With the
shipment of the latest Double Layer DVD+R recordable disc media, Philips has
further underlined its leadership position in the field of optical storage
technology. Philips has already started shipments of Double Layer DVD+R discs,
and will expand the availability in all major regions in the world.
The
DVD+R Double Layer technology almost doubles the storage capacity of the
DVD+R/+RW system. Up to 8.5 GB of data - which is about four hours of standard
DVD video quality, or 16 hours in standard VHS video quality - can now be stored
on a single disc. The disc is single sided, which means that all content is
directly accessible with no need to turn the disc
over.
Compatibility
Recordings on the new DVD+R
Double Layer discs are compatible with almost all DVD Video players and DVD-ROM
drives. Shipments of DVD+R Double Layer-enabled DVD ReWriter drives for PCs are
rapidly increasing, with Philips as one of the main suppliers. The DVD+R Double
Layer-enabled PCs provide consumers the ability to record discs for playback on
consumer DVD Video players. In addition, it is also ideally suited for
high-capacity data backup and archiving purposes.
Joint
development with MKM
The new Double Layer DVD+R discs are developed
by Philips in co-operation with Mitsubishi Kagaku Media (MKM), based on initial
investigations carried out about three years ago by Philips Research.
'Double Layer DVD+R technology is the answer to consumers' constant demands
for increased storage capacity", said Philipp Stropnigg, Business Line Manager
for Recordable Media at Philips. 'It almost doubles recording times while still
being compatible with the vast majority of DVD Video and DVD ROM players. This
joint development with MKM further demonstrates our constant commitment to
bringing consumers the latest advances in optical storage
technology."
Fully endorsed by the DVD+RW
Alliance
The Double Layer discs are fully endorsed by the DVD+RW
Alliance, the voluntary group of industry-leading manufacturers of PCs, optical
storage products and recording media under the universally compatible DVD+R/+RW
format for which more than 70 companies have formally pledged their
support.
Electronics
Royal Philips Electronics of the Netherlands (NYSE: PHG,
AEX: PHI) is one of the world's biggest electronics companies and Europe's
largest, with sales of EUR 29 billion in 2003. It is a global leader in color
television sets, lighting, electric shavers, medical diagnostic imaging and
patient monitoring, and one-chip TV products. Its 165,300 employees in more than
60 countries are active in the areas of lighting, consumer electronics, domestic
appliances, semiconductors, and medical systems. News from Philips is located at
www.philips.com/newscenter.
Source: Philips
