[opendtv] Re: Dual-Layer DVD Burners Start to Catch On
- From: Tom Barry <trbarry@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: opendtv@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2004 20:08:52 -0400
I notice there is now a "Media" sub-category for them "DVD+R DL" on
www.pricewatch.com. They are still too expensive for my blood, but at
least are being offered. For instance, you can even get a 30-pack for
$425.99.
- Tom
Cliff Benham wrote:
> So far I can't find any dual layer blanks for sale anywhere.
> Neither can several friends...
> And, the maximum capacity is about 8.5 Gig, not double.
>
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> [mailto:opendtv-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Monty Solomon
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> Subject: [opendtv] Dual-Layer DVD Burners Start to Catch On
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> Dual-Layer DVD Burners Start to Catch On
>
> By WILSON ROTHMAN
> August 5, 2004
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> AFTER a shaky start, double-layer DVD burners are finally hitting the=20
> market in large numbers, but it may be a while before consumers=20
> choose to make use of their full talents.
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> Double-layer DVD's provide nearly twice the space for data and are=20
> already the industry standard for manufactured DVD movies. Invisible=20
> to the eye, the two layers are made possible by a DVD player's highly=20
> focused laser, which reads out to the edge of one layer, then=20
> refocuses to read back from the edge of the next layer.
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> In a movie on a double-layer DVD, there may be a slight scene freeze=20
> toward the end. This is the "layer break," the moment when the=20
> player's laser makes the jump.
>
> ...
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> http://www.nytimes.com/2004/08/05/technology/circuits/05dvdd.html
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