Verbatim Preps 2x HD DVD Recordable Media

Verbatim revealed at CES what it is dubbing the world's first 2X-speed HD DVD recordable media. This new media is expected in the next couple of months.

Verbatim is specifically beginning to sell 2x-speed HD DVD-R (recordable) and HD DVD-RW (rewriteable) discs. This speed bump will let one, for example, fill a 15GB HD DVD disc in about 30 minutes, compared to about 1 hour at 1x speed.

The technical aspects of how Verbatim did this revolve around leveraging its "dye technology to develop a new highly sensitive recording layer. The recording characteristics of Verbatim HD DVD-R discs are further enhanced by the disc’s physical attributes. Features such as a uniform groove shape, consistent substrate thickness and flatness of the disc have been proven to optimize the performance and longevity of Verbatim media.  These characteristics are achieved using a new mastering process, ultra-precise molding technology and advanced bonding techniques."