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Verbatim making mini Blu-ray discs as well

The Verbatim Corporation has announced that they too will be offering mini Blu-ray recordable media.

The specs offered by Verbatim say the discs, with 7.5GB capacity, can provide almost one hour of continuous video when HD (1920×1080i) is used and almost 2 hours when recorded at 1440×1080i.



The mini Blu-ray discs will be available later this month in Japan and the company will begin shipping the discs elsewhere as BD-compatible camcorders become more readily available.

According to DailyTech, the new discs will "share similar performance characteristics of its standard (12 cm) BD media, including technologies developed by MKM to guard against deterioration. The proprietary hard-coat finish on Verbatim BD media features anti-static and anti-scratch properties for added protection against scratches, fingerprints and dust particles that can occur during normal camcorder and home use."

The media are currently in production in Japan.

Source:
DailyTech

Written by: Andre Yoskowitz @ 3 Aug 2007 16:49

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• Pop_Smith

  Thats better, TDK isn't known so much now for their quality. However, Verbatim is one of the top quailty media producers worldwide. :-)

  3.8.2007 17:08 #1

• vinny13

  Originally posted by Pop_Smith: Thats better, TDK isn't known so much now for their quality. However, Verbatim is one of the top quailty media producers worldwide. :-)"Wheres the HD-DVD? I don't see no HD-DVD! WOOO!"
  
  Lol@Fanboys.
  
  I'm burning a movie onto a Verbatim as I'm typing right now :)

  3.8.2007 18:46 #2

• BIGnewb

  there never will be good news about hd-dvd lol :) dont get madd fanboys i just like the BR specs way better

  3.8.2007 20:44 #3

• DXR88

  theres not much space difference between hd-dvd & blueray any more with BD+. the truth is i just want it to end, the format war anyway.
  once the format war end's prices will drop sustantoinaly

  3.8.2007 22:16 #4

• vinny13

  Ugh the quality is horrible! Time to call in the Fugifilm or whatever Double Layer Discs! 25 for $25... Not too bad.

  3.8.2007 22:16 #5

• vinny13

  Originally posted by DXR88: theres not much space difference between hd-dvd & blueray any more with BD+. the truth is i just want it to end, the format war anyway.
  once the format war end's prices will drop sustantoinalyTrue... Those HD-DVD B-tards and their money hungry ways...
  
  I donno I'm bored sorry... :S

  3.8.2007 22:19 #6

• hughjars

  I see, so the Blu-ray camcorder is just all about a physically small disc now is it?
  
  Less than 8gb, each disc costs a fortune and it records @ 1080i.
  
  Cooooo.
  
  You're welcome to it.

  4.8.2007 03:42 #7

• neo1000

  Quote:Originally posted by Pop_Smith: Thats better, TDK isn't known so much now for their quality. However, Verbatim is one of the top quailty media producers worldwide. :-)"Wheres the HD-DVD? I don't see no HD-DVD! WOOO!"
  
  Lol@Fanboys.
  
  I'm burning a movie onto a Verbatim as I'm typing right now :) THE MEDIA ARE CURRENTLY IN PRODUCTION IN JAPAN

  4.8.2007 09:51 #8

• ZippyDSM

  seems target is not moving over to BR only
  http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/28/false...g-up-on-hd-dvd/
  
  
  Interesting mini Hdvds have 1-2GB more data than the mini BRs,at least the dual layer mini HDVDs LOL.
  http://www.dvdforum.org/hddvd-tech-intro-eng.htm

  4.8.2007 14:28 #9

• vinny13

  Originally posted by ZIppyDSM: seems target is not moving over to BR only
  http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/28/false...g-up-on-hd-dvd/
  
  
  Interesting mini Hdvds have 1-2GB more data than the mini BRs,at least the dual layer mini HDVDs LOL.
  " target="_blank">http://www.dvdforum.org/hddvd-tech-intro-eng.htm
  
  They DO make blanks?
  
  What burners? I've never seen them before... :S

  5.8.2007 05:04 #10

• hughjars

  HD DVD drives & burners are available in laptops/notebooks and have been for some time now.
  
  They just haven't been concentrating on PCs (preferring their stand-alones & the thin drives for the time being).
  
  They'll be coming soon enough
  (but with a 'market' comprised mainly of the pirates amoungst us it's not exactly a big surprise they did not prioritise us, eh?).

  5.8.2007 09:36 #11

• borhan9

  This is another brand but i have to say the best brand for this kinda thing but this size is still too small for the new HD format.

  9.8.2007 03:52 #12