Andre Yoskowitz
12 Sep 2007 18:09
Sony is preparing to release four new Blu-ray recorders in Japan starting in November, including the first with the ability to record to dual-layer Blu-ray writable discs.
The recorders will not be cheap however. The lowest priced model will cost 140,000 yen ($1,227 USD) and the highest priced model will cost 200,000 yen ($1,752 USD). Sony says it plans to produce about 40,000 units per month after it goes on sale.
Although there are currently recorders on the market, and at cheaper prices, the new models are unique in that they can use all 50GB of a Blu-ray disc unlike current models which can write only to a single layer.
Sony said they would judge the market before making plans for US or European releases.
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