Blu-ray Disc now available from Verbatim

Verbatim announced the immediate availability of its 2X speed Blu-ray write-once (BD-R) and rewriteable (BD-RE) media.  The Blu-ray disc as a capacity of 25GB on a single layer

BD-R

To optimise the performance and reliability of its Blu-ray BD-R media, Verbatim needed a recording layer that would be highly sensitive to the blue laser but resistant to sunlight, heat and humidity. The company responded by developing a new metal nitride recording layer with an exceptionally wide power margin. This ensures quality recording on the entire disc surface, regardless of drive power fluctuations or smudges on the disc surface. The breakthroughs achieved with the new recording layer technology will also be an advantage as Verbatim prepares for the launch of higher speed and Dual Layer (DL) 50GB Blu-ray media in the near future.

BD-RE

Like its Blu-ray BD-R media, Verbatim BD-RE media has an exceptionally wide power margin to achieve stable noise-free recording. To deliver high-speed rewriteable performance, Verbatim Blu-ray BD-RE media is produced with a technology based on Super Eutectic Recording Layer (SERL) technology, the proprietary phase-change recording layer technology developed by Verbatim’s parent company MKM and proven in Verbatim’s earlier DVD+RW and DVD-RW media. Fine-tuned for next-generation Blu-ray media, the new recording layer enhances the media's read/write performance and longevity, ensuring that repeated recording and playback will not cause any deterioration in picture or sound quality. By combining the SERL-based recording technology with MKM’s precision stamper and precision molding technologies during the manufacturing process, Verbatim Blu-ray BD-RE media provides a high level of stability during recording and playback.

Availability

Verbatim’s Blu-ray Recordable and Rewriteable media are now shipping and will be available through leading retailers, distributors and authorised resellers nationally. The media is available in single pack jewel cases. The 1pk Blu-ray Recordable Media (P/N 95357) has an RRP of $34.95. The 1pk Blu-Ray Rewriteable Media (P/N 95358) has an RRP of $41.95.