Verbatim/MKM readies production of Blu-ray recordable/rewriteable media for early 2006 launch


LAS
VEGAS

Jan. 4, 2006 -
Verbatim(R) Corporation and its parent company,
Mitsubishi Kagaku Media (Verbatim/MKM), announced today that it will begin
shipping its new Blu-ray Recordable/Rewriteable media in early 2006 when
hardware and software products supporting the formats are launched. Produced at
MKM's optical disc manufacturing facility in Mizushima, Japan, Verbatim initial products will
include 25GB single layer media in both write-once (BD-R) and rewritable (BD-RE)
formats. Verbatim/MKM has already supplied burner/recorder manufacturers and
their software suppliers with engineering samples of its new high-capacity media
for securing read/write compatibility.

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"Our
automated manufacturing equipment is in place and we have confirmed the
feasibility of mass production of BD-R and BD-RE media," said Tim Clatterbuck,
Verbatim Optical Storage Manager. "We are just waiting for licensing and media
qualification procedures to be established. As a true manufacturer, Verbatim
looks forward to leading the industry in the production of high-quality,
next-generation media as we did with CD and DVD recordable products. Our
experience with DVD dual layer manufacturing also gives us a head start in
producing 50GB dual layer Blu-ray media for launch later this year."


 


The new
Verbatim BD media will include a proprietary super-hard coat developed by MKM.
This protective coating is a key technology for BD disc production since the BD
data layer is close to the surface of the disc and not protected by a plastic
substrate like DVD media. The new hard coat will protect the BD data layer from
scratches and fingerprints without warping the disc, and allows the usage of the
media in a bare disc form, without a cartridge.

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Well-known
for the role it has played in the development of recordable and rewriteable CD
and DVD media, MKM/Verbatim has excellent relationships with the leading optical
hardware manufacturers. By providing them with benchmark media for performance
and compatibility testing, Verbatim/MKM validates its media across the broad
range of burners, recorders and players that will be released. For end users,
the additional testing means they will have the best compatibility between their
hardware and Verbatim-branded media.


 

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In
developing its BD-R and BD-RE media, MKM/Verbatim also leveraged its experience
in producing 30GB UDO (Ultra Density Optical) blue laser media. The new Blu-ray
media uses a structure similar to the UDO disc, which has delivered outstanding
blue laser performance for more than a year and is widely used in optical
libraries for legal, financial, healthcare and government applications.


 


With the
availability of MKM/Verbatim premium-quality recordable BD media, users will be
able to record and enjoy the amazingly sharp images that high-definition video
provides. The high-capacity discs will also find extensive application in
computer data storage.


 


Verbatim/MKM
is a contributing member of the Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA).


 


Verbatim
is exhibiting at the CES 2006 Show in Las Vegas this week at Booth #36049, South Hall
4.


 


About Verbatim


Verbatim(R) Corporation, a Mitsubishi 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 http://www.verbatim.com.


 


Verbatim is a registered trademark of Verbatim Corporation. Other company
and product names contained herein are trademarks of their respective companies.
Specifications subject to change without
notice.

Source: Verbatim

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