Verbatim presents its first ever recordable dual layer Blu-ray Disc, which offers the very high quality standards for which Verbatim is famous. The Blu-ray BD-R 2x Dual Layer has a storage capacity of 50GB with 2x writing speed as well as extremely long recording times of up to 270 minutes (MPEG2). Burning takes about 93 minutes. “Our new BD-R 2x Dual Layer offers even more capacity along with outstanding burner compatibility and a long service life,” says Torsten Leye, Marketing Manager Optical at Verbatim EUMEA.

Verbatim’s new BD media is produced to the highest quality standards by Verbatim’s parent company, Mitsubishi Kagaku Media (MKM) at MKM’s optical disc manufacturing facility in Mizushima, Japan.  The highly innovative recording layer used for Verbatim BD-R media have exceptionally wide power margins. “This makes them the best choice for critical applications because they ensure quality recording on the entire disc surface, regardless of drive power fluctuations or smudges on the disc surface”, says Leye.

The proprietary hard-coat finish on Verbatim BD media has superior anti-static and anti-scratch properties for added protection against scratches, fingerprints and dust particles that can occur during normal use. “This protective coating is vital in BD disc production because the BD data layer is close to the surface of the disc and is not protected by a plastic substrate like DVD media”, says Leye. ”By combining MKM’s proprietary recording layer and hard coat protective layer with its precision stamper and molding technologies during the manufacturing process, Verbatim BD media customers can be confident they have media of the highest quality.”

Verbatim/MKM is a contributing member of the Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA). Well-known for the role it has played in the development of Recordable and Rewriteable CD and DVD media, Verbatim has excellent relationships with the leading optical hardware manufacturers and provides them with benchmark media for performance and compatibility testing. “For end users, the additional testing means they will have the best compatibility between their hardware and Verbatim-branded media”, says Leye.

The Verbatim 50 GB 2x BD-R Dual Layer will be available in stores from Autumn 2008, in both a classic jewel case and a 10-disc spindle. For the professional user, the BD-R 25GB 4X Printable will also be available in a 25-disc spindle from the end of September; the non-printable version will be available in a jewel case or as a 10-disc spindle.

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About Verbatim
Since 1969, Verbatim has been shaping the development of data storage technology – from Floppy Disks and Magneto-Optical storage media, CD and DVD formats to the latest High Definition media Blu-ray.  Moreover, Verbatim offers high quality products in the field of Portable USB Drives, Flash Memory Cards and External Hard Drives as well as a broad variety of computer Accessories. Verbatim is a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Chemical Group and benefits from the outstanding research and development department. With these innovations Verbatim has played a key role in shaping the storage media market.  Ultra-strict quality controls during the manufacturing process ensure the high quality of Verbatim’s products, which have been the winners of numerous international comparative tests.  The company is the European market leader for Optical Media.  For more information, please visit www.verbatim-europe.com.

Press Contact: 

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Verbatim GmbH
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