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Posted by Quanta on 09/21/06 01:15
"Charlie Hoffpauir" <invalid@invalid.com> wrote in message
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> On Wed, 20 Sep 2006 20:04:15 GMT, JimC <avocat5@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
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>>I understand that Time Warner has filed a patent application for a
>>universal "Multilayer Dual Optical Disk" that can store BluRay video; HD
>>DVD video; and standard DVD programs. The patent application (US
>>2006/0179448 A1) is for a multi-layer disk in which HD DVD, BluRay, and
>>standard DVD programs are stored in respective data layers such that,
>>with a compatable player, the consumer can play a disk in any of the
>>three formats.
>>
>>If it works, and if it can be marketed at a reasonable price, maybe this
>>will resolve the HD DVD-BluRay conflict and move high definition DVD
>>technology off dead center and toward market acceptance.
>>
>>Jim Cate
>
> Sounds like total BS to me. The first question I'd ask, is if it
> works, ie recording to all those separate layers, then why not just
> record (via one or the other technology) to *all* of the layers and
> get triple the capacity?
>
> Charlie Hoffpauir
> http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~charlieh/
This is a rather obtuse and unfocused analysis.
Capacity means nothing per se....convenience and compatibility means
absolutely EVERYTHING!
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