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We at Verbatim take our business very seriously. We all have one aim and that is to ensure √erbatim - A Great Track Record ...... 4 that all of our products carry the Verbatim brand that meet the exact high quality standards that our customers have come to expect. √erbatim – A Snapshot of ∑here ∑e Are No∑ ...... 5 We have a reputation for quality and reliability, which we have gained from every product we’ve Look for the Quality Brand ...... 5 ever produced. We are a well-known and trusted brand with the best research and development process, stringent Quality Assurance, superb customer service, a dedicated logistics and Meet the Parents ...... 6 warehouse facility and a focussed sales and marketing team. We produce products that meet the market demands, at exceptional standards, thereby ensuring loyal customers. Bringing YOU The Latest Technologies ...... 7 Our business model and dedicated employees have earned us our sought after leadership position. The √erbatim Ad√antage ...... 8 We enjoy number one market share in Europe for Recordable CD and DVD media. A position we have worked hard to achieve, and I guarantee you, will work even harder to maintain. Unique Technologies = Great Products ...... 9

I thank you for your interest in Verbatim and hope you find our story as compelling and Discs That Gi√e You ‘More Performance’ in Your Dri√e ...... 10 interesting as we at Verbatim do. Flash Media ...... 10

Quality ...... 11

Choosing Your Media ...... 11

Jurgen Fritz Deli√ery ...... 11 President, EUMEA Product Range ...... 12

Media for Memories ...... 16

Your O∑n Mini Masterpiece ...... 17

Back Up, Storage and Archi√al ...... 18

Your Tunes... In Your Pocket ...... 19 Our Mission You CAN Take It ∑ith You! ...... 20 Your Media... Your ∑ay ...... 21

“Develop and market reliable products that users Double the Capacity ...... 22 want for storing, moving and using digital content.” Bigger, Brighter, Higher Definition! ...... 23

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√erbatim - A Great Track Record! √erbatim - A Snapshot of ∑here ∑e Are No∑

• Supplier of High Quality Data Storage Founded in 1969, we have over 35 years of data storage expertise. These years have seen and Office Consumable Products Verbatim lead and shape the market in many ways. Our research and development team are continually creating new products and enhancements to current products. For example, our • Market Leader ∑ith Number 1 Position unique AZO dye technology has evolved over the years to perform with the same reliability Throughout Europe in CD & D√D Media* but at faster speeds. Our printable surface products have been enhanced to provide photo quality print surface and a wider printer area to suit market needs. We have also been the • Optical Media in ALL Formats first to introduce DVD Double Layer products. • Imaging, Tape, Floppy Disk We have a great track record that is sure to continue in the future. and Computer Accessories

• Strong and Gro∑ing Market Position in Flash Memory Products

• Established O√er 35 Years

• Subsidiary of Mitsubishi Kagaku Media, based in Tokyo / Japan

• Committed Team, pro√iding High Quality Products, In Large √olumes, Throughout Europe, On Time!

* Source: SCCG 2002, 2003, 2004.

History and Heritage A Brand You Can Trust Look for the quality brand! High standards and continuous improvement have maintained our high in store presence throughout Europe. Our quality checking and approval systems ensure we deliver a high level of satisfaction to our customers.

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Meet the Parents Bringing YOU The Latest Technologies We at Verbatim benefit from the backing of a large parent company, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, based in Japan. Our R&D Allo∑s YOU to ∑e Are a top European brand Mitsubishi Chemical’s wide-ranging operations make it one Reap the Benefits! of the leading chemical companies in the world. Because of… Our research and development team are often admired and Pioneering Spirit sometimes copied in the optical disc industry. Their expertise Satisfied Customers Mitsubishi Chemical’s pioneering strength is visible in its and dedication to creating new technologies to reduce recording Due to our… products and in the research and development, which is time, or to increase recording capacity means many follow in carried out in the Yokohama Research Centre. The company our footsteps. Great Products also has strong relationships with other major players in the market. These two things benefit Verbatim by ensuring we Which we have due to our… not only have the latest technologies and products first, but Unique Media Technologies also that optical discs bearing our brand are the standard that many hardware companies test their recorders on. Therefore, Which we have developed because of our… making our discs superbly compatible. Continual Research and De√elopment For further detailed information please visit the Mitsubishi Chemical web site: http://www.m-kagaku.co.jp/

MKM Japan Verbatim Europe, Verbatim Americas Verbatim Asia Pacific Middle East, Africa.

