Imation Showcases Complete Portfolio of CD-R and CD-RW Storage Solutions At TECHXNY/PCEXPO 2002.Business Editors & High-Tech Writers TECHXNY/PC EXPO 2002 New Offerings Include Ultra-Fast 48X CD-R (CD-Recordable) A writable CD technology using a type of compact disc that can be recorded, but not erased (CD-Rs are "write once" discs). CD-R discs are used to master CD-ROMs, to back up data and to make copies of data for distribution. , 4X-16X High-Speed CD-RW (CD-ReWritable) The only rewritable CD technology. CD-RW disks look like other CD media, but with close inspection, they have a more polished surface with a very dark blue-gray cast. , 10X-24X Ultra-Speed CD-RW, Mini 202MB CD-R and Professional Grade CD-R 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 ), a worldwide leader in data storage and information management, will feature is complete portfolio of CD-R/CD-RW media solutions in Booth #3904 during TECHXNY/PCEXPO 2002 in New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , June 25-27th. These offerings include the new additions of 48X CD-R, 4X-16X High-Speed CD-RW, 10X-24X Ultra-Speed CD-RW, Mini 202MB CD-R and Professional-Grade CD-R - all new offerings designed to provide more storage solutions for today's digital lifestyles. "The proliferation proliferation /pro·lif·er·a·tion/ (pro-lif?er-a´shun) the reproduction or multiplication of similar forms, especially of cells.prolif´erativeprolif´erous pro·lif·er·a·tion n. of digital photography, audio and video within business and consumer applications has transformed customer expectations for data storage management. The demand is no longer solely focused on capacity, but also on speed, portability and durability," said Steve Carter Steve Carter may be:
Storage Media Gets Faster Imation will display its new 48X CD-R media - a recordable CD featuring the fastest write speeds available. The write-once discs offer an increased storage capacity of 700MB of data or up to 80 minutes uncompressed audio files. Each disc is tested to meet Imation's exacting standards to protect against the toughest environmental conditions. Available in five neon colors and silver, this highly reliable media can be played back in music CD players, CD-RW drives or CD-ROM drives CD-ROM drives, which today typically means a CD-RW drive that is a combo CD-ROM, CD-R and CD-RW drive, come in a variety of speeds. The original drive (1x) transferred data at 150KB per second. . Imation also will preview the most recent addition to its expanding line of CD-RW media. The new 4X-16X High-Speed CD-RW discs are rewritable CDs that feature 700MB of data storage, an increased recording speed of 16X and totally noise-free playback. Imation 4-16X High-Speed CD-RW discs are only compatible for recording with the latest CD-RW drives which feature the High-Speed Logo. Available in silver or five neon colors, the media can be used for playback by existing multiread drives A drive that can read all CD formats (CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-R and CD-RW). All modern CD-ROM drives are Multiread. such as CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). , DVD-ROM DVD-ROM: see digital versatile disc. A read-only DVD disc used to permanently store data files. DVD-ROM discs are widely used to distribute large software applications that exceed the capacity of a CD-ROM disc. and rewritable DVD DVD: see digital versatile disc. DVD in full digital video disc or digital versatile disc Type of optical disc. The DVD represents the second generation of compact-disc (CD) technology. . Storage Media Gets Smaller and More Portable Imation's line of smaller format optical media continues to expand with the recent addition of 202MB Mini CD-R. These tiny discs hold up to 202MB of digital information or more than 23 minutes uncompressed audio - ideal for digital video clips, audio clips, personal web sites or any other information. Imation Mini CD-R/RW discs are compatible with all standard CD-ROM-equipped computers or tray-based CD players, as well as a number of audio/video digital devices. The recently launched Business Card CD-R discs feature write speeds of up to 24X and can hold up to 50MB of information or 5.5 minutes of audio files. Ideal for a leave behind with business partners or customers - perfect for sharing company information, marketing materials, PowerPoint presentations, and more. Available in a white-printable surface, these discs can be customization for a professional impression. Imation Extends Storage into the Professional Arena Imation's recently launched Professional-Grade CD-R media is designed for the professional or consumer with data-intensive needs. These premium discs feature a scratch-resistant surface and an enhanced dye layer with built-in UV-light degradation protection for maximum data reliability and longevity. With write speeds of 48X, these write-once discs have a storage capacity of 700MB, and are compatible with all leading CD writers and readers. Customized Options for your Digital Lifestyle For further customization of digital information, Imation offers a variety of surface options with its line of CD-R/RW media, including gold, silver, thermal and white-printable. The same high-performance, high-capacity CD-R/RW media is also available in five neon color options, including blueberry blueberry, plant of the large genus Vaccinium, widely distributed shrubs (occasionally small trees) of the family Ericaceae (heath family), usually found on acid soil. They are often confused with the related huckleberry. , lemon, cherry, lime and grape. For more information on the Imation, please visit www.imation.com, or send an e-mail to info@imation.com. About Imation Imation Corp. is a global company widely recognized as a leader in removable data storage. Imation removable data storage offerings are a key ingredient in much of the world's technology infrastructure - from corporate data centers, to networks, to small businesses and home users. The product line is one of the broadest in the industry, with magnetic and optical products for the enterprise data center, the network environment, and the consumer. For business users, Imation magnetic tape cartridges deliver reliable data storage in data processing data processing or information processing, operations (e.g., handling, merging, sorting, and computing) performed upon data in accordance with strictly defined procedures, such as recording and summarizing the financial transactions of a , backup and archive applications. Imation's storage consulting services help customers to improve performance, maximize efficiency, and minimize cost for a multitude of storage environments. Consumers use Imation's broad range of digital media, drives and accessories to store photos, data, music and more. On its own and through industry alliances, Imation continues to pioneer today's proven tape, optical and diskette The official name for the floppy disk. See floppy disk. diskette - floppy disk technologies. As of March 31, 2002, Imation employed approximately 3,300 people worldwide. The Company has sales in over 60 countries with international revenues contributing approximately 46% of total sales. Additional information about Imation is available on the Company's website at http://www.imation.com, or by calling Imation at 1.888.466.3456. Imation and the Imation logo are trademarks of Imation Corp. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Certain information contained in this news release, which does not relate to historical financial information may be deemed to constitute forward-looking statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and of 1995. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause the Company's actual results in the future to differ materially from its historical results and those presently anticipated or projected. Among these factors are the Company's ability to meet its cost reduction and revenue growth targets, its ability to implement its restructuring program on a timely basis and to achieve the projected benefits, its ability to introduce new offerings in a timely manner, the competitive pricing environment, foreign currency fluctuations, the ability of Imation to secure adequate supply of certain high demand products, the ready availability and price of energy, the market acceptance of newly introduced product and service offerings, the rate of decline for certain existing products as well as various factors set forth in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. |
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