Datasafe, is the first in Europe to launch 8X speed DVD-R media enabling consumers to record at speeds twice as fast.

DVD-R 8X can be recorded at speeds of up to 88 megabits per second, taking less than 9 minutes to write an entire disc. The disc can then be read more than 1 million times. The new format is also characterized by a very low rate of write error and offers excellent image stability.

DVD-R 8X media is for use in DVD-R/RW drives. The product is full compatible with DVD+ and more than two hours of high quality video, 120 minutes of audio or 4.7GB of data can be written to a single disc.

"We are delighted to be the first in World to offer a Ritek manufactured 8X DVD-R media" said James Mitchell, Marketing Manager of, Datasafe Media LTD. "Now Datasafe customers can experience exceptional high burning speeds as well as the high storage capacity, excellent quality and genuine value that define the product range."

Key features of DVD-R 8X media Speed - it will take less than 9 minutes to write 4.7 GB of data or 120 minutes of video onto a Datasafe DVD-R 8X. Complies with DVD-R 4.7GB version 1.0 standards Compatible with existing DVD-ROM and DVD-VIDEO drives and recorders Single format for the storage of video, images and data.