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Verbatim Announces Industry's First HD DVD-R Media

Verbatim Australia announced today the immediate availability of the industry's first 15GB HD DVD-R. The HD DVD-R media is produced at Verbatim's parent company, MKM's technically advanced Singapore factory. Widely recognised as the leading facility for producing new CD/DVD technologies, the Singapore factory also developed and now manufactures the world's premier dual layer DVD media.

Because the shorter wavelength blue laser that reads and writes HD DVD-R media is not compatible with standard DVD recording dye, Verbatim leveraged its proven Azo technology to develop a new recording dye specifically designed for HD DVD-R.

Verbatim's new recording dye delivers three key advantages:
1. Superior Compatibility. High recording sensitivity plus the wider power margin of the new recording layer ensure a low error rate, regardless of drive power fluctuations or smudges on the disc surface.
2. Read Stability. Uncompromised read stability from day one to more than 1.5 million *1 read cycles ensures years of ultra-reliability.
3. Long Life. Highly stable recording characteristics for a lifetime of high performance--even after long periods of storage for both recorded and unrecorded media. Like the patented Advanced AZO recording dye used with Verbatim's DVD-R media, the new dye is highly resistant to sunlight and heat.

The recording characteristics of Verbatim HD DVD-R discs are further enhanced by the disc's physical attributes. Features such as a uniform groove shape, consistent substrate thickness and flatness of the disc have been proven to optimise the performance and longevity of Verbatim media. These characteristics are achieved using a new mastering process, ultra precise molding technology and advanced bonding techniques developed by Verbatim. To achieve the narrow track pitch of the HD DVD format, Verbatim also developed a stamper with a precise groove shape that could not have been achieved with existing techniques.

With the availability of Verbatim HD DVD-R media, users will be able to record and enjoy the amazingly sharp images that high-definition video provides. The high-capacity 15GB discs also have extensive applications in computer data storage with compatible HD DVD PC drives and burners. HD DVD media is compatible with HD DVD recording hardware only, while playback can be accessed through your HD DVD player or recording hardware.

Verbatim/MKM is a general member of the HD DVD Promotion Group and a charter member of the DVD Forum.

Availability & Pricing
Verbatim 15GB HD DVD-R discs are available in single jewel cases or packs of 5 jewel cases from authorised Verbatim resellers nationally. Recommended retail is $21.95 for single unit (part number #43600) or $99.95 for the 5 pack (part number #43601).

About Verbatim
Verbatim Corporation, a Mitsubishi ® Kagaku Media Company, is an international organisation 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 Australia at 6 Weir Street, Glen Iris. VIC 3146, t. (03) 9823-0999