By Elina Shatkin, November 7, 2003
Verbatim Corporation, the first media manufacturer to offer a complete family of high-speed write-once and rewritable DVD media, announced that it will begin shipping 8x-speed DataLifePlus 4.7GB DVD+R media this month as higher-speed DVD multi-format burners become widely available. At 8x speed, a 4.7GB DVD+R disc can be filled to capacity in less than 10 minutes. Verbatim 8x DVD+R media has been tested and approved by major original equipment manufacturers of 8x burners such as BenQ DW800A, LiteOn LDW-841S, NEC ND-2100A and Plextor PX-708A, as well as the 8x DVD+R burners announced by HP, Philips and Dell.
The key component in achieving 8x speed DVD+R media is Metal Azo recording dye, a proprietary technology developed by Verbatim's parent company, Mitsubishi Kagaku Media (MKM). For higher reliability, the new 8x DVD+R media is manufactured utilizing Verbatim's proprietary Ultra-Precise Molding (UPM) technology
. With UPM, the deflection or tilt of the substrate is minimized so the media spins smoothly at high speeds, regardless of the type of drive. Stable rotation at high-speeds is critical to eliminate the possibility of data errors during the read/write processes.
By using the proven dye technology incorporated in its 4x DVD+R media as the platform for the new, more sensitive AZO technology, Verbatim engineers not only achieved high-speed 8x +R write speed, they ensured that the new media will maintain 1x, 2.4x and 4x recording compatibility.
Verbatim DataLifePlus 8x DVD+R media has an estimated street price of $3.99 and will be available through authorized resellers and the Verbatim web site in November. The new media is packaged in jewel cases, multi-packs and spindles. Blank inkjet printable surface discs will also be available. Verbatim backs the quality of its complete line of DataLifePlus DVD media with a lifetime warranty.
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