Verbatim Adds World's First 2x-Speed HD DVD Recordable Media to Industry's Broadest H

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Verbatim Adds World's First 2x-Speed HD DVD Recordable Media to Industry's Broadest HD DVD Media Product Line

Sunday January 6, 10:00 pm ET
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LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Verbatim® Americas, LLC announced today that it will begin shipping the world’s first 2x-speed HD DVD-R (recordable) and HD DVD-RW (rewriteable) discs this quarter. By adding the new HD DVD recordable media to its current offerings, Verbatim now offers the industry’s broadest range of premium-quality HD DVD media products. The complete HD DVD media product line, including Verbatim’s 2x HD DVD R/RW media and its 1x HD DVD-R DL media will be showcased at Verbatim’s CES Booth #S4-36249 in the South Hall this week.

Verbatim 2x-speed HD DVD-R/RW Media -- At 2x-speed Verbatim’s new recordable and rewriteable HD DVDs slash the time required to fill a 15GB HD DVD disc to about 30 minutes, compared to about 1 hour at 1x speed. HD DVD media supports the Advanced Access Content System copy-protection technology.

To achieve the higher performance required for 2x write speeds, Mitsubishi Kagaku Media (MKM), Verbatim’s parent company, leveraged its proven dye technology to develop a new highly sensitive recording layer. The recording characteristics of Verbatim HD DVD-R discs are further enhanced by the disc’s physical attributes. Features such as a uniform groove shape, consistent substrate thickness and flatness of the disc have been proven to optimize the performance and longevity of Verbatim media. These characteristics are achieved using a new mastering process, ultra-precise molding technology and advanced bonding techniques developed by MKM. To achieve the narrow track pitch of the HD DVD format, MKM also developed a stamper with a precise groove shape.

Verbatim’s single-sided, dual layer HD DVD-R Media has been available in Japan since July of 2006 and began shipping to its North American customers when compatible hardware became available in Q1 2007. Verbatim's HD DVD DL media supports the Advanced Access Content System copy-protection technology.

To achieve the best balance of reflectivity, transmission and absorption for both recording layers, MKM developed a new highly sensitive recording dye. The high recording sensitivity plus the wider power margin of the new recording layer ensure a low error rate, regardless of drive power fluctuations or smudges on the disc surface. Highly resistant to sunlight and heat, the media provides ultra-stable recording characteristics for a lifetime of high performance -- even after long periods of storage -- for both recorded and unrecorded media.

Verbatim/MKM is a general member of the HD DVD Promotion Group and a charter member of the DVD Forum.

About Verbatim

Verbatim’s businesses in the Americas, Europe/Middle East/Africa and Asia Pacific regions are wholly owned subsidiaries of Tokyo-based Mitsubishi Kagaku Media Co., Ltd. MKM’s parent company, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (MCC), is Japan's largest chemical company.

Verbatim develops and markets innovative, high-quality products for storing, moving and using digital content. Known for its leadership in the optical, magnetic and flash storage 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 Americas, LLC, 1200 W.T. Harris Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28262, (800) 421-4188. In Europe, Verbatim Ltd., Prestige House, 23-26 High Street, Egham, Surrey, TW20 9DU, UK, (+44) 1784 439 781. In Japan, Mitsubishi Kagaku Media Co., Ltd., 31-19, Shiba 5-Chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0014, (+81) 3-5454-3972. Or visit the web site at www.verbatim.com and select the country of your location.

Editor’s Note: For photos and more information on Verbatim’s new HD DVD media, contact Andy Marken, Marken Communications, Inc.; (408) 986-0100 or email andy@markencom.com.

Verbatim is a registered trademark of Verbatim Americas, LLC. Other company and product names contained herein are trademarks of their respective companies. Specifications subject to change without notice.

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[Blueguy]

Are there any burners available to use that media on?

[Kappy]

Are there any burners available to use that media on?

Toshiba also announce the new Qosimo G45 laptops that will have an HD DVD-RW

http://eon.businesswire.com/releases...rweb605121.htm

Toshiba Updates Industry’s Most Affordable Portfolio of High-Definition Laptops

Company’s HD DVD Lineup Features Starting Price of $899; New Qosmio World’s First Notebook with HD DVD-R/RW Drive

LAS VEGAS (Business Wire EON) January 6, 2008 -- Toshiba’s Digital Product Division (DPD), a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., today announced it lowered the starting price on its HD DVD notebook line to $899, starting with the Satellite A205 notebook. In addition to the new pricing structure, Toshiba incorporated the world’s first notebook HD DVD-R/RW optical drive into the Qosmio G45, and collectively boosted the greater overall power and functionality of its full lineup of HD DVD enabled notebook computers.

I haven't heard of any PC drives being introduced, yet.

[Liqwid]

Toshiba also announce the new Qosimo G45 laptops that will have an HD DVD-RW

http://eon.businesswire.com/releases...rweb605121.htm



I haven't heard of any PC drives being introduced, yet.

I'm saving up for that new Qosmio. I need a new lappy anyways. I was going to get a Macbook Pro, but I did love my old Toshiba.