Verbatim Launches Innovative Mini DVD DigitalMovie DVD-R/RW Discs with Hollywood Movie Reel Look; New VideoGard Technology Protects Against Scratches.LAS VEGAS Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. -- Verbatim(R) Corporation announced today a new family of Mini 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. DigitalMovie(TM) Discs that brings the unique classic movie reel look of Verbatim's highly acclaimed 4.7GB DigitalMovie media to the Mini DVD format See VOB and DVD. . The new 1-4x Mini DVD-R (DVD-Recordable) A write-once (read only) DVD disc for both movies and data endorsed by the DVD Forum. DVD-Rs are often called "DVD Dash Rs" or "DVD Minus Rs" to distinguish them from the competing "Plus R" format (see DVD+R). and 1-2x Mini DVD-RW (DVD-Read Write) A rewritable (re-recordable) DVD disc for both movies and data from the DVD Forum. Also called "DVD Dash RW" and "DVD Minus RW," DVD-RW uses phase change recording. The media hold 4.7GB per side and can be rewritten 1,000 times. Discs measure only three inches in diameter but offer a capacity of up to 1.4GB and compliance with the DVD Forum A membership organization devoted to defining DVD standards for read-only, rewritable, write-once, video and audio use. Members participate in working groups to develop new standards. specifications. Designed to support camcorders from Hitachi(R), Panasonic(R), Sony(R) and others that use disc-based Mini DVD media, the premium-quality discs are also a convenient and inexpensive way to share eye-catching personal videos. The Mini DVD DigitalMovie discs feature Verbatim's new VideoGard(TM) technology for added protection against normal home use scratches and abrasion. Verbatim Mini DVD-R DigitalMovie 5-packs and DVD-RW 3-packs will be showcased at its CES Booth # 31842, South Hall 3, January 6-9, in Las Vegas. In addition to supporting the 1x real time recording requirements of camcorders, Verbatim Mini DVD write-once and ReWritable DigitalMovie media can be recorded with any DVD burner A DVD drive that records onto blank DVD-R and/or DVD+R discs. See DVD-R and DVD+R. that supports 8cm DVD-R up to 4x speed and DVD-RW at 2x speed. The realistic look of a classic Hollywood movie reel makes camcorder users feel like movie directors, but the Mini DVD DigitalMovie discs are just as much fun to view and share. With playback support from most DVD players and 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. drives, users have the convenience of moving finalized discs directly from the camcorder to a DVD player for immediate viewing on a TV screen. When used to create additional copies for sharing personal videos and photos, Verbatim Mini DVD DigitalMovie discs will make recipients smile before they even play the disc. About half the size of standard 12cm DVDs, Verbatim Mini DVD discs have the capacity to record 30 minutes of high-quality video (depending on the recording mode) or up to 1.4GB of data, including digital photos, MP3 files and business presentations, to a single disc. The innovative discs can also be used to transfer home video tapes to optical media that won't degrade over time. "Everyone who sees these discs says they look just like the reels of celluloid film (Photog.) a thin flexible sheet of celluloid, coated with a sensitized emulsion of gelatin, and used as a substitute for photographic plates. See also: Film movie houses use," said Tim Clatterbuck, Verbatim Optical Storage Manager. "But they aren't just novelty items. They're manufactured with the latest technologies to ensure high performance, reliability and durability. With our new VideoGard technology, camcorder users don't have to worry about scratching the discs when loading or removing media. This is essential, because if the surface gets scratched, it can cause the laser to be deflected during playback which can cause skips and freezes in home movies that can never be captured again." Pricing, Availability Backed by a limited lifetime warranty, Verbatim Mini DVD DigitalMovie DVD-R and DVD-RW media will be available through leading retailers, Internet resellers and distributors across the country in January. The expected street prices are $12.99 for a 5-pack of Mini DVD DigitalMovie DVD-R discs and about $12.99 for the Mini DVD DigitalMovie DVD-RW 3-pack. About Verbatim Verbatim(R) Corporation, a Mitsubishi(R) Kagaku Media Company, is an international organization 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 at 1200 W.T. Harris Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28262, (800) 421-4188, FAX (704) 547-6609; or visit the company's web site at www.verbatim.com. Verbatim is a registered trademark of Verbatim Corporation For other companies named Verbatim, see Verbatim The Verbatim Corporation is a US company and markets storage media and flash memory products. It is a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation of Japan. . Other company and product names contained herein are trademarks of their respective companies. Specifications subject to change without notice. Editor's Note Editor's Note (foaled in 1993 in Kentucky) is an American thoroughbred Stallion racehorse. He was sired by 1992 U.S. Champion 2 YO Colt Forty Niner, who in turn was a son of Champion sire Mr. Prospector and out of the mare, Beware Of The Cat. Trained by D. : For photos of Verbatim's new Mini DVD DigitalMovie recordable media, or to obtain review samples, contact Andy Marken, Marken Communications, Inc., 408-986-0100 -- andy@markencom.com. |
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