Dual-layer DVD-R products are slated to come out some time next year, said Andy Parsons, senior vice-president in the business solutions division of Pioneer Electronics USA.

A dual-layer DVD can store up to 8GB of data, which translates to about 4 hours of DVD-quality video. This is nearly double the capacity of a standard single-layer DVD.

I took Memorex's external DVD Double-Layer 16x16 Dual Format Recorder for a spin to see how well the multi-format drive worked. The drive is the ultimate future-proofing.

The outer BD layer is capable of storing high definition video signals up to a capacity of 25GB. The inner DVD dual layer can store up to 8.5GB of standard definition video signals. During Blu-ray ...

With Dual Layer they now have access to the same DVD-9 capacity found in most pre-recorded media. Users will be able to burn DVDs complete with features such as Widescreen and Surround Sound.

Dual-layer DVD-R products are slated to come out sometime next year, said Andy Parsons, senior vice president in the business solutions division of Pioneer Electronics USA.

The newly developed ROM disc has a single-sided, dual-layer structure. The upper layer, closer to the optical head, stores data in the DVD format, and the lower layer stores HD DVD data. The DVD layer ...

In 2003, the DVD burner was slow, somewhat creaky, and an expensive luxury. As we left 2004, DVD burners capable of burning dual-layer discs at 4x and single layer +R media could be found for well ...

Sony was the first vendor to officially announce its initial dual-layer line. On March 17, Sony introduced two models, the DRU-700A and DRX-700UL, with ship dates slated for the end of the second ...

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I purchased a 100-spindle of Taiyo Yuden DVD-Rs a while back (4.7 gig) and they have been wonderful.Any recommendations on what brand of dual-layer discs you like (I read that Taiyo Yuden had them ...

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