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Toshiba Develops 3-Layer DVD and HD-DVD

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the play-it-anywere dept.

morpheus83 writes, "Toshiba, in collaboration with disk manufacturer Memory Tech Japan, has successfully combined a HD-DVD and DVD to a single 3-layer, twin-format disk. The resulting disk conforms to DVD standards so it can be played on DVD players, and also on HD-DVD players after upgrading the firmware. The disk can have either Single Layer DVD (4.7GB) + Dual Layer HD DVD (30GB); or Dual Layer DVD (8.5GB) + Single Layer HD DVD (15GB). There will not be a long wait as the new disk can be produced on the existing HD-DVD mass production line with minor process additions."

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  1. Re:Amazing! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Or you could marry someone who shares your views on sexuality and pornography...

  2. In other news.... by crazyvas · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    ..Gillette, in collaboration with nobody in particular, has successfully combined it's Mach 3 and Mach 2 razor blades to produce its new Mach 5 range of blades. The resulting blade conforms to original razor blade standards so it can be used by anyone who's used a razor blade before.