Compatible with up to 16X DVD-R Hardware; Advanced Azo recording dye optimizes read/write performance; Ideal for recording up to 2 hours of DVD quality home movies and video clips; Archive and back up, up to 4.7GB of important data; Compatible with 16X DVD-R drives from Pioneer, Apple, Sony, Panasonic and others; Read compatible with most DVD-ROM drives and DVD video players.  (less)

record over 2 hours of HDTV.  Blu-ray uses a blue-violet laser to read and write data while current optical disc technologies such as DVD use a red laser.  The shorter wavelengths of the Blu-ray technology make it possible to record more data on the same space.  These discs are safeguarded by Verbatim’s super hard coat which protects against everyday wear and tear.  With the rapid growth of HDTV, Blu-ray will meet the consumer demand for recording HD programming and is expected to replace VCRs and DVD recorders over the coming years.  Features & Benefits Supported by major electric companies (Sony, Pioneer, Panasonic, Samsung…) Record a 4X BD-R in 23 minutes Recordable format for HDTV recording and PC data storage Utilizes a blue-violet laser to read and write data allowing for more data storage on a disc with the same size as a CD/DVD Wide power margin of Verbatim BD-media ensures superior drive compatibility Super hard coat protects data from scratches BD-R recording hardware is required for recording Blu-ray player can also be used for BD-R media playback  (less)