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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. Re:Quite a low introductory price! by michael+path · · Score: 2, Troll

    From the article:

    "Sony estimates the blank discs will cost $5 to $6. Philips does not have an estimate yet.

    This is entirely reasonable as well. DVD+Rs currently run about $1.75-$2.50 ea. depending on volume. Where did you get your $75 price from?

  2. That's nothing... by crawdaddy · · Score: 0, Troll

    Old Slashdot editors already double articles!