Simplicity
Blu-ray technology makes the task of choosing which basic media type to use easy with only three different formats to choose from. They include:
•BD-R(Blu-ray Disc Recordable) - Recordable format for HD video recording and PC data storage.
•BD-RE(Blu-ray Disc Re-writable) - Rewritable format for HD video recording and PC data storage.
•BD-ROM(Blu ray Disc Read Only Memory) - Read only format for HD movies, music, software, games, etc.
These discs are available with a storage capacity of 25 GB1 (single layer) and 50 GB1 (dual layer).
Note: Blu-ray Disc™ storage capacity totals are for high-definition content.
Storage Capacity
The chart below clearly demonstrates the enormous storage capacity of a Blu-ray Disc when compared to CDs and DVDs.
Media | | | | | | | |
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BD Dual Layer | | | | | | | 50 GB |
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BD | | | | | 25 GB | |
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DVD Dual Layer | | | 8.5 GB | |
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DVD | | 4.7 GB | |
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CD | 700 MB | |
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| | | Storage Capacity1 |
Blu-ray Disc offers five times the capacity of DVDs without compromising quality.
