W00t. Dual-layer Burning On The Way.

[3RA1N1AC]

Pioneer has a dual-layer DVD-R format in the works--
http://www.pioneer.co.jp/press/release125.html

Philips has a dual-layer DVD+R format in the works--
http://www.research.philips.com/Informatio...822&lNodeId=229 (http://www.research.philips.com/InformationCenter/Global/FNewPressRelease.asp?lArticleId=2822&lNodeId=229)

interesting that the two companies made their announcements (for two competing formats, of course) on the same day.

[lynx]

Sounds like the DVD+R version is ready now and is supported by the DVD+RW alliance, but the -R version still needs some work and has yet to be presented to the DVD Forum.

It seems likely that the Pioneer press release was rushed out after the Phillips/MKM announcement, although it is possible that the latter intended to surprise the market but had to bring it's announcement forward.

[Darth Sushi]

Starting in April! I guess I'll wait another 5 months. I just hope the price of the blank media is not exorbitant.


Expect double-layer, almost double-capacity DVD+R drives and media to hit the stores next April, members of the DVD+RW alliance say.

The technology, co-developed by drive maker Philips, and media specialists Verbatim and Mitsubishi Kagaku, adds a second recording layer to a standard-thickness DVD+R disc, taking the medium's capacity from 4.7GB to 8.5GB.

[Schuler]

Anyone know the difference between a DVD-R and a DVD+R?

[doobie]

http://www.dvdrhelp.com/

this site will tell you everything you need to know.

[wienerschnitzel]

DVD-R is better...
...because i ain't buying another DVD burner

[lynx]

Originally posted by wienerschnitzel@8 November 2003 - 11:00
DVD-R is better...
...because i ain't buying another DVD burner
In which case you aren't going to be burning dual-layer discs. :P

[3RA1N1AC]

Originally posted by lynx@8 November 2003 - 08:53
In which case you aren't going to be burning dual-layer discs. :P
which is what this thread is about. :P