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Dual Layer DVD+R Developed

Posted by CowboyNeal on from the way-cooler-than-minus-r-dvds dept.

Lucretian writes "And they said it couldn't be done... It appears that Philips has found a way to burn a dual layered DVD+R. Unlike other dual layered disks that have been developed, this one is also designed to be backwards compatible with current DVD players. Phillips will be demonstrating this new technology at CEATEC this coming week at the DVD+RW alliance booth. The DVDs will hold 8.5GB of data (4 hours of video) and are set to be released as soon as next year."

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  1. Two things by ejaytee · · Score: 5, Interesting


    First, the movie industry will not like this at all, because virtually every movie will fit onto a single recordable DVD at full bitrate.

    Second, the Philips technical paper does say (as expected) that a new drive is required, with an objective lens that can focus into the two recording planes on a disc.

    My new DVD+R/W drive has just made reservations for the basement suite next to the 2X CDROM drive.