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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. Pictures! Pictures! by prostoalex · · Score: 5, Informative



    see them pictures

    Also, press release from Philips and press release from Sony with even better pictures.

  2. Re:Compatibility??? by pknoll · · Score: 5, Informative
    According to the article:

    The Sony and Philips drives will use somewhat different discs. Sony calls its variant DVD-R DL. The Philips equivalent is DVD+R DL. Both disc types should be readable in standard DVD drives and players.

  3. Re:Compatibility??? by Pieroxy · · Score: 5, Informative

    There we go, site is up - but damn slow:
    93% of the players tested play DVD-R

    87% of the players tested play DVD+R

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