TDK 4X DVD-R Armor Plated, 5-pack

While consumers have always been promised—and expect—carefree handling of optical discs, today’s conventional DVDs are quite susceptible to playback and recording errors caused by scratches, dirt and fingerprints. Enter TDK’s Armor Plated DVD, discs that are 100X more scratch resistant than conventional DVD media. These discs also wipe clean of smudges and fingerprints—contaminants that can render conventional discs useless. Finally, there’s a DVD disc that delivers on the promise of total reliability even after harsh treatment.

100X More Scratch Resistant
Irregularities on a DVD’s surface can interfere with the laser beam’s path, causing errors. Among the most insidious causes of write and read errors, scratches can prevent the laser beam from properly focusing on a disc’s recording layer. That’s why TDK designed Armor Plated DVD to withstand much greater exposure to scratching agents than conventional DVD discs can survive. As illustrated through laboratory testing, TDK Armor Plated DVD discs don’t show significant increases in error rates or jitter even after taking the same punishment that completely destroys conventional discs. You can now rest assured that your valuable records and other important data are safe and sound.

Superior Resistance to Fingerprints
Conventional DVD discs are particularly prone to errors caused by smudges. Fingerprints and other greasy contaminants aggressively stick to conventional discs, attracting dust and hard particles that can make the problem even more serious. TDK Armor Plated discs feature superior lubricant and repellant characteristics, making it virtually impossible for smudges to stick to the disc surface. Unlike conventional discs, TDK Armor Plated discs aren’t compromised when your bare fingers touch the recording side.

Superior Anti-Static Properties
Conventional DVD discs hold electrostatic charges for long time periods. As a result, conventional discs attract quantities of dust that can cause playback and recording errors. TDK’s proprietary Armor Plated DVD coating features superior anti-static, anti-dust properties, making the discs far less susceptible to these errors. Armor Plated DVD discs resist static charges better than conventional discs, and they quickly release any charges that are picked up. While a conventional DVD releases 50% of an electrostatic charge after 900 minutes, TDK Armor Plated DVD discs release 50% of a charge in only 50 minutes. Yet, with today’s conventional DVDs, scratches, dirt and fingerprints are the most common causes of recording and playback errors.

Note: Not compatible with DVD+R/RW or Authoring drives.