Pioneer announced a new dual layer DVD-R format. They are going to propose their new format to DVD-Forum. Meanwhile, Philips and Mitsubishi Chemical Media also announced a new dual layer DVD+R format. They will demostrate it in the upcoming CEATEC JAPAN 2003.
Both claim their formats will be compatible to existing DVD players. Also, both formats support 8.5GB size. The timing is interesting (they announced these new formats on the same day).
Pioneer didn't talk about whether the new format will be available. However, Philips estimates that the new format will be standardized this year and dual layer DVD+R drives for PC will be available in 2004.
Pioneer Press Release
Philips News
Both claim their formats will be compatible to existing DVD players. Also, both formats support 8.5GB size. The timing is interesting (they announced these new formats on the same day).
Pioneer didn't talk about whether the new format will be available. However, Philips estimates that the new format will be standardized this year and dual layer DVD+R drives for PC will be available in 2004.
Pioneer Press Release
Philips News