Technology Connections S4 E35 - LightScribe: HP's Clever Twist on the CD Burner

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Technology Connections S4 E35 - LightScribe: HP's Clever Twist on the CD Burner
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I remember when LightScribe was first marketed, and let me tell you I thought it was *the* *coolest* *thing* to ever happen. Burning labels with lasers? No way! Well, it worked amazingly well. LightScribe wasn’t without its flaws, though, and in this video we’ll discuss a bit of its history, how it worked, and why it wasn’t a runaway success.

CreatorAlec Watson
ActorAlec Watson
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