Vmedia is Mobile Entertainment Made Easy

Vmedia gives you what you want in mobile entertainment – the hottest new movies and TV shows on a mobile entertainment media that is easy to use, easy to buy and puts a big screen entertainment experience at your fingertips.

A Vmedia disc is a new removable optical media for mobile devices that puts the latest movies and TV series into your pocket for personal viewing any time, anywhere. Entertainment on Vmedia is equivalent in quality to DVD, it sells for the same price and has the same release dates, but Vmedia gives you the advantage of a single media that will play on both mobile and home entertainment systems.

Vmedia discs are played in Vmedia optical drives – the world’s smallest blue laser optical drives. Vmedia drives are being built-in to mobile phones, personal media players and mobile internet devices. You already know how to use a Vmedia disc – it’s simple, just insert the disc and click “play.” There are no restrictions on the number of devices or screens on which Vmedia discs can be viewed. And with 576p image quality you can enjoy Vmedia entertainment on every screen in the house from mobile phones to the big screen TVs in your living room.

VMedia FAQ

How does Vmedia work?

Vmedia optical drives and discs are based on the latest blue laser technology. Blue lasers can read more densely packed data and that combined with advanced video and audio codecs allows us to fit a entire feature-length, high quality movie on a Vmedia disc.

How tiny is a Vmedia disc?

Vmedia discs are 36mm square – not much bigger than the popcorn you might enjoy while watching your favorite movie. It’s easy to carry a bunch of your favorite movies to watch any time you want, no matter where you happen to be.

What do I need to play Vmedia discs?

Any device with a Vmedia optical drive will play a Vmedia disc. There are no digital rights limits to the number of devices or screens that a Vmedia disc can be played on. So Vmedia discs are easy to share with your friends and family.

What kinds mobile devices will have a Vmedia drive?

Vmedia will be a feature in mobile phones, personal media players, mobile internet devices, ultra-portable PCs and home TV players in the near future. Many more applications will follow, including mobile gaming and automotive entertainment systems.

Is Vmedia rugged enough for mobile applications?

Absolutely. Vmedia optical drives have been designed specifically for mobile applications. As a component in mobile phones Vmedia drives are subjected to the some of the most rigorous testing in the consumer electronics industry. And Vmedia discs are protected by a slim plastic and metal cartridge so they are easy to handle without worrying about scratches.

What about the battery life in my mobile device?

Vmedia is designed to conserve power so you don’t run out of power unexpectedly. In fact, unlike a DVD disc, Vmedia discs only spin for a small percentage of the time your movie is playing. The Vmedia drive sends the video to a buffer in the mobile device and then spins down until more video is needed.

Can I play Vmedia on my TV at home?

Yes, Vmedia discs produce a terrific picture on just about any TV. All you need is a single analog video cable to connect most Vmedia-enabled mobile devices to your TV at home or even in a hotel. And a home Vmedia player that permanently attaches to your home TV is under development.

How much data does a Vmedia disc hold?

Each Vmedia disc holds 1GB of data. That’s enough for an entire movie in at 576p resolution (720 x 576 pixels). Vmedia disc capacity will increase to 2 GB in about a year.

Are Vmedia discs recordable?

The first Vmedia discs are ROM discs. Movies and TV series on Vmedia discs can’t be erased accidently and will last for decades just like DVDs and CDs. There will be a recordable Vmedia disc in the future so you will be able to record your own videos, photos and music to play in your Vmedia-enable devices.

Where will I be able to buy Vmedia discs?

You will be able to buy Vmedia discs from the same types of retail stores where you buy DVDs now including online stores. Plus, many wireless operators will offer movies on Vmedia and you’ll be able to order discs online from your mobile phone for convenient delivery right to your home.