Victor Japan (JVC) has released new 4x DVD –RW discs’ (maximum data rate = 11.08 Mbps) as well as new 8x DVD–R. Both media series are available in five different colors and are printable (inkjet printing) and water-pen friendly. The 8x DVD-R discs are based on Taiyo Yuden technology, while the DVD-RW's are manufactured by JVC.