Verbatim to deliver 8x DVD + R write-once media as drives hit market: new discs significantly reduce recording time, company ramps production as DVD burner availability, demand increase - Top Technology Showcase - Brief Article

Computer Technology Review, Dec, 2003

Verbatim Corporation has 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 OEMs 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.

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8x-speed DVD R media uses Metal Azo recording dye, a proprietary technology developed by Verbatim's parent company, Mitsubishi Kagaku Media.

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.

By using the dye technology incorporated in its 4X DVD R media as the platform for the new, more sensitive AZO technology, Verbatim engineers achieved high-speed 8x R write speed and ensured that the new media will maintain 1x, 2.4x and 4x recording compatibility.

With the availability of media that complies with the 8x DVD R specifications, consumers, businesses and professionals can save a tremendous amount of time in recording their content to media that is compatible with the widest possible range of DVD set top players and computer DVD-ROM drives in use today. These features and the low storage cost make Verbatim 8x-speed DataLifePlus DVD R media a solution for businesses and professionals that need a high-quality DVD duplication solution. The faster speed will enable them to duplicate and distribute DVDs such as training, sales videos, service/support videos, databases, etc. more efficiently and will help them increase their productivity.

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