Tuesday, September 12, 2006

Toshiba develops Hybrid DVD and HD-DVD

I have included this article because a lot of people back up their data to a removable disc. The current format war [HD DVD v Blu-ray] is confusing most consumers, but this new product could be lifeline to most people. Regardless of how you do it, keep backing up your data - one day you will be very glad you did.

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. With identical manufacturing process Toshiba plans the new 3 layer discs in the market very soon. However no exact release date and pricing is provided.

Source :
Newlaunches.com

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