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16-layers -- that's how many layers it takes to the hit the center of a
400GB Blu-ray disc, pops. That's 25GB per layer just like those
dual-layer 50GB discs available for retail. Best of all, the technique
used by Pioneer is expected to be backward compatible with existing
Blu-ray gear since the specs and lenses required for pickup are
identical. The prototype is read-only for the moment but R&D's on it so
let's give them some time to work it out.
Update: Now that the English press release is out, it's less clear
whether the new media -- whenever it might come to market -- will work
in existing Blu-ray players or not. While "it is possible to maintain
compatibility between the new 16-layer optical disc and the BD discs,"
players would seemingly require a modified optical pick-up mechanism to
see the data. We'll learn more on July 13th when Pioneer discusses the
breakthrough in detail.
[Via Impress]
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