Verbatim Adds World's First 2x-Speed HD DVD Recordable Media to Industry's Broadest HD DVD Media Product Line
Provides One-stop Shopping for Highest Speeds, Highest Capacities,
Highest Quality
LAS VEGAS--(Business Wire)--Verbatim(R) Americas, LLC announced today that it will begin
shipping the world's first 2x-speed HD DVD-R (recordable) and HD
DVD-RW (rewriteable) discs this quarter. By adding the new HD DVD
recordable media to its current offerings, Verbatim now offers the
industry's broadest range of premium-quality HD DVD media products.
The complete HD DVD media product line, including Verbatim's 2x HD DVD
R/RW media and its 1x HD DVD-R DL media will be showcased at
Verbatim's CES Booth #S4-36249 in the South Hall this week.
Verbatim 2x-speed HD DVD-R/RW Media -- At 2x-speed Verbatim's new
recordable and rewriteable HD DVDs slash the time required to fill a
15GB HD DVD disc to about 30 minutes, compared to about 1 hour at 1x
speed. HD DVD media supports the Advanced Access Content System
copy-protection technology.
To achieve the higher performance required for 2x write speeds,
Mitsubishi Kagaku Media (MKM), Verbatim's parent company, leveraged
its proven dye technology to develop a new highly sensitive recording
layer. The recording characteristics of Verbatim HD DVD-R discs are
further enhanced by the disc's physical attributes. Features such as a
uniform groove shape, consistent substrate thickness and flatness of
the disc have been proven to optimize the performance and longevity of
Verbatim media. These characteristics are achieved using a new
mastering process, ultra-precise molding technology and advanced
bonding techniques developed by MKM. To achieve the narrow track pitch
of the HD DVD format, MKM also developed a stamper with a precise
groove shape.
Verbatim's single-sided, dual layer HD DVD-R Media has been
available in Japan since July of 2006 and began shipping to its North
American customers when compatible hardware became available in Q1
2007. Verbatim's HD DVD DL media supports the Advanced Access Content
System copy-protection technology.
To achieve the best balance of reflectivity, transmission and
absorption for both recording layers, MKM developed a new highly
sensitive recording dye. The high recording sensitivity plus the wider
power margin of the new recording layer ensure a low error rate,
regardless of drive power fluctuations or smudges on the disc surface.
Highly resistant to sunlight and heat, the media provides ultra-stable
recording characteristics for a lifetime of high performance -- even
after long periods of storage -- for both recorded and unrecorded
media.
Verbatim/MKM is a general member of the HD DVD Promotion Group and
a charter member of the DVD Forum.
About Verbatim
Verbatim's businesses in the Americas, Europe/Middle East/Africa
and Asia Pacific regions are wholly owned subsidiaries of Tokyo-based
Mitsubishi Kagaku Media Co., Ltd. MKM's parent company, Mitsubishi
Chemical Corporation (MCC), is Japan's largest chemical company.
Verbatim develops and markets innovative, high-quality products
for storing, moving and using digital content. Known for its
leadership in the optical, magnetic and flash storage and related
accessories markets, the company provides reliable, unique
technologies and products that are highly sought after and broadly
distributed worldwide. For more information, contact Verbatim
Americas, LLC, 1200 W.T. Harris Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28262, (800)
421-4188. In Europe, Verbatim Ltd., Prestige House, 23-26 High Street,
Egham, Surrey, TW20 9DU, UK, (+44) 1784 439 781. In Japan, Mitsubishi
Kagaku Media Co., Ltd., 31-19, Shiba 5-Chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo
108-0014, (+81) 3-5454-3972. Or visit the web site at www.verbatim.com
and select the country of your location.
Editor's Note: For photos and more information on Verbatim's new
HD DVD media, contact Andy Marken, Marken Communications, Inc.; (408)
986-0100 or email andy@markencom.com.
Verbatim is a registered trademark of Verbatim Americas, LLC.
Other company and product names contained herein are trademarks of
their respective companies. Specifications subject to change without
notice.
Verbatim Americas, LLC
Tim Clatterbuck, 704-547-6500
tim.clatterbuck@verbatim.com
or
Marken Communications
Andy Marken, 408-986-0100
Andy@Markencom.com
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