Verbatim Australia/New
Zealand announces new DigitalMovie DVD+/-R Discs
Combines Movie
Reel Look with High Quality, 4X Speed
With
the recordable DVD sector experiencing faster growth than even recordable CD did
when it hit the market, product developments continue at a rapid rate with
Verbatim. The company is pleased to announce the immediate availability of its
new DVD DigitalMovie discs, continuing its aim of reaching not only those whose
lives are immersed in technology but the style conscious and more casual
consumer. Like Verbatim's popular Digital Vinyl CD-R discs that look like 45-rpm
records, the new movie reel DVD discs, with the unique look of a movie reel,
bring smiles to the faces of everyone who sees them.
The DVD DigitalMovie recordable discs are available
in both DVD-R '“ the format supported by the DVD Forum, of which Verbatim is a
member '“ and the DVD+R format '“ supported by the +RW Alliance, of which Verbatim
is a key member as well. Verbatim's unique DigitalMovie DVD+/-R discs put the
fun in recording, viewing and sharing home movies. In addition to giving
personal videos the realistic look of a classic Hollywood movie reel, the discs
are ideal for backing up DVD video titles and transferring video tapes to
optical media that won't degrade over time. Consumers can also use the discs
with compatible personal video recorders (PVRs) to standardize the look of their
recorded video collections in clear, DVD video-sized jewel boxes.
The write-once DVD+/-R formats offer the broadest
compatibility with today's DVD-ROM drives and DVD-Video players and can be
easily shared. With a capacity of 4.7GB, users can store 2 hours of video on a
single disc, and at 4x speed an entire 4.7GB DVD-R or +R disc can be recorded in
about 15 minutes. People who don't have a 4x DVD burner can record DigitalMovie
discs with earlier generation burners at 1x or 2x speed.
Ideal for businesses that want their marketing
videos to stand out, the premium-quality discs can be used to distribute DVDs
that are unique and memorable. DigitalMovie discs will also appeal to
replication houses and videographers who want create distinctive-looking discs
for distribution.
Of course, being a Verbatim product, the ultimate
in recording DVD recording technology and quality is assured via the company's
Advanced AZO technology meaning recording at 4x speed can be achieved. This
produces a recording layer with an improved power margin and greater sensitivity
ensuring both speed and stability during the recording process. Archival
lifetime of your valuable movies thereby becomes longer than ever.
For increased reliability, Verbatim's new
DigitalMovie DVD+/-R media are manufactured utilizing Ultra-Precise Molding
(UPM) technology. With UPM, the deflection or tilt of the substrate is minimized
so the media spins smoothly at high speeds, regardless of the type of drive.
Stable rotation during the reading and writing processes virtually eliminates
the possibility of errors.
Pricing and
Availability
Backed by a lifetime warranty, Verbatim
DigitalMovie DVD+/-R media has a retail price of AUD$ 19.95 (US$ 14.63) per
3-pack and will be available through authorised resellers across the country in
December.
About Verbatim
Since
1969 Verbatim has been at the forefront of the evolution of data storage
technology. Today, more than 30 years later, Verbatim remains one of the most
recognizable names in data storage and is an international market leader in the
distribution of optical and magnetic media, computer hardware and computer
consumables. Verbatim Australia is the market leader in the distribution of
CD/DVD Duplication and Publishing equipment, providing sales and support
services for leading manufacturers.
Source: Verbatim
