Verbatim adds 8x DVD+RW media to its range
Posted on 30/01/07 17:22 by Seán Byrne                             
Verbatim adds 8x DVD+RW media to its range

Verbatim has announced the addition of 8x DVD+RW media to its range, which reduces writing time by up to 40% when compared with 4x DVD+RW media, allowing 4.7GB of data to be written in around 8 minutes.  The media is designed to handle over 1,000 rewrite cycles as well allow archival over an extended period of time.  These discs also feature its Advanced Super Eutectic Recording layer (SERL) technology for noise-free, high speed data storage after each rewrite cycle, unlike conventional rewritable media that deteroriates in quality each time the disc goes through a write cycle.  As a result, Verbatim grants a lifetime warranty on all of its DVD+RW media. 

These Verbatim 8x DVD+RW discs are set to retail for £11.50 (~US$22.55) inc. VAT in the UK and have been checked for compatibility with various DVD-ROM drives and DVD players.

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By mrQQ, Tue 30 Jan 2007 20:46
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About time! they've been all over internet, but nowhere in shops.. Considering 8x +RW burners have been out for ages.. duh. Btw, MANY CDFreaks news items are full of tiny misleadings or lack of informations. For example: "These Verbatim 8x DVD+RW discs are set to retail for £11.50 (~US$22.55) inc. VAT" 22 bucks for 1 disc? i'm pretty sure that's for like 10 or so..
By kg_evilboy, Tue 30 Jan 2007 22:49
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kg_evilboyFinally. They have been holding back the product for ages now without apparent reason.
By ivid, Wed 31 Jan 2007 02:52
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LOL This media was announced by them almost 2 years ago. I used to call my supplier once in a while last year to see if they could get me 8x +RW discs and I could never get them so I had to settle for 6x -RW discs. Seriously, 8x +RW has been supported in hardware for a long time but I have never seen 8x +RW media anywhere ! As I write it occurs to me, I remember hearing... they won't release the faster media to market until current 4X reserves are sold off the shelves. I think RW is a slow seller and the 4x discs are sitting on the shelves.. explains the high price.
By neo1918, Wed 31 Jan 2007 08:04
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Again? I've seen similar press releases dating back to 2005. It will be news when you can actually get these in stores.
By neo1918, Wed 31 Jan 2007 08:09
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Check that. It'll be news when you can actually get these from newegg, rima or supermediastore.
By DrageMester, Wed 31 Jan 2007 14:22
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DrageMesterWhen I actually see these discs in shops, then it'll be time to cheer. Until then I'm happy with my Ricoh 8x DVD+RW media.
By Dolphinius_Rex, Wed 31 Jan 2007 22:55
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Dolphinius_RexThese have been available in the USA and Canada for several months now... it's just that no stores have been ordering them.
By neo1918, Thu 1 Feb 2007 01:11
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There's nothing but 4x on Verbatim's North American web site. With that and the fact that no major stores offer them, I'd say they have not been out for months. Maybe you're thinking of the 6x DVD-RW discs.

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