May 2006 – Verbatim, a pioneer in developing advanced DVD and Double Layer technologies, announced today a new Mini DVD+R Double-Layer (DL) disc. Measuring only 8cm in diameter, the new discs provide nearly one hour of continuous video capture time on a single side or 2.6 GB of storage capacity-almost twice the capacity of current mini DVDR discs. Five-packs of Verbatim Mini DVD+R DL media will be available in June 2006, when the first new Mini +R DL-compatible camcorders are launched. The media can also be recorded with drives supporting the +R DL format.
Fully compatible with the DVD+R DL standard endorsed by the DVD+RW Alliance, Verbatim’s new Mini DVD+R DL media can be played back by the majority of the current DVD players and DVD ROM drives. With broad playback support, recorded videos and photos can be easily shared and can be viewed on a TV or computer.
For added protection against the scratches and abrasion that can occur during normal camcorder and home use, the Mini DVD+R DL media features Verbatim’s special hardcoat ScratchGuard technology. The Scratch Guard protective coating on the disc surface makes irreplaceable home videos and photos 40 times more resistant to damage.
With Verbatim’s reputation for premium-quality media and the added Scratch Guard protection it provides, consumers can be confident that they have the best media on the market for their special memories and that they’ll be able to enjoy them for years to come.
“DVD camcorder users want longer recording times,” said Torsten Leye, Verbatim Marketing Manager Optical. “When consumers use the standard mode, they can only record about 30 minutes of video on the current mini DVD discs. Our new Mini Double Layer DVD+R disc allows them to record nearly one hour of their children’s soccer games, recitals, and other important events as a continuous recording on a single piece of high-quality media without need to turn the disc. So the risk of missing important scenes is minimized.”
As core members of the DVD+RW Format Group, Verbatim and its parent company, Mitsubishi Kagaku Media (MKM), have been at the forefront in developing technologies and manufacturing processes that ensure reliability and durability at today’s higher speeds. Double-Layer DVD+R technology was developed by MKM in collaboration with Philips and other DVD+RW Format members and was launched first to market in Europe by Verbatim in April 2004.
Availability
Verbatim Mini DVD+R DL discs in jewel case 5-packs will be available through leading retailers, Internet resellers and distributors in June 2006.
Verbatim 8cm DVD range:
DVD-R 8cm 1.4 GB 4x
DVD-RW 8cm 1.4 GB 2x
DVD+RW 8cm 1.4 GB 4x
NOTES TO EDITORS
About Verbatim:
Since 1969, development in data storage technology has been led by Verbatim – ranging from floppy discs and magneto-optical storage media to the latest CD and DVD formats, USB keys and flash memory cards. As part of the Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation Group Verbatim benefits from outstanding research and development enabling countless innovations shaping today’s storage media market. Verbatim’s demanding quality control during manufacturing processes guarantees first-class products. The company has been awarded numerous international comparative product reviews and is the market leader for optical media in Europe. For more information please visit:
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