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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. Finally by Gr33nNight · · Score: 5, Funny

    Now I can finally back up my porno collection to 10 easy-to-find dvds...*phew*

    1. Re:Finally by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny
      10 DVDs? 850G? Lightweight!

      You mean "lightweight" in the math department, right?

    2. Re:Finally by bobej1977 · · Score: 5, Funny

      Bah, I print mine out to hard copy and put them in my Porno Bin to swim around in. If only it weren't for those damn Beagle boys...and the paper cuts.

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    3. Re:Finally by alexo · · Score: 5, Funny

      > Where I come from, 10 * 8.5G = 85G

      It is a sad day for ./ when grade one arithmetic is modded +3 Informative.

  2. Re:Quite a low introductory price! by pcx · · Score: 5, Funny

    The drive is $250, the blank DVD is $75.00 :-P

  3. Re:Ok... by DR+SoB · · Score: 5, Funny

    Blue light is available from Labatt's:

    http://www.labattblue.ca/lb_beer/lb_beer_index.h tm

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  4. Re:Quite a low introductory price! by NanoGator · · Score: 5, Funny

    "Where did you get your $75 price from?"

    He read it in this other article.

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  5. Re:Quite a low introductory price! by NecroPuppy · · Score: 5, Funny

    Where did you get your $75 price from?

    Canada. :)

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