Verbatim Shipping Blu-ray Recordable and
Rewriteable Media
Verbatim® Corporation today announced the immediate availability of its 2X speed Blu-ray write-once (BD-R) and rewriteable (BD-RE) media. Verbatim's new BD media products are produced in the same familiar bare disc form as a standard DVD disc. With capacity of 25GB on a single layer, the next-generation BD media provides five times the capacity of a standard single layer DVD.
Verbatim BD media is produced to the highest quality standards at its optical disc manufacturing facility in Mizushima, Japan. The Mizushima factory is known for its expertise in producing 30GB Ultra Density Optical (UDO) discs. The UDO media, which is also based on blue laser technology, is widely used in mission-critical optical libraries for legal, financial, healthcare and government applications.
Known worldwide for differentiating its products by developing innovative technologies and advanced, state-of-the-art manufacturing processes, Verbatim followed this proven formula when it developed its new BD-R and BD-RE media.
BD-R
To optimise the performance and reliability of its BD-R media,
Verbatim needed a recording layer that would be highly sensitive to the blue
laser but resistant to sunlight, heat and humidity. The company responded by
developing a new metal nitride recording layer with an exceptionally wide power
margin. This ensures quality recording on the entire disc surface, regardless of
drive power fluctuations or smudges on the disc surface. The breakthroughs
achieved with the new recording layer technology will also be an advantage as
Verbatim prepares for the launch of higher speed and Dual Layer (DL) 50GB
Blu-ray media in the near future.
BD-RE
Like its BD-R media, Verbatim BD-RE media has an exceptionally
wide power margin to achieve stable noise-free recording. To deliver high-speed
rewriteable performance, Verbatim BD-RE media is produced with a technology
based on Super Eutectic Recording Layer (SERL) technology, the proprietary
phase-change recording layer technology developed by Verbatim's parent company
MKM and proven in Verbatim's earlier DVD+RW and DVD-RW media. Fine-tuned for
next-generation Blu-ray media, the new recording layer enhances the media's
read/write performance and longevity, ensuring that repeated recording and
playback will not cause any deterioration in picture or sound quality. By
combining the SERL-based recording technology with MKM's precision stamper and
precision molding technologies during the manufacturing process, Verbatim BD-RE
media provides a high level of stability during recording and playback.
Proprietary Hard Coat Protection
To protect the cartridge-free BD media from scratches,
fingerprints and dust particles which can cause recording and playback errors,
Verbatim BD discs have the added protection of a proprietary hard-coat finish.
Similar to the surface coating technology found in touch panel displays and
scratch-resistant eyeglass lenses, the hybrid organic/inorganic coating
technology developed by MKM protects the recording layer without warping the
disc. This new hard-coat layer has demonstrated superior anti-static and
anti-scratch properties versus competitors' products.
Verbatim/MKM is a contributing member of the Blue-ray Disc
Association (BDA) and will also manufacture and support the HD DVD Media format.
Availability
Verbatim's Blu-ray Recordable and Rewriteable media are now
shipping and will be available through leading retailers, distributors and
authorised resellers nationally. The media is available in single pack jewel
cases. The 1pk Blu-ray Recordable Media (P/N 95357) has an RRP of $34.95. The
1pk Blu-Ray Rewriteable Media (P/N 95358) has an RRP of $41.95.
About Verbatim
Verbatim® Corporation, a Mitsubishi® Chemical Media Company, is an international organisation that develops and markets innovative, high-quality products for storing, moving and using digital content. Known for its leadership in the removable storage media 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 Australia at 6 Weir Street, Glen Iris. VIC 3146, t. (03) 9823-0999, f. (03) 9824-7011; or visit the company's web site at www.verbatim.com.au .
Source: Verbatim AU
