Blu-Ray disk provides up to five times the capacity of a standard DVD. Offers 25GB recordable format for HDTV recording and PC data storage and a speed of 2x. Blu-Ray disk utilizes a blue-violet laser to read and write data allowing for more data storage on a disk with the same size as a CD/DVD. Wide power margin of Verbatim BD-media ensures superior drive compatibility. Super hard coat protects data from scratches. BD-R recording hardware is required for recording. Blu-ray player can also be used for BD-R media playback.