TDK launches Dual Layer DVD-R, and Double Layer DVD+R line-up

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bcrabtree
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TDK launches Dual Layer DVD-R, and Double Layer DVD+R line-up

TDK announces the launch of its new Dual Layer DVD-R discs, which, at a vast 8.5GByte, give consumers nearly double the storage capacity of previous generations of write-once DVDs.

The increased capacity provides greater scope for the storage of large quantities of data and high quality images on discs. This gives home cinema and personal video enthusiasts the ability to record up to four hours of high-resolution video; the same as pre-recorded DVD.

This increased capacity deliverd by Dual Layer DVD-R is made possible by applying a second recording layer to the disc. Each layer has its own specifically-tuned dye formulation, achieving playback and recording at a speed of 4x.

Yet despite holding more data, the Dual Layer discs are still compatible with the majority of existing home and PC-based DVD players, so consumers don’t need to change their existing hardware to take advantage of the increased capacity.

TDK also announces the high street availability of its Double Layer DVD+R, which also holds 8.5GByte of data and boasts all the same advantages as the Dual Layer DVD-R, but with a recording speed of 2.4x.

The decision to name the two formats differently lies not with manufacturers, such as TDK, but with the regulatory bodies. The DVD+RW Alliance chose to name its version ‘Double Layer’, while the DVD Forum chose to officially name its DVD-R version ‘Dual Layer’, but both share similar technologies.

Hartmut Kulessa said: “The increased capacity TDK has achieved with the new Dual Layer DVD-R and Double Layer DVD+R discs ensures that they will fit perfectly into a wide range of applications, from high-resolution personal video, to storing large amounts of data in professional image and audio libraries.”

DVD+R Double Layer is available now; DVD-R Dual Layer will start shipping in the 3rd quarter 2005.

About TDK Recording Media Europe
TDK Recording Media Europe, a subsidiary of TDK Corporation, Japan, with sales of US$ 6.2 billion (2003 - March 2004), is a leading producer of recording and playback solutions as well as a publisher of quality entertainment software.

Its product range encompasses tape and disc-based media for practically all established formats, and entertainment software for video game systems and music titles on DVD.

TDK employs around 700 skilled staff at Bascharage, Luxembourg - one of the world’s most sophisticated plants for recording media products in the world.

Sales and Marketing functions are located in Ratingen, Germany.

For more information about TDK Recording Media products:
http://www.tdk-europe.com

dvcam
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I have been told by APR that the DL DVD-R will not be available until late June early July.

Mahesh
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Following seen on the net yesrterday:-

Verbatim 4x DVD-R Dual Layer Testing Complete

Verbatim has now completed the testing of its new 4x DVD-R Dual Layer (DL) media to DVD burner manufacturers and their software suppliers for read/write and compatibility. Verbatim DVD-R 4x Dual Layer will be available to consumers from Q2. The finalized specification enables the new DL-compatible burners to write a complete 8.5GB Verbatim Dual Layer DVD-R disc in about 25 minutes.

Regards Mahesh crestvideo.co.uk

H and M Video
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So we will now wait for a flood of new problems?

Harry

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