New CD Labeling Technology

bjurusik · #1 January 15th, 2004, 09:28 AM

Not sure if anyone has seen this yet, but check it out, it's pretty cool:

http://www.pcworld.com/news/article/...011204X,00.asp

It's invented by HP, so maybe when it does debut, it will debut in a Mac.

diablojota · #2 January 15th, 2004, 10:36 AM

That is pretty cool. Yes, let's hope that it comes out for the Mac as well. Perhaps this could lead to some cool features (perhaps label burning integration in iTunes, etc.)

monktus · #3 January 15th, 2004, 10:58 AM

Cool. I'd seen the similar Yamaha system before but this looks a bit better, hopefully shouldn't cost too much too. I'd imagine that Apple would implement this sooner rather that later since they're already quite big on DVD writing.

mindbend · #4 January 15th, 2004, 11:12 AM

It is pretty cool, but to really take off it needs to be a system where you don't have to flip the disc to burn the label. Also, what isn't clear in the article is how exactly the label is prepared. For example, presumably Toast or the PC equivalent would have to be updated to factor in such labeling technology. Likewise for Apple's built-in disc-writing solution. Until LightScribe is built-in to Toast and until the drives have dual lasers to avoid disc-flipping, I will continue to use my Sharpie for nine out of ten burns (it's still faster and easier). The other 10% will get the full color inkjet print treatment.

Looking forward to this technology in its version about two years from now when it really settles in.

Urbansory · #5 January 15th, 2004, 05:53 PM

It's about time. I'm sure we all experienced a problem with a do it yourself label. Either it sticks to your hand when you apply it, it bubbles, the print was a little off, or the damn thing makes the drive sound crazy and vibrate like all hell. I experienced each once, and that was enough to keep it from being a habit. My best labels were for college projects, they looked great, but not something i would do for no reason other than making a great first impression. I have almost a full pack of unused labels around here somewhere.

But custom designs i can burn... I can see my CDs in my car now... with friends asking... "How did you do that"

phatcactus · #6 January 15th, 2004, 07:28 PM

Quote:

It is pretty cool, but to really take off it needs to be a system where you don't have to flip the disc to burn the label.

But that would make the drive twice as expensive, no?
I'd be quite happy flipping my disc over to get a burnt-on label.

I'd love to see them work color into it. Is that even possible? I suppose if the top of the disc were coated in some material that changes color based on how long it's exposed to the laser. Or maybe something like how Polaroids work. But round. And less messy.

Fun.

Trip · #7 January 15th, 2004, 08:39 PM

That + Garage Band + lots of talent (and CDs) = own recording label for bands.
Man, the future sucks.

bjurusik · #8 January 15th, 2004, 10:41 PM

Maybe Apple will incorporate it into the iTMS ... when you buy a song it will include artwork to burn onto the disc, much like the cover art. One thing that disappoints me with the cover art they include, is that there is no print feature to make your own cover art ... besides the artwork isn't of high resolution.