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Friday, June 28, 2002
Verbatim Showcases 4.7GB DVD+R and DVD+RW Discs at DV Expo
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Verbatim Corporation featured its DataLifePlus
4.7GB DVD+R and DVD+RW media at DV Expo this week at the Jacob K. Javits in New
York City. Both the Write-Once and ReWriteable discs are certified for 2.4x recording
speed (equivalent to 3.32MB/sec or 22x CD-R performance)--the fastest recording
speed of any current DVD format. Verbatim's DVD+R and DVD+RW media can be used
with drives and recorders offered by industry leaders such as Dell, Hewlett Packard
Company, Philips Electronics, Ricoh Company Ltd., and Sony Corporation.
Verbatim DVD+R and +RW discs can be played back by the vast majority of DVD-ROM
drives and DVD video players in use today. Broad compatibility, a low storage
cost and high-speed recording make the discs ideal for sharing computer data,
home videos, photos, and music.
With certification for recording speeds of up to 2.4x, PC and consumer electronics
users will have the assurance that Verbatim's new +RW and +R media provide optimum
recording at the full-rated speed and that the media not only withstands the
higher speeds of the new drives, it maximizes their performance.
To achieve 2.4x DVD recording while maintaining the quality and reliability users
have come to expect from DataLifePlus media, Verbatim uses advanced technologies
and manufacturing techniques. The DVD+RW media incorporates its Super Eutectic
Recording Layer (SERL) technology, and the DVD+R media utilizes a patented Metal
Azo dye for the recording layer. These technologies also contribute to the high
durability and light resistance of Verbatim +R/+RW media.
"The new +R/+RW drives that are being rolled out by HP, Philips and Sony are
priced about the same as the early DVD+RW drives, even though they now offer
write-once support," said Tim Clatterbuck, Verbatim's director of optical storage
marketing. "The added write-once capability combined with affordable pricing
and Microsoft's support for the +RW formats with the Mt. Rainer specification
will accelerate drive sales and ultimately media sales."
Gartner, a market research firm, recently reported that manufacturers shipped
more than 600,000 DVD recording drives in 2001 and predicted that number will
double in 2002. Gartner also forecast that the number of DVD recording drives
shipped will reach 3.9 million in 2003 and 14.3 million in 2004.
Verbatim DVD+R and +RW discs can be played back by the vast majority of DVD-ROM
drives and DVD video players in use today. Broad compatibility, a low storage
cost and high-speed recording make the discs ideal for sharing computer data,
home videos, photos, and music.
With Gigabytes of capacity and more than 1,000 rewrites, Verbatim DVD+RW media
is a cost-effective solution for storing files that may require updating or editing.
For files that must be protected from alteration or erasure, Verbatim DVD+R write-once
media provides users with the security they need. The high capacity and 100-year
data life also make the +R media an excellent storage solution for backups and
archiving.
By supporting both the random access of CAV (Constant Angular Velocity) for data
storage and the sequential access of CLV (Constant Linear Velocity) for streaming
video or audio, Verbatim DVD+RW and DVD+R media can be used for both data storage
and audio/video applications. CAV can be used in high-speed, random-access applications
and CLV can be used in real-time recording applications.
The DVD+R/+RW format utilizes lossless linking technology to support multi-session
writing, allowing users to write (and read) additional data and video segments
without finalizing the sessions. Support for lossless linking enhances playback
compatibility and allows different users to add recording sessions to discs that
have not been finalized. With support for lossless linking and the new Mount
Ranier specification, DVD+R/+RW users will be able to write to any sector on
the disc with full defect management capabilities and convenient drag-and-drop
capabilities.
Verbatim packages its high-quality +RW and +R media in standard jewel box cases
and DVD video tall boxes. While the discs inside the packages are the same, the
difference in packaging provides consumers with a quick and easy way to distinguish
between discs used for computer storage and those used to store movies and videos,.
Verbatim and MCC are original members of the DVD+RW Alliance that developed the
DVD+RW format.
Pricing, Availability
Available through authorized resellers and the Verbatim web site, DataLifePlus
DVD+R write-once media has a street price of $6.00 for the single-sided 4.7GB
discs. DataLifePlus 4.7GB DVD+RW ReWriteable media is available for $9.00. Verbatim
backs the quality of its complete line of DataLifePlus DVD media with a lifetime
warranty. |
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