The US Digital Media, which is a full-service provider and caters with DVD, CD and USB applications, deals with their duplications and replication services. They have launched their USDM Photo Finish with Smudge Guard CDR. The smudge-proof inkjet CDs are part of their premium recordable CDs and feature a silver inkjet printable surface and is resistant to dust, moisture, scratches and looks like one of those expensive thermal printed discs. The CDs cost $6.99 for 10.

The CDs have a capacity of 700MB and last 80 minutes for audio. The CDs may be soon forgotten thanks to Blu-Ray and other such storage medium. However, high quality CDs are still preferred by the recording industry and other such industries.

Looks like there is a lot of competition among the CD manufacturers themselves, as each one has to out perform the other. But the greatest threat to the CD industry comes from newer storage mediums.

Via: PressRelease