![]() ![]() The existing CD-DVD infrastructure is based on off-the-rack Red Laser, Playback components which are highly cost effective. A standard DVD only contains sufficient storage capacity to store a movie in Standard Definition format, but not High Definition format. Today a standard 120 mm single layer disc is limited to its current capacity of 4.7GB single layer or 8.5 GB dual layer. For more information about our Company, visit our website at: Ī DVD can only carry data on a maximum of two layers since an increase in the number of layers in the disc increases the interlayer cross talks and the data cannot be read properly. ![]() New Medium's proprietary technology known as "Versatile MultiLayer Disc" (VSD) is a next-generation High Definition successor to the current DVD Standard Definition technology and is based almost entirely on the existing, cost effective current Red Laser DVD components and manufacturing technology platforms. This sector of the storage market is currently undergoing a cycle of change precipitated by the emergence of high definition TV into the marketplace. is positioned in the Optical Disc Storage sector, a huge and growing segment of the data storage market, of which DVD formats have an effective monopoly presently. With future applications in sight the company has begun developing Blue Laser VMD systems with up to 1 Terabyte capacity for high-end Digital Cinema and Video-On-Demand (VOD) applications. With minimal changes of its technology the company can manufacture recordable VMD as well. In 2006 the company will start manufacturing cost-effective 50 GB VMD's on Red Laser, for HDTV and Digital Cinema. NMEN anticipates that by spring 2005 it will achieve pre-production 30GB of storage capacity with bit rates up to 60 Mbs, capable of playing even higher quality High Definition content for HDTV and Digital Cinema on a single pre-recorded VMD. ![]() Pre-recorded HD VMD's are capable of playing next-generation, high-definition movies and other video content, catering to the vast consumer base of owners of HDTV Television and large screen sets. VMD is designed for viewing High Definition (HD) content requiring high storage capacity and high bit rate (up to 40 Mbs), such as full-motion pictures, sports entertainment and other demanding video content and data. The pre-recorded VMD has four layers on one side for an initial capacity of 20 GB and is entirely based on the current Red Laser DVD industrial infrastructure. "We are thrilled with the opportunity of unveiling this remarkable technology to the public" says Ethel Schwartz, CEO of NMEN, "we anticipate a similar resounding response from the attendees as we have seen from the enthusiastic industry leaders that have already viewed our VMD products demonstration" VMD was recently demonstrated to enthusiastic groups of industry leaders in several countries and was hailed and embraced as a breakthrough and compelling solution for cost effective High Definition pre-recorded discs and players. Thereafter the c ompany plans to conduct a series of road shows across the globe to demonstrate the VMD products to select groups at various times and locations to be announced. The scope and the detailed schedule of the event will be announced at a later date. Demonstration will be held in London, United Kingdom in January 2005. Invites for the public demonstration will include financial newspapers, magazines wire services and feature syndicates trade periodicals covering the optical storage industry, as well as selected members of the investment community and key players in the media and optical storage industries. The drives will be inherently backward compatible with the existing pre-recorded and recordable DVD and CD formats. The company is set for launching production and sales of 15 GB, 20 GB, 25 GB and 30 GB Discs & Drives by fall 2005. The HD films will be shown in genuine HD formats (MPEG-2, 1080i and 1080p). Brooklyn, New York - New Medium Enterprises Inc., OTC Bulletin Board Symbol (NMEN) announced today the public unveiling of the highly anticipated pre-industrial VMD (Versatile MulitLayer Disc), the next generation HD Disc & Drive containing 20GB of storage capacity on the current Red Laser technology platforms. ![]()
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