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The √erbatim Ad√antage Unique Technologies = Great Products

Other 16x Verbatim 52x AZO Dye Layer

Flatter Surface = Lower Error Rate rbatim 52x Ve

Very reliable, because thick atim 5 Other Brand 52x Verb 2x NEW DYE enough

Too Thin = Less reliability! Curved Surface = Higher Error Rate

Dye Technology Stamper Technology Phase Change Technology Double Layer Technology Hard Coat Technology

There are many things that make a good optical disc. The ‘Stamper’ is the first part of the production Phase Change Technology basically refers to Achieving double layer recording meant the creation of a new substrate layer that sits in Some DVD’s are handled extensively, for example, 8cm DVD’s that are constantly placed in However, one of the most important parts is the dye process and it creates the base for a good quality disc. Rewritable media and it’s ability to be written to between each recording layer that was reflective enough to ‘bounce’ the laser beam back and out of the Camcorder in external environments. To protect from potential damage, Verbatim that is used on the recording layer. This dye is the It is extremely important that the stamper creates a and erased many times over. Verbatim’s phase change when recording to layer 0, but also transparent enough to let the laser beam through to 8cm DVD’s benefit from ‘Hard Coat Scratch Guard’ protective layer. This layer protects from key to long lasting data. Our AZO dye is a unique completely flat disc. If the disc is warped in any way, technology uses a ‘Super Eutectic Recording Layer’ record to layer 1. We were the first to the achieve this and therefore brought 8.5GB of DVD fingerprints, dust, scratches, static and water. Testing is believing! formula that is superbly resistant to UV light. the laser beam that writes to the disc doesn’t reach that ensures all of the particles in the layer return recording capacity to the market. Without this protection, UV light can damage the properly, thereby writing an incorrect piece of data. to a perfectly ‘clean’ state to be recorded to again. – data on your disc, potentially making it unreadable! In addition, the stamper carries all the manufacturers without any ‘noise’. information. When inserted into a piece of hardware, the hardware recognises the code and applies the best write strategy, meaning the best compatibility. 8 9 comp_bro.qxd 21/8/06 14:41 Page 10

Discs That Gi√e You ‘More Performance’ Flash Media Quality Choosing Your Media With so many products available to choose from, it can be a daunting in Your Dri√e Flash memory cards are used in an increasingly diverse range The proof of quality can only be believed when external, unbiased experience making sure you select the right one. For example, does you of applications. companies have tested it! Our media has been tested by many 3rd digital camera take Secure Digital or Compact Flash? We have created We foster close relationships with drive manufacturers party companies over the years and below is just a selection of the our very own compatibility guide for everyone to use. Simply visit Memory card usage extends from digital still cameras to PDAs www.verbatim-europe.com/compatibility and follow the step-by-step to ensure the best reliability, supplying Verbatim awards we have received. and MP3 players, to PCs and mobile phones. instructions. ‘Master Discs’ for drive designing and testing purposes, Big Flash Card Test in the German Computer There are currently numerous types of memory cards on the market, Bild. Issue 18 from 22. August 2005 and licensing our firmware technology to chip of which Verbatim provide an extensive range. set manufacturers. Secure Digital DVD DL Test in the German Computer Bild Issue 22 from 18. Oct. 2004 and in the ∑hat does this all mean for you? Mini SD German Chip Issue 8/2005 Simply whatever hardware you buy, you can Compact Flash (Type 1) be assured your best choice for media Compact Flash (Type 2) is always going to be Verbatim! Multimedia Card (MMC) USB Test in the French PC Magazine Middle & Near East, Dec. 2005 Reduced Size Multimedia Card (RS MMC)

Dual Voltage RS MMC The Online Compatibility Guide is updated regularly and is a feature xD Picture Card DVD+R DL 2.4x in the Italian PC OPEN. part of Verbatim’s new Online Support Centre that is designed to Nov 2005 answer any questions that you may have. Visit the web site now Memory Stick for more information. Memory Stick Duo Store N Go Professional in the English Simply select the type of device you own, the make PC Pro, Issue Oct 05 Memory Stick Pro and model number and see the listing of Verbatim media that is compatible.

Hard∑are Compatibility Online Compatibility Guide

Verbatim 25.7% Deli√ery

We understand that having the right product, at the right price is only half of the story. These are nothing if you can’t get the product when you need it! Our warehouse and logistics teams work around the clock to ensure all orders are processed and delivered within and succeeding expectations. As leaders in the market, we know the market trends and demands. We ensure our warehouse is stocked to optimum levels meaning our customers benefit from short lead times and fast delivery times!

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D√D CD-R/CD-R∑ HD D√D/Blu-ray UDO USB De√ices Memory Cards Paper Products Printer Toner Cartridge Tape Media Floppy Disc

