Nero to support double layer DVD+R also Pioneer to produce 50GB Blu-ray

Katsuya · April 4th, 2004, 17:46

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Karlsbad - Ahead Software announced today what it calls the first all-in-one software suite to write double layer (DL) DVD+R media. Two new technologies will be included in the current OEM release of Nero and will become available within 3 months.

The company claims that its new software will simplify the recording process of DL DVDs which are expected to arrive in the second quarter of this year. A new technology named "LayerMagic" decreases the amount of time required to master a DL DVD by automatically distributing video content equally between the two layers, Ahead said in a statement. Additionally, "SmoothPlay" automatically modifies video content written to the end of the DVD so that delays in playback are reduced.

Ahead will initially only integrate support for 8.5 GByte DVD+R DL media in its OEM release. According to a spokesperson, the software will be bundled with drives of "major manufacturers". The retail version, Nero 6, so far does not offer DL support. "It's just not there yet," according to the spokesperson.

The OEM version will include all previous components of Nero, such as the video capture tool NeroVision Express 2 and BackItUp.

A REPORT IN THE Japanese press said that Pioneer will be able to double Blu-ray optical drives to support 50GB optical disks.

Nikkei.net reports that Pioneer has made the breakthrough by using an electron rather than a laser beam to etch grooves on disks.

The capacity of Blu-ray disks using conventional ultraviolet beams only supports 27GB, the wire said, but Pioneer will supply the technology under licence to other companies to boost that capacity to a massive 50GB.

Meanwhile, Philips is expected to release a dual level DVD-9 writer for around $150 in a few weeks time, according to the New Scientist.

That will allow data to be written to 8.4GB disks, although the media used for the writer will cost quite a bit more than current conventional media

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Syed Fawad · April 4th, 2004, 18:33

150$ for a DL DVD burner? That sounds kinda OK. BTW, when is the BRDs going to get commercial?

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Viper_Viper · April 4th, 2004, 18:49

i hope its a DUAL FORMAT dual layer dvd burner for $150

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wise_evian · April 5th, 2004, 06:56

hmmm Id pay 300 bucks for a chance at a 50gb disk..the backup capability is superb.

**FLaRe85** · April 5th, 2004, 07:48

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Originally Posted by wise_evian

hmmm Id pay 300 bucks for a chance at a 50gb disk..the backup capability is superb.

Get a tape drive, then.

I don't think Blu-Ray will be mature enough for a while...and when it does debut, it will be PRICEY, I'm sure. Though, I am excited about the chance to burn DVD-9 discs. I can finally make perfect copies of my DVDs with special featuers and all.

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Player-X · April 5th, 2004, 13:58

and I wont need to ask someone with a specialised machine to pira......make backup copys of my DVD9 discs

wise_evian · April 5th, 2004, 22:53

Yeah and backing up psx2 games wont be as difficult

April 4th, 2004, 17:46	#1
Katsuya - Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: - Posts: 1,934	Nero to support double layer DVD+R also Pioneer to produce 50GB Blu-ray -data- Karlsbad - Ahead Software announced today what it calls the first all-in-one software suite to write double layer (DL) DVD+R media. Two new technologies will be included in the current OEM release of Nero and will become available within 3 months. The company claims that its new software will simplify the recording process of DL DVDs which are expected to arrive in the second quarter of this year. A new technology named "LayerMagic" decreases the amount of time required to master a DL DVD by automatically distributing video content equally between the two layers, Ahead said in a statement. Additionally, "SmoothPlay" automatically modifies video content written to the end of the DVD so that delays in playback are reduced. Ahead will initially only integrate support for 8.5 GByte DVD+R DL media in its OEM release. According to a spokesperson, the software will be bundled with drives of "major manufacturers". The retail version, Nero 6, so far does not offer DL support. "It's just not there yet," according to the spokesperson. The OEM version will include all previous components of Nero, such as the video capture tool NeroVision Express 2 and BackItUp. A REPORT IN THE Japanese press said that Pioneer will be able to double Blu-ray optical drives to support 50GB optical disks. Nikkei.net reports that Pioneer has made the breakthrough by using an electron rather than a laser beam to etch grooves on disks. The capacity of Blu-ray disks using conventional ultraviolet beams only supports 27GB, the wire said, but Pioneer will supply the technology under licence to other companies to boost that capacity to a massive 50GB. Meanwhile, Philips is expected to release a dual level DVD-9 writer for around $150 in a few weeks time, according to the New Scientist. That will allow data to be written to 8.4GB disks, although the media used for the writer will cost quite a bit more than current conventional media -data-

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April 4th, 2004, 18:33	#2
Syed Fawad -PM to advertise here- Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: In an average country of an average planet of the solar system of an average star of an average galaxy of an average cluster. Still not average... Posts: 8,262	150$ for a DL DVD burner? That sounds kinda OK. BTW, when is the BRDs going to get commercial? __________________ Asus K8N (nForce3) AMD64 3000+ (754) 768MB DDR 400MHz (PC 3200) nVidia Geforce 6600GT 128MB (AGP) Aquamark3 - 53,000 "Good friends mustn't always be together. It is the feeling of oneness when distant that proves a lasting friendship"

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