Imation sent out a press release morning, announcing the industry's first water-resistant, inkjet printable Blu-ray media. Thanks to Imation's AquaGuard technology, these new discs are resistant to both water and smearing.
Imation Corp (NYSE: IMN), a worldwide leader in removable data storage media, today announced the world's first inkjet printable and water-resistant Blu-ray media. Optimized for professional disc duplication, users can record high-definition video, gaming, data and other content on Imation Inkjet Printable BD-R Media with AquaGuard(TM) technology, then print water- and smear-resistant graphics and text right on the disc's surface. The discs are compatible with Blu-ray disc players and recorders, including the Primera(R) Bravo XR-Blu Disc Publisher and the Bravo SE Blu, the world's first automated burn and print devices to support high-capacity Blu-ray media. Imation Inkjet Printable Media with AquaGuard technology also is ideal for reliable business backup of high-capacity digital files.
Imation's Inkjet Printable BD-R Media with AquaGuard technology is shipping now for a suggested retail price of $24.99 per disc. More information can be found here.