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The "BD Reco BRP-R1" and "DVD Reco DVRP-R1" are external drives enabling TV-recorded programs to be saved onto discs.
Scheduled for release in mid-February, the products are priced at approximately ¥22,880 and ¥10,340, respectively.
These drives support recording via USB HDD on compatible TVs, addressing data portability and preservation challenges.
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