Imation Corp. will feature is complete portfolio of CD-R/CD-RW media solutions in Booth #3904 during TECHXNY/PCEXPO 2002 in New York, June 25-27th. These offerings include the new additions of 48X CD-R, 4X-16X High-Speed CD-RW, 10X-24X Ultra-Speed CD-RW, Mini 202MB CD-R and Professional-Grade CD-R - all new offerings designed to provide more storage solutions for today's digital lifestyles. "The proliferation of digital photography, audio and video within business and consumer applications has transformed customer expectations for data storage management. The demand is no longer solely focused on capacity, but also on speed, portability and durability," said Steve Carter, Imation Corp. vice president and general manager, Imation Personal Storage Solutions Business. "By expanding our line of CD-R/RW media with faster speeds, smaller form factors and higher capacities, we are able to provide our customers a complete portfolio of storage solutions so they can better manage and store their digital information."

Storage Media Gets Faster

Imation will display its new 48X CD-R media - a recordable CD featuring the fastest write speeds available. The write-once discs offer an increased storage capacity of 700MB of data or up to 80 minutes uncompressed audio files. Each disc is tested to meet Imation's exacting standards to protect against the toughest environmental conditions. Available in five neon colors and silver, this highly reliable media can be played back in music CD players, CD-RW drives or CD-ROM drives.

Imation also will preview the most recent addition to its expanding line of CD-RW media. The new 4X-16X High-Speed CD-RW discs are rewritable CDs that feature 700MB of data storage, an increased recording speed of 16X and totally noise-free playback. Imation 4-16X High-Speed CD-RW discs are only compatible for recording with the latest CD-RW drives which feature the High-Speed Logo. Available in silver or five neon colors, the media can be used for playback by existing multiread drives such as CD-ROM, DVD-ROM and rewritable DVD.

Storage Media Gets Smaller and More Portable

Imation's line of smaller format optical media continues to expand with the recent addition of 202MB Mini CD-R. These tiny discs hold up to 202MB of digital information or more than 23 minutes uncompressed audio - ideal for digital video clips, audio clips, personal web sites or any other information. Imation Mini CD-R/RW discs are compatible with all standard CD-ROM-equipped computers or tray-based CD players, as well as a number of audio/video digital devices.

The recently launched Business Card CD-R discs feature write speeds of up to 24X and can hold up to 50MB of information or 5.5 minutes of audio files. Ideal for a leave behind with business partners or customers - perfect for sharing company information, marketing materials, PowerPoint presentations, and more. Available in a white-printable surface, these discs can be customization for a professional impression.

Imation Extends Storage into the Professional Arena

Imation's recently launched Professional-Grade CD-R media is designed for the professional or consumer with data-intensive needs. These premium discs feature a scratch-resistant surface and an enhanced dye layer with built-in UV-light degradation protection for maximum data reliability and longevity. With write speeds of 48X, these write-once discs have a storage capacity of 700MB, and are compatible with all leading CD writers and readers.

Customized Options for your Digital Lifestyle

For further customization of digital information, Imation offers a variety of surface options with its line of CD-R/RW media, including gold, silver, thermal and white-printable. The same high-performance, high-capacity CD-R/RW media is also available in five neon color options, including blueberry, lemon, cherry, lime and grape.