Eschborn, October 2006 – Verbatim has added the latest generation, version 1.2, to its LightScribe media product range: Hot on the heels of LightScribe DVD+R 16x and CD-R 52x, the Verbatim LightScribe DVD-R with 16x write speed is now available. The new media has a capacity of 4.7 GB, and is available in 5 Pack Jewel Cases  for €4.49 (RRP incl. VAT).

The development of this new media is in response to the growing demand for DVD-Rs with the laser-writeable surface and the Verbatim product offers an extremely high-grade alternative to the first generation of LightScribe media. The media has a new and improved coating to further support the principle of “burn – turn – burn”. With the LightScribe laser, it takes just under 20 minutes to burn the entire surface, which coincidently was also developed by Verbatim parent Mitsubishi Kagaku Media and HP.

With the advent of LightScribe, smeary felt tip pens and self-adhesive labels have served their time. Burners featuring the LightScribe technology – such as those made by Philips, Benq, Pioneer, LG, Panasonic and Samsung – can be used to not only write data to disks, but also to print them with text and images, all with the same laser. The device transfers energy precisely to the thin coloured layer on the label side, depending on what needs to be printed. A chemical reaction occurs on the layer, leaving its mark on the blank. The result on Verbatim’s LightScribe-capable media is a brilliant satin finish, giving your home movie, company presentation or private photo collection a design to be proud of.

More information about Verbatim and its product portfolio can be found at http://www.verbatim-europe.com.

About Verbatim
Since 1969, development in data storage technology has been led by Verbatim – ranging from floppy disks and magneto-optical storage media to the latest CD and DVD formats, USB keys and flash memory cards. As part of the Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation Group Verbatim benefits from outstanding research and development enabling countless innovations shaping today’s storage media market. Verbatim’s demanding quality control during manufacturing processes guarantees first-class products. The company has been awarded numerous international comparative product reviews and is the market leader for optical media in Europe. For more information please visit: www.verbatim-europe.com

Editorial Contacts:
Verbatim GmbH, Frankfurter Straße 63-69, 65760 Eschborn
Maria Csilics, Tel.:+49(0)6196-9001-30; e-Mail: mcsilics@verbatim-europe.com
www.verbatim-europe.com