Watch out for high-speed DVD disks

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http://www.maxell.co.jp/e/dvdhs/e/index.html

Just heard about this a few minutes ago. These disks can apparently render a non-upgraded (via firmware) drive useless. I imagine Maxell won't be along, but that TDK and others will be right behind them.

[justaguy]

That is some old news regarding the transition from 1x recording to 2.4 and 4x recording. Current DVD recorders are operating in the 12x-20x range.

This should not be of concern to users other than those running machines that are 4-5 years old or older.

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That is some old news regarding the transition from 1x recording to 2.4 and 4x recording. Current DVD recorders are operating in the 12x-20x range.

This should not be of concern to users other than those running machines that are 4-5 years old or older.

Sorry, you're right. Ancient history.

[BobSch]

Article was © 2005, FWIW.

[Crash2510]

maybe old news, but still good info considering you can always find these much older disks at places like odd lots etc.