We have been using dual layer DVD, now Hitachi has came up with quad layer (still in development) using Blu-Ray technology which will enable upto 100GB of data onto a single disc. What’s interesting to note that there will be no need to buy any new blu-ray drive and just a firmware upgrade would enable existing blu-ray drives to accept this quad layer disc. Company also said that they are working on eight layer variant of this technology which would double the capacity to 200GB. It’s good that these disc capacities are increasing and it will prove best for HD movie releases but for PC users thinking of making their own HD disc of home movies, I would say burning 100GB will be a boring task even with fastest hardware.

Photo Source: PC Watch

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