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Pioneer shows off 16-layer 400GB Blu-ray Disc, affirms compatibility with current players
Pioneer shows off 16-layer 400GB Blu-ray Disc, affirms compatibility with current players
When Pioneer first introduced its unicorn-like 16-layer 400GB Blu-ray Disc , we weren't sure if the thing would make it beyond the drawing board, let alone be compatible with existing BD decks. Over at the IT Month Fair in Taipei, Pioneer showed up to showcase the capacious disc, and better ...
Pioneer showcases 16-layer 400GB optical disc
Pioneer showcases 16-layer 400GB optical disc
digitimes.com — Pioneer is exhibiting its super multi-layer read-only optical disc which features 16 separate layers on a single... side with 25GB storage capacity on each layer for a total capacity of 400GB at the IT Month fair taking place in Taipei. (more) Pioneer showcases 16-layer 400GB optical disc
Pioneer's Blu-ray disc hits 400GB across 16-layers
Pioneer's Blu-ray disc hits 400GB across 16-layers
engadgethd.com — 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 ... (more) Pioneer's Blu-ray disc hits 400GB across 16-layers
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  • JustJosh JustJosh
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    That is a huge Blu-Ray disk. I'm glad it is compatible with existing players.

    On an unrelated note, that person holding up the disk is HOT! Sorry I couldn't resist (she is!). 

    Posted 12/2/2008 respond (flag)
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