Verbatim has announced the world's first Mini DVD-R DL media. Developed primarily for camcorders, these new discs provide 54 minutes of continuous video capture or 2.66GB of storage capacity.
Verbatim Corporation, a first-tier media producer known for developing advanced DVD and Dual Layer technologies, announced today the world's first Mini DVD-R Dual Layer (DL) disc. Measuring only three inches (8cm) in diameter, the new discs provide nearly a full hour of continuous video capture time or 2.66GB of storage capacity on a single side. Verbatim Mini DVD-R DL media will be available at the end of August 2006 in North America, where the new Canon DC22 Mini DVD-R DL-compatible camcorder will be launched. Shipments to other parts of the world will begin when the new Mini DVD-R DL-compatible camcorders become available locally
Featuring two recording layers on a single side, Verbatim's new Mini DVD-R DL discs provide almost twice the capacity of current mini DVD-R discs. Fully compatible with the DVD-R DL specification approved by the DVD Forum, the media can be recorded with compatible camcorders and played back with the majority of DVD players. It is ideal for applications such as recording and sharing home movies, sporting events, training videos and business presentations as well as digital audio, photos and graphics.
Verbatim's Mini DVD-R DL discs are expected to hit store shelves at the end of August and will cost about $24.99 for a pack of three. More information can be found here.
