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New DVD Burners To Double Capacity

Posted by simoniker on from the more-data-more-problems dept.

clester writes "CNN reports that new dual-layer DVD-burning drives will be released very soon by Philips and Sony that will double the capacity of DVD drives, making a complete copy of your dual-layer DVDs theoretically possible. It will use dual layer technology that will hold up to 8.5GB, and will cost around $230 for an internal and $330 for external, burning all 8.5GB in approximately 45 minutes."

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  1. good for Sony... by The+Lynxpro · · Score: 0, Flamebait


    I'm glad to see that Sony's version is backing DVD-R, the most compatible with set-top DVD players. And then you have Philips backing DVD+R which has in the past few weeks been labelled as the competing *standard* that is failing in the marketplace.

    Now, the better question is, when will the Sony drives be appearing in Macs as the new "SuperDrive"? :0

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