Verbatim Begins Final Testing of New 8x DVD+RW Media; Slashes Write Time to About 7 Minutes — World's Fastest DVD Rewriting

Business Wire, Jan 5, 2005

LAS VEGAS -- Verbatim(R) Corporation announced at CES today that it expects to begin shipping its new 8x DVD RW media to retailers in Q1 2005. DVD burner manufacturers and their software suppliers have started using the media for drive design, read/write and compatibility testing. With the new Verbatim 8x DVD RW media, users will be able to write or rewrite an entire 4.7GB disc in about 7 minutes.

Applications range from creating video, audio and multimedia files as well as digital photo albums that will be edited or updated. The capacity and performance of the new media will also make it ideal for backups.

To deliver high-speed rewriteable performance, Verbatim produces the media with A-SERL (Advanced Super Eutectic Recording Layer) technology, the proprietary phase-change recording layer technology developed by Mitsubishi(R) Kagaku Media (MKM), Verbatim's parent company. A-SERL technology enables noise-free recording up to 1,000 times by taking the disc back to its original state with every erasure and leaving a virtually flawless disc for the next recording. With conventional rewriteable media, the recording layer deteriorates with every rewrite, causing a decrease in quality. By combining the A-SERL technology with precision stamper and precision molding technologies during the manufacturing process, Verbatim 8x DVD RW media provides a high level of stability during storage and playback.

Availability

Backed by a limited lifetime warranty, Verbatim 8x DVD RW media will be available through leading retailers, Internet resellers and distributors across the country late in Q1 2005.

About Verbatim

Verbatim(R) Corporation, a Mitsubishi(R) Kagaku Media Company, is an international organization that develops and markets innovative, high-quality products for storing, moving and using digital content. Known for its leadership in the removable storage media 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 at 1200 W.T. Harris Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28262, (800) 421-4188, FAX (704) 547-6609; or visit the company's web site at www.verbatim.com.

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