Measuring 8 cm in diameter, the new 7.5 GB discs provide approximately one hour of continuous video capture time on a single side when high definition (1920×1080) is used, and approximately two hours of video capture time with images recorded at 1440×1080. The new Mini BD media have been launched in Japan simultaneously with the new Hitachi BD-compatible camcorder in August. In Europe, the Verbatim Mini Blu-ray media will be available at the beginning of November. The recordable Mini BD-R costs €12.99, the rewritable Mini BD-R costs €17.99 (recommended retail prices).

“Verbatim Mini BD media combined with a BD-compatible camcorder provides consumers with convenience features that hard disk camcorders cannot offer”, says Torsten Leye, Marketing Manager Optical Verbatim EUMEA. “Therefore, the Verbatim high quality media are perfect for the reliable shooting and long-term storing of holiday and family videos.” With the ability to record priceless memories directly to a Mini BD disc, users can eliminate the time-consuming process of downloading captured video to their computer hard drive. They can also enjoy unlimited capacity by simply removing the disc from the camcorder and adding a new one. 

Like Verbatim’s standard (12 cm) BD media, the new 8 cm Mini BD media delivers the highest read/write performance and unsurpassed longevity. Advanced technologies developed by Verbatim´s parent company, Mitsubishi Kagaku Media (MKM), guard against deterioration in picture and sound quality – even with repeated recording and playback.

The proprietary hard-coat finish on Verbatim BD media has superior anti-static and anti-scratch properties for added protection against scratches, fingerprints and dust particles that can occur during normal camcorder and home use. By combining MKM’s proprietary recording layers and hard coat protective layer with its precision stamper and molding technologies during the manufacturing process, Verbatim BD media customers can be confident they have media of the highest quality and that they’ll be able to enjoy their special memories for years to come.

Verbatim’s new Mini BD media is produced to the highest quality standards at MKM’s optical disc manufacturing facility in Mizushima, Japan. The Mizushima factory is well known for its expertise in producing blue laser media. 

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About Verbatim and MKM
Since 1969, Verbatim has been shaping the development of data storage technology – from floppy disks and magneto-optical storage media, CD and DVD formats to the latest high definition media blu-ray und HD DVD. Moreover, Verbatim offers high quality products in the field of USB keys, flash memory cards and external HD drives as well as a broad variety of computer accessories. Verbatim is part of the Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation Group and benefits from the outstanding research and development department. With these innovations Verbatim has played a key role in shaping the storage media market. Ultra-strict quality controls during the manufacturing process ensure the high quality of Verbatim’s products, which have been the winners of numerous international comparative tests. The company is the European market leader for optical media. For more information please visit www.verbatim-europe.com.

Editorial Contacts:

Verbatim GmbH
Maria Csilics
Tel.: +49 (0)6196-9001-30
mcsilics@verbatim-europe.com

Gerrit Baur
komm.passion GmbH
Lucile-Grahn-Straße 37
81675 München
Tel.: +49 (0)89-48 92 72-37
gerrit.baur@komm-passion.de