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I wonder if Delkin licensed the old Kodak patents? Kodak used to claim a 300 year life-span, which is something that Mistui has never done. David Seubert UCSB Prentice, Will wrote: >Colleagues > >The press release at the bottom was posted to the AMIA list on 29 October. > >Has anyone tried these Delkin discs? I don't know if MAM-E or MAM-A have "20 >cents of 24k gold in every disc", but otherwise there's nothing to suggest >these are significantly different as far as their constituent parts are >concerned. If anyone can find some more detailed data on these I'd be >grateful if I could see it. > >Assuming they prove to be reliable, it would be useful to have another >manufacturer of gold reflective layer CD-R's in the game. MAM-E no longer >manufacture DVD-R discs with a gold reflective layer, for instance. If >Delkin or someone else moved in to that market successfully, there's a vague >possibility that MAM-E might reconsider. > >Will > >..................................... >Will Prentice >Technical Services >British Library Sound Archive Tel: +44 (0)20-7412-7443 >(formerly National Sound Archive) Fax: +44 (0)20-7412-7416 >96 Euston Road http://www.bl.uk >London NW1 2DB UK http://cadensa.bl.uk (online catalogue) > > > > >http://www.delkin.com/delkin_news_press_release.php?id=37 ><http://www.delkin.com/delkin_news_press_release.php?id=37> > > >WORLD'S MOST RELIABLE CD-R FROM DELKIN > > >October 7, 2004 > > >For Immediate Release >Contact: Alan Parry >Marketing Department >858-391-1234 >[log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> > > >Delkin Devices, Inc., manufacturer of quality eFilm memory cards and >other innovative products, today introduced the eFilm Archival Gold >"300-Year" CD-R. eFilm Archival Gold CD-R's incorporate patented >Phthalocyanine (thalo-sy-a-neen) dye and a 24k gold reflective layer >into every CD-R. The innovative materials found in eFilm Archival Gold >CD-R's make them one of the most reliable storage medium available. >Typically CD-R's are known to deteriorate quickly due to Earth's common >elements: ultra violet light, heat, and humidity. Using an accelerated >aging process to test the longevity of CD-R media, eFilm Archival Gold >CD-R's have been shown to safely store your images for more than 300 >years. > >"Consumers are now taking more pictures than ever with digital cameras," >explains Martin Wood, CEO of Delkin Devices, Inc. "Our research has >indicated that the number one reason consumers take digital images is to >preserve their precious memories. eFilm Archival Gold CD-R's ensure that >your precious memories are safe for years to come." > >The patented Phthalocyanine dye is the most critical component of the >CD-R because it is where your data is stored. Your CD burner creates >pits in the dye layer when it burns a CD-R and your digital information >is stored in these pits. The Phthalocyanine dye reacts quicker to the >writing laser than dyes found in most CD-R's on the market, thus making >sharper pit edges and making your CD-R easier to read by CD drives. >Compared to Cyanine and Azo dyes found in the majority of CD-R's on the >market, Phthalocyanine dye lasts significantly longer when subjected to >the harmful effects of UV light, heat, and humidity. > >Gold is one of the most inert elements on earth and Delkin incorporates >20¢ of 24k gold into every eFilm Archival Gold disc. Gold's inert >characteristics prevent oxidation, a common cause of failure to most >CD-Rs. Along with the Phthalocyanine dye and gold reflective layer, >eFilm Archival Gold CD-R's provide the most extreme protection for your >digital images from environmental degradation. > >"People used to save their photos in family albums and store their >negatives in a safe place for reprints," says Wood. "In the digital age, >people store their photos on their computer. With the volatility of >computer hard drives and the constant threat of virus attacks, we wanted >to provide consumers with the most reliable storage medium available to >back up their images." > >Delkin will begin shipping eFilm Archival Gold CD-R's in early October >in a variety of quantities and types of packaging. The CD-R 10 Pack will >be sold in a protective plastic case that holds 10 CD-R's in >polypropylene sleeves. There will be a 1" 3 ring binder available with >16 eFilm Archival Gold CD-R's in protective sleeves. The 25 pack will be >available in a cake box type spindle. Delkin also plans to ship 100 >CD-R's in bulk packaging. eFilm Archival Gold CD-R's will be available >at consumer photography and electronic stores worldwide and online at >Delkin's website at www.delkin.com. > >"Our eFilm Archival Gold CD-R's will be a perfect companion to our >BurnAway as well," explains Alan Parry, Director of Marketing at Delkin >Devices, Inc. "The combination will provide consumers with a reliable >storage device and medium without the use of a computer." Delkin has >released a white paper further discussing the details of CD-R media. You >can download the white paper at www.archivalgold.com ><http://www.archivalgold.com/> . > >Delkin Devices, Inc., based in San Diego, California, has been operating >since 1986. Since that time Delkin's eFilm digital storage products and >accessories have become an industry leader in both OEM and consumer >markets. Known as the "Camera Store" brand, eFilm is available worldwide >primarily through a network of independent camera stores, and a leading >choice among photographers passionate about digital photography. > >Delkin's success has been the result of providing a broad range of >products with premium quality, innovative designs and an ongoing >dedication to superior customer service. Delkin's website attracts >visitors from over 100 countries, underscoring the company's >international success. > >END >FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE > >Media Images are available for download at: www.delkin.com/media_images/ ><http://www.delkin.com/media_images/> > >Delkin Devices will be appearing at PhotoPlus Expo in New York City >October 21-23 Booth:761 > > > > > > >************************************************************************** > >Experience the British Library online at www.bl.uk > >Help the British Library conserve the world's knowledge. 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