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First 3 Generation-Compatible HD DVD Drive

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the also-makes-julian-fries dept.

fenimor writes "NEC has developed world's first half height size optical drive capable of playing back HD DVDs, DVDs, and CDs with a single optical head. Although the lasers required to read each type of disk vary, NEC said it had successfully created a miniature drive with a single lens that could read all three. The drive was designed for laptop computers and will be released commercially later next year."

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  1. Julian Fries? by Zanthany · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Seems like this post also comes from the kan't-spel-to-gud-dept.

    Juliennes fries. Sheesh.

  2. WTF? by Beefslaya · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    I just bought an F'n DVDR -+ Drive, my buddy just bought one that burns dual layer, (which by the way, 3 discs are 35 bucks) I'm sure they'll come out with one that will wash my car next year while it burns my favorite tunes, and does aromatherapy. Where did compact disc's go so friggin confusing? MAKE ME ONE DRIVE THAT DOES IT ALL FOR THE NEXT 3 YEARS!!!!!!!!!!! and quit making me feel obsolete every 5 minutes.