Built on years of experience producing the best nonlinear editors in the industry, Avio DVD’s performance is rock-solid, and it is compatible with a large array of add-on software and hardware packages, and more are coming every day. Avio DVD utilizes the same powerful DVD-Arabesk and DVD-Dicon technology that has met with such success in the Casablanca Prestige and Kron. The new outer case takes styling cues from the Kron and Prestige, and makes for a much sturdier Avio unit. The following new features have been integrated into Casablanca Avio DVD: * SmartEdit 6 Operating System included with every new AvioDVD - providing a wealth of editing features. * DVD writer including the "DVD-Arabesk 4" software for writing DVDs in DVD-R format (once writable) and DVD-RW (multiple writable). * "DVD-Dicon" technology with real-time video conversion of DV-direct projects (only available with DV-option). * The high quality silver casing features a fold-down faceplate to access the DVD writer. * "Whisper Edit" cooling concept for considerable noise reduction during operation. * Integrated VGA option for connecting the unit to two monitors (either used as a single monitor solution or two-monitor suite). * Now shipping with an 160 GB hard drive. With optional 256 RAM you can use hard drives up to 250 Gig!. The AvioDVD is now shipping with the following software products at no extra cost! o Fonts 1-4 o Effects 1-4 o Presentation Options