Just what is the point of releasing Dual-Layer DVD+RW in the wake of the Blu-Ray and HD-DVD war machines grinding into action?
Just a few days ago the DVD+RW Alliance announced the specifications for the release of their Dual-Layer re-writeable 8.5GB disc at a writing speed of 2.4X
No one has indicated any kind of pricing for the forthcoming dual layer DVD+/- RW discs. One of the key reasons why dual-layer DVD+/-R discs have failed has been the price.
TDK has been the first to announce blank discs for the Blu-ray format, with single-layer and dual-layer discs ranging in price from around $20-$60 for 25GB-50GB blank. That’s before price competition and it’s still a much better deal than DVD+RW DL.
Do the expressions “that train has left the station” and “that window of opportunity is not just closed but nailed shut” not ring a bell with these players? This is like U2 releasing their next album on cassette-only or Hollywood deciding to bring back VHS.
I have been asking the same question about dual-layer DVD+/-R discs for some time.
Again it boils down to corporate greed. Making a fast buck on customer confusion in the wake of new technologies.
Source: The Inquirer
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