Verbatim First to Launch 4x DVD+R Write-Once Media

[joepic]

With today's announcement of 4x-speed DataLifePlus® 4.7GB DVD+R media, Verbatim® Corporation becomes the first media manufacturer to offer DVD+R that supports 1x, 2.4x and 4x write speeds. At 4x speed (44 megabits per second or about 36x CD-R performance), a 4.7GB DVD+R disc can be filled to capacity in about 15 minutes. Verbatim has already provided its new media to major drive manufacturers and will coordinate media shipping with the arrival of the first drives that support the new 4x DVD+R speeds. The drives are expected to be available in December.

By using the proven dye technology incorporated in its 2.4x DVD+R media as the platform for the new, more sensitive DYN AZO technology, Verbatim engineers not only achieved 4x +R write speed, they ensured that the new media will sustain 1x and 2.4x recording compatibility.

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[MOVIEGEEK]

Mitsubishi Chemical developed and manufacters these disks,Verbatim
just slaps their name on them.

[vitualis]

I believe Verbatim is a subsidiary of Mitsubishi.

So the context would be more like, Mitsubishi developed them and then put Verbatim's name on it (being a better recognised name in the field).

Regards.