View Full Version : DVD Forum approves rewritable HD-DVD, 16x DVD-R, decides on HD DVD logo


Gints Klimanis
September 24th, 2004, 06:12 PM
http://www.tomshardware.com/hardnews/20040924_134741.html
DVD Forum approves 16x DVD-R, decides on HD DVD logo

By Wolfgang Gruener, Senior Editor

September 24, 2004 - 13:47 EST

Chicago (IL) - The DVD Forum makes little noise in the public these days. Behind the scenes, the organization however is busy in improving its existing and developing new standards. Among others, the DVD-R this week received speed increases to 12x and 16x, the DVD-R video recorder spec was approved. Also, HD DVD got its official logo and a rewritable disc spec.

George Ellis
September 25th, 2004, 02:17 PM
They also approved DL -R.

Linkafied:
http://www.tomshardware.com/hardnews/20040924_134741.html

Yi Fong Yu
September 26th, 2004, 09:51 PM
let's hope the DVD-R DL comes out SOON!!! i don't need faster speed i need faster speed WITH MORE CAPACITY! =).

Peter Moore
October 1st, 2004, 11:39 AM
You can get DVD+R DL right now...

Yi Fong Yu
October 2nd, 2004, 10:03 AM
yesh but DVD-R is more compatible than DVD+R

Gints Klimanis
October 2nd, 2004, 10:42 PM
Mildly, from what I've experienced. Since I can use both, I've opted to write to +R/+RW because the fas termedia was cheaper.
Has anyone read anything about dual layer compatibility ?

Yi Fong Yu
October 3rd, 2004, 10:38 AM
it's actually pretty wide:

i'd rather use DVD-R.

http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/Reviews/Specific.aspx?ArticleId=7664

plus the prices are about the same:

http://www.allmediaoutlet.com/allmedia/dvdr-subcat-3.htm

http://www.allmediaoutlet.com/allmedia/dvd-r-subcat-2.htm