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The Verbatim MediDisc™ CD-R & DVD-R

PostPosted: Tue Jul 10, 2007 2:22 am
by frank1
The Verbatim MediDisc™ CD-R (700 MB storage capacity with 52x write speed)
and the Verbatim MediDisc™ MediDisc™ DVD-R (up to 8x write speed)
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What do the experts here think about these storage medias claimed as "reliable" for medical datas ?
Do you think that they will be available soon for the public at a reasonable price ?

A other question: are they manufactured by MKM in Singapour or in Taiwan or even in India ?

http://www.cdfreaks.com/news/Secure-sto ... lease.html
The Verbatim MediDisc™ is extremely robust and reliable due to its innovative surface technology. With the patented Metal Azo technology developed by Mitsubishi Chemicals, Verbatim's parent company, the media ensure error-free, fail-safe data acquisition and protect the stored data from environmental influences.
« Their innovative coating makes Verbatim MediDisc™ CD-Rs and DVD-Rs outstandingly tough and therefore ideal for frequent use over many years. The diligent manufacturing process and continuous monitoring by Verbatim guarantee our products' consistent standard of quality for use in the medical sector »

says Torsten Leye
Marketing Manager Optical at Verbatim EUMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa)

PostPosted: Tue Jul 10, 2007 6:29 am
by dolphinius_rex
Last I heard, the MediDisc was made by CMC for Verbatim. As for the claims, I can't say for sure, but it's supposed to be one of their better discs. I could probably request samples and try them out if you like?

PostPosted: Tue Jul 10, 2007 9:29 am
by Gen-An
Is there some unofficial (or official) standard that says discs that are certified for medical use have to look like that? I have some Maxell Medical DVD-Rs and the design and color scheme are remarkably similar to the MediDisc pic.

PostPosted: Tue Jul 10, 2007 10:18 am
by Ian
Gen-An wrote:Is there some unofficial (or official) standard that says discs that are certified for medical use have to look like that?


Yes, the DICOM standard.

PostPosted: Tue Jul 10, 2007 11:56 am
by dolphinius_rex
Gen-An wrote:Is there some unofficial (or official) standard that says discs that are certified for medical use have to look like that? I have some Maxell Medical DVD-Rs and the design and color scheme are remarkably similar to the MediDisc pic.


There are certain requirements yes.

PostPosted: Wed Jul 11, 2007 2:40 am
by frank1
Thanks a lot for the details
I just hope that we will be able to get in Europe some of these Verbatim MediDisc™ DVD's sometimes in the near future.
As anybody an idea about which type of shop may sell them ?
Probably not nierle.com or ?

PostPosted: Wed Jul 11, 2007 6:19 am
by DrageMester
You can get the Verbatim MediDisc from SVP.co.uk (but they're out of stock on the DVD-R atm).

PostPosted: Thu Jul 12, 2007 7:30 am
by evilboy
Well, if the Super Azo CD-R are CMC-made as well =D>