16X DVD-R media packs are write-once, single-sided discs and can store up to 4.7GB of data and 120 minutes of video. Recording times of up to 480 minutes of video can be available depending on the recorder.

Consumers can transfer home movies from VHS or 8mm cassettes, back-up computer hard drives and large files.

16X media is backward compatible with 2X drives with a firmware upgrade, which can be downloaded at www.dvdhs.com.

With larger storage capacities on DVD media, users can store at least 6.5 times more than on a CD-R/RW. DVD media allows the preservation of favourite videos, precious photos, valuable data and an entire music library.