Hitachi Maxell and Mitsubishi Kagaku Media/Verbatim have all tested and verified the manufacturing process which uses a new organic dye specifically used for blue-laser applications.
Hitachi Maxell and Mitsubishi Kagaku Media/Verbatim plan on introducing the new HD DVD-R discs by spring 2006, which is around the same time we expect to see HD DVD PCs, recorders and other products hit the market place.
“By combining our cumulative know-how in high-density optical disc technology with the breakthrough of the new dye, we have tested and proven the manufacturability of HD DVD-R discs,” said Norio Ota, Executive Officer and General Manager of Development and Technology Division, Hitachi Maxell. “We will prepare for mass production of HD DVD-R on our current lines, in readiness for market growth in applications including HD DVD recorders and PCs with HD DVD drives.”
Talks between Toshiba and Sony have all but failed in an effort to agree on a next generation format. Sony is expected to introduce their Playstation 3 gaming console by March of 2006. The new console will use Blu-Ray discs and will help to jump start the new DVD technology.
