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Reviewed by Jaye Vullo
Combining a retro
look with the rugged quality and high-performance
of today's CD-R technology, Verbatim introduces
Digital Vinyl CD-R, a recordable disc designed after
the popular and groovy 45-rpm record format. These
eye-catching discs are a great way to save delicate
LP collections, burn your personal music mix or
make a standout business presentation. The color-coded
discs use Verbatim's original Azo Blue technology
for superior audio writing performance on CD burners
and broad read compatibility on car CD players,
home audio systems and portable CD players. Digital
Vinyl CD-R's are protected with a dual-layer anti-scratch
coating that safeguards data for years to come and
are backed by Verbatim's Lifetime Warranty.
The 80min. /700MB discs are unique in that they
combine the look of a 45-rpm record with today's
state-of-the-art CD production technologies.
Reminiscent of the 45 rpm records of the '50s, '60s
and '70s; the Verbatim Digital Vinyl CD-R discs
provide high-quality write performance and broad
read compatibility with even the oldest CD drives
and players. As with conventional CD-R media, the
new Digital Vinyl CDs are excellent for burning
and recording personal music mixes. The retro-looking
discs are also an excellent way for people to copy
their old, delicate LP records onto a premium-quality
digital media that won't degrade or lose sound fidelity
every time the discs are played. At the same time,
users will keep the look and feel of their favorite
LPs.
Digital Vinyl CDs allow people to save all of their
LPs onto the latest recording technology that provides
a broad range of playback compatibility. LP collectors
can copy their records to their PC and, with the
right software, minimize or eliminate hiss and scratch
noise that developed over years of playback. The
enhanced sounds can then be copied to the new digital
vinyl discs so they can be played in the car, a
home stereo system or even on a computer. They can
even make a second copy and store it for safe-keeping,
just in case the original LP is ever lost or destroyed.
By using the company's patented dark blue azo dye
technology the new discs provide users with excellent
read/write performance and superior data fidelity,
even when used with today's new higher-speed CD
recorders.
The disc's reflective layer is safeguarded with
Verbatim's special dual-protective layer. The layer
provides longer archival life and protection from
scratches on the recording layer that can damage
or destroy critical data. Verbatim's complete family
of DataLifePlus CD-R media, including the new Digital
Vinyl CD-R discs, is the only recordable CD media
that includes this double protective layer as standard
for enhanced protection against sunlight, high temperature,
humidity and handling.
The new Digital Vinyl CD-R discs have been tested
and certified by all of the leading drive manufacturers.
Like all Verbatim DataLifePlus CD-R media, the new
Digital Vinyl discs deliver an estimated archival
life of more than 100 years and provide the broadest
compatibility possible with current and future CD
drives and players.
Availability, Pricing
Backed by a lifetime warranty, the new 700MB, 80-minute
Digital Vinyl CD-R media is available in single
and multiple-disc packages at leading retailers,
internet resellers and distributors across the country.
Expected street prices for the new media are $1.49
for a single disc and $12.99 for a 10-pack.
Note: Recommended recording speeds for Digital Vinyl
CD-R are 16x, 12x, 8x, 4x, 1x.
Digital Vinyl CD-R's are only compatible for music
recording on computer recorders.
Verbatim Corporation
1200 West W.T. Harris Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28262
Website: http://www.verbatim.com
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