All Verbatim DVDs benefit from CD-R is the most commonly used High Definition TV is set to hit our UDO discs are the next generation of USB is the new Floppy Disk. U3 With such a vast range of Memory A good, photo quality print starts with With the Verbatim range of Chemical Reliable data storage doesn’t stop with The floppy disk is still big business in Advanced AZO technology which storage format of today. They are used screens in 2006 and with this comes Magneto Optical (MO) media. is the new USB. We are among the Cards available for a large variety of the right paper. The Verbatim range of colour laser toner cartridges you can CD’s and DVD’s. At Verbatim we offer some markets and to recognise this means it’s the safest place for all data! for a variety of storage needs. To meet the demand for discs that can store Developed by Plasmon, the discs have very first to offer this new and exciting products, it can be confusing which paper products suit a variety of users; achieve print perfection time after time. the complete solution and this includes fact, we still have five product choices With the latest recording and rewriting the demand of all uses, we have a vast much more capacity. There are two a recording capacity of 30GB and are technology. The addition of a U3 card you need for which product. At Premium photo quality paper for the When compared to the Original high-end tape back up solutions. Used in our range. Our DataLifePlus range speeds on the market, coupled with range of CD media ranging from formats being released and these are designed to be used with drives with enabled USB device complements Verbatim, we offer an extensive range semi-professional, to double sided Equipment Manufactures product, for high capacity data back up, we has an Extra Protective Coating on the the latest in Double Layer technology Printable, LightScribe, Matt Silver and Blu-ray Discs and HD DVD. Both discs blue laser pick-up. Two types of discs our already comprehensive range of memory cards, and to help you photo paper for the amateur Verbatim toner cartridges offer up to offer a range of tape products for recording surface, which means that means Verbatim DVD is the Extra Protection. Our CD-RW range work with a blue laser, which means are available – write once and of USB devices. understand what card you need – photographer, transparencies for the 100% extra page life. With enhanced all needs. the risk of data corruption is reduced, perfect choice. benefits from four speeds, 4x, 10x, that more information can be stored rewritable. The rewritable media is simply visit www.verbatim- business presenter to CD labels for the image qualities made up of vibrant whilst the life of the disk is increased. 16x and 32x! onto a disc, the same size as a CD exceptionally durable supporting more europe.com/compatibility home CD burner. All products will give colours and sharp resolution to fine or DVD. than 10,000 direct overwrites. professional looking results! lines and text, your printed pages will offer you impressive results.

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Media for Memories! Your O∑n

Happy memories can be created on the spur of the moment, Mini Masterpiece planned over many months, or can just simply happen. However they come, memories are worth saving! And if Home movie creation is becoming easier and easier. The they’re worth saving, then they’re worth saving well. And variety of camcorders on the market today is vast, as well who else should you trust your memories to other than as the editing software on which you can really make your Verbatim media? With a great range of products, all meeting own blockbuster. the Verbatim standard, you can assure your memories are Playing these movies back in years to come can be extremely safe with us! enjoyable, if not embarrassing for some! But what if you were to play them back in twenty years only to find the disc was unreadable? With Verbatim DVD, you need not worry as our unique Advanced AZO technology ensures the data recorded to the disc stays there for a projected lifetime of more than 40 years!

Media - for Pictures Media - for √ideo

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Back Up, Storage Your Tunes… and Archi√al In Your Pocket.

Backing up of company data is always a concern of the IT Music lovers everywhere use a variety of media to store manager. The media you use to back up the data has to be their favourite tunes. This can range from CD-R, specialised reliable and secure. After all, it could contain millions in music CD-R, Memory Cards, USB and the hard drive of music terms of monetary worth of data and information. The players. Whichever your choice, we have a product to suit Verbatim solution covers a variety of tape products, DVD your needs. Verbatim truly are your music companion! and UDO, all backed by Verbatim’s lifetime warranty.

Media - for Data Media - for Music

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You CAN Your Media… Take It ∑ith You! Your ∑ay!

Mobile information is a must in the day of the business Creating personalised labels to your disc adds the special person, or the student or even parent. With a variety of touch and creates a great impression. Now there are a variety mobile media, sharing information between PC’s and other of ways to do this on CD and DVD products. Printable media hardware devices has never been easier. Memory cards can achieve stunning photographic quality prints in either and USB devices are extremely compatible between devices glossy or matt finishes. Whilst LightScribe offers silk-screen and have given a new meaning to showing and sharing quality labels without the need for an external printer! information. U3 is the latest technology in USB and we are pleased to be among the very fist to offer this new technology. U3 enabled USB drives provides users the ability to take their personal workspace, preferences, launch software as well as files with them and use them on any PC as if they were their own.

Media - On The Go! Personal Media

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Double the Capacity Bigger, Brighter,

DVD recording requires capacity! For many years, Hollywood movie DVD’s have used more than 8GB per Higher Definition! movie. Until recently, the largest DVD media for recording High Definition TV provides incredible picture quality was a mere 4.7GB. Again, at Verbatim we broke this and surround sound. This superb resolution, excellent mould by bringing the first Double Layer DVD to market contrast, vivid colours and sound effects are capacity that can record 8.5GB of data. This means more data heavy. Therefore, we need discs with much more capacity on one disc! Available in both +R and –R formats, at high in order to record HD footage. With two formats being recording speeds, with Advanced AZO technology means released to meet this demand, (Blu-ray Discs and Verbatim Double Layer DVD’s are the perfect choice! HD DVD), Verbatim are ideally positioned to offer both formats. Both formats work with a blue laser meaning more data can be stored onto a disc the same size as a current DVD!

One things for sure, whatever new technologies the future brings you can count on us to be there, right at the forefront, shaping the future and bringing you the latest products first!

Double and Dual Layer D√D ... the future is Blue!

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