In a recent press release Sony have announced that it is now ready to start shipping the 25 GB version of its Blu-ray media with 50 GB versions set for debut around June. This new next generation media still uses the patented AccuCORE technology that is common on Sonys recordable DVD media.
"PARK RIDGE, N.J., May 5, 2006 – Leading the charge toward the next generation of optical disc-based high-definition media, Sony Electronics has begun shipping its 25GB single layer Blu-ray Disc™ recording media with AccuCORE™ technology. In addition, a dual layer 50GB capacity disc is set to debut in June.
“Sony knows Blu-ray technology like no other company,” said Mike Lucas, director of marketing for Sony Electronics’ Media and Application Solutions Division. “Coupled with our uniqueAccuCORE technology, we expect our Blu-ray recording media to take the high-definition experience to a new level of performance.”
Sony’s AccuCORE technology, which was first integrated into recordable DVD media over a year ago, has been re-engineered for Blu-ray Discs to deliver enhanced reliability and durability. Its major benefits include:
Scratch Guard - hard coating that resists scratches, dust and static;
Archival Reliability - special material design that prevents data and image corruption and deterioration to ensure quality playback;
Stable Writing - a uniform and precise cover layer that reduces fluctuation as the disc spins; and
Temperature Durability – a high-precision disc structure helps prevent warping during severe changes in temperature and humidity.
Sony’s Blu-ray media also supports a 2x recording speed, which provides a high data transfer rate of up to 72 Mbps, making it ideal for high-definition video recording and data storage applications.
In addition to media, Sony will soon offer a wide range of Blu-ray Disc devices, including a Blu-ray Disc player, VAIO desktop and notebook computers, and an internal Blu-ray Disc drive.
With devices such as these, you could conceivably edit high-definition video shot on a Sony HDV camcorder on a Blu-ray-enabled computer, then burn it onto Blu-ray Disc media, and finally play it back on a Blu-ray Disc player.
Sony is not new to the blue laser-based format. The company released the world’s first Blu-ray Disc recorder and media in Japan in 2003. The following year, Sony helped found the Blu-ray Disc Association, which now has over 160 members and contributors from various industries, to promote the new format.
Sony has been producing Blu-ray Disc recording media in a cartridge format for several years, but has recently begun producing bare discs for the launch in the U.S. and elsewhere.
The BD-R (write-once) 25GB and BD-RE (rewritable) 25GB recording media have suggested retail prices of $20 and $25, respectively. The soon to come BD-R 50GB and BD-RE 50GB recording media will have suggested retail prices of $48 and $60, respectively."
Saturday 6th at 14:53 
Saturday 6th at 14:53 
