP3 files or music CDs
• Create CDs with your favorite musicCreate CDs with your favorite music
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User InterfaceUser Interface
Uses common language to describe tasks
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User InterfaceUser Interface
Guides the user through the CD creation process
Lists the steps involved from beginning to end
Current step is highlighted
Current action required is highlighted
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BenefitsBenefits
Built-in intelligence to make many decisions for the user
• Automatically:Automatically:
• Selects the source and target drivesSelects the source and target drives
• Performs Write Speed TestPerforms Write Speed Test
• Verifies data CDsVerifies data CDs
• Prepares CD to be read in other CD-ROM drivesPrepares CD to be read in other CD-ROM drives
• Limited UI options to eliminate confusionLimited UI options to eliminate confusion
• Default selection override availableDefault selection override available
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BenefitsBenefits
Reduced Buffer Under-runs
• Advanced recording technology in a consumer productAdvanced recording technology in a consumer product
• Optimized for recording to multiple CD recorders Optimized for recording to multiple CD recorders simultaneouslysimultaneously
• Displays dialog box explaining the buffer under-run issue Displays dialog box explaining the buffer under-run issue prior to writing a CDprior to writing a CD
• Performs write speed test to determine optimum Performs write speed test to determine optimum recording speedrecording speed
• Clean and efficient software engine designClean and efficient software engine design Online troubleshooting guide
• Glossary of termsGlossary of terms
• Usage/operation tipsUsage/operation tips
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FeaturesFeatures
Make a verbatim copy Make an audio CD
• From one or multiple music CDsFrom one or multiple music CDs
• From MP3 on the hard driveFrom MP3 on the hard drive
Make a data CD Writes CDs in disc at once format
• Get an “exact” copyGet an “exact” copy
• No gapsNo gaps
Supports CD text
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FeaturesFeatures
Automatically convert MP3 files to WAV
• Allows the CD to be played anywhereAllows the CD to be played anywhere
Customize song/track titles Automatically verify data CDs Auto eject tray for the drive we want to use
• Eliminates confusionEliminates confusion
Option to make multiple copies
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Pricing and AvailabilityPricing and Availability
$39 MSRP Available late July 2000
• 2-tier distribution channel2-tier distribution channel
• Retail outletsRetail outlets
• Direct via VERITAS Online StoreDirect via VERITAS Online Store
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SummarySummary
Makes your CD right the first time Consumer User Interface
• Guides user through the CD creation processGuides user through the CD creation process
• MyCD helps you get the CD you wantMyCD helps you get the CD you want
From the leader in Data Availability
• Award-winning Backup Exec Desktop EditionAward-winning Backup Exec Desktop Edition
Uses advanced professional technology in a consumer application
Users can make a CD within minutes of installation