Verbatim Corporation is now shipping its new DataLifePlus Thermal-Printable 4X DVD-R media.  The printable DVD-R discs offer the same 4.7GB capacity and 1-4X write speed found in Verbatim's DataLifePlus DVD-Recordable media, but the new media also provides a surface coating that allows full compatibility with leading thermal printers, including the Rimage Everest printer.  Verbatim Thermal-Printable DVD-R discs provide the feature most requested by consumers, businesses and professionals: an unobstructed surface that allows them to print photos and artwork on the entire disc surface.

Verbatim Thermal-Printable 4X DVD-R discs have a blank white thermal, scratch-resistant surface coating that was specially formulated by Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, Verbatim's parent company.  The proprietary surface coating optimizes thermal printing for crisp, clear reproduction of graphics, text and logos with outstanding contrast and brilliant colors.

At 4X speed, an entire 4.7GB DVD-R disc can be recorded in about 15 minutes.  The DVD-R format also offers broad compatibility—it can be played back by most of the DVD-ROM drives and DVD-Video players in use today.  Verbatim DataLifePlus Thermal-Printable 4X DVD-R for general media has a price of $3.99 per disc.

Verbatim Corporation announced it is shipping a new inkjet-printable version in convenient, 50-disc spindles.  Like the original discs, these 80min/700MB CDs combine reliability and high performance with the look and feel of a 45-rpm record—complete with vinyl-like grooves.  In addition, the Inkjet Printable Digital Vinyl CD-Rs have a coated label area compatible for printing using inkjet CD printers.

Verbatim Printable Digital Vinyl CD-Rs provide professionals and businesses with a high-quality solution for personalizing and distributing music, video or marketing CDs that are unique and memorable.  Musicians and recording studios can create their own CDs for demo recordings, concert sales and promotions.  Replication houses, filmmakers, and photographers can use them to create distinctive-looking discs for distribution.   Businesses can use them to make product demonstrations and catalogs that are noticeably different.

Verbatim manufactures the new Printable  Digital Vinyl CD-Rs with a specially formulated inkjet printable coating that allows the ink to adhere to the surface.  The new Printable Digital Vinyl CD-Rs feature Verbatim's patented blue azo recording dye technology, which provides recording stability and resistance to UV irradiation.  To protect against scratches that can damage or destroy data, the disc's reflective layer is safeguarded with Verbatim's special dual-protective layer.  The price for a 50-pack spindle is $49.99.

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