Verbatim to Deliver 8x DVD+R Write-once Media

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Verbatim to Deliver 8x DVD+R Write-once Media as Drives Hit Market
Thursday November 6, 8:05 am ET
New Discs Significantly Reduce Recording Time; Company Ramps Production as DVD Burner Availability, Demand Increase


CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 6, 2003-- Verbatim® Corporation, the first media manufacturer to offer a complete family of high-speed write-once and rewritable DVD media, announced today 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.
Recognized for its research and development strength, Verbatim has an unmatched history of being first with the industry's fastest optical media while maintaining its reputation for providing the highest levels of reliability and durability. 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.

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[PC-GUY]

Thats great news thanks. I'm seeing more and more reason to buy any 8x burner and more choices. Lets just hope they don't kill us with price of the media.

[scarecrow]

I just wonder which media they stamp, as Verbatim NEVER, EVER made media themselves...