IMATION DEVELOPS HD DVD AND BLU-RAY OPTICAL MEDIA FORMATS.Imation Corp (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :IMN IMN Iraqi Media Network IMN Indicated Mach Number IMN Inter Member Network IMN Infectious Mononucleosis IMN Invisible Moose Network (website) IMN Illegal Macro Name IMN Internet Marketing Newsletter ) has developed both HD DVD and Blu-ray optical recordable media, with plans to utilize its proprietary hard coat protective disc coating in the development of both formats. The ultra-durable, scratch-resistant hard coating is designed to protect the valuable memories and data that users will save on advanced optical discs. With the rapid expansion of High Definition Television (HDTV (High Definition TV) A set of digital television (DTV) standards that offer the highest resolution and sharpest picture. Although some HDTV sets are available in standard (rather square) screen sizes, the overwhelming majority of sets are wide screen, which eliminates ) broadcasts and increasing use of high definition recorders creating valuable content, Blu-ray and HD DVD optical media provide the high capacity required for the vast quantity of informati on created in these new high definition formats -- formats that allow users to record crystal-clear superior images as well as benefit from vast computer data storage capabilities. Dedicated teams completed technology development and testing of both single layer and double layer advanced optical formats. Imation is a member of the Blu-ray Disc Association The Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA) is the industry consortium that develops and licenses Blu-ray Disc technology and responsible for establishing format standards and promoting and further developing business opportunities for Blu-ray Disc. (BDA BDA Battle Damage Assessment BDA Bundesvereinigung der Deutschen Arbeitgeberverbände (German: Confederation of German Employers' Associations) BDA British Dental Association BDA Blu-ray Disc Association BDA Bund Deutscher Architekten ) and DVD Forum. "The exacting standards and expertise needed to develop Blu-ray and HD DVD require focus and experience that few companies possess," said Richard Weiss, vice president of research and development, Imation. "With over 25 years of experience in the optical field and our investments in the future of optical -- more than $10 million in advanced optical research development and manufacturing in 2005 -- along with our global distribution capabilities, we are in a solid position to deliver future forma ts when and where our customers want them. Our extensive experience in the optical market and dual-layer technology development ensures we can deliver superior quality media formats that meet and exceed our customers' expectations. As the market develops, Imation's investments will allow us to bring the advanced optical products that customers need." Throughout 2006, Imation plans to launch the BD-RE (Blu-Ray Disc-RErecordable) See Blu-ray. (rewritable) and BDR BDR Border BDR Bangladesh Rifles (military forces in Bangladesh) BDR Backup Designated Router (networking) BDR Bombardier (artillery rank) BDR Backup Disaster Recovery (recordable) 25GB single layer and 50GB double layer Blu-ray formats. Also in 2006, Imation plans to launch the HD DVD-R (recordable) and HD DVD-ReR (Re- recordable) 15GB single layer and 30GB double layer HD DVD formats See HD DVD and high-def DVD formats. . Specific dates of availability and pricing will be announced in early 2006. For more information, visit http://www.imation.com/ . About Imation Imation Corp is a developer, manufacturer and supplier of magnetic and optical removable data storage media. Imation Corp can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.imation.com/. For more information, call 651/704-6796. |
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