400GB BLU-RAY

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afree_account said:

Jo21 said:

afree_account said:

Username2324 said:

drpunk said:
Can PS3 read 16 layers?

With a firmware update yes, however, it would take an extremely long time to load 400GB with the PS3 drive, and I don't think people want 100GB installs, so it is extremely unlikely you'll see anything using more than 2 layers.

 

No it can't.

Firmware can't compensate for missing hardware.

hitachi managed to get 200gb 4 50gb layered disc to work on currect drives, with just firmwares update.

 

of course that depends on the method used, some require a lens modification

 

No they didn't !

It was just a 100 GB 4 layer disc run on a prototype. They claim you "might" just need a firmware update,

but thats ridiculous, cause Hitachi can't speak for every BD Manufacturer in the world.

That was 1 year ago, btw. with no new news about the progress, they might have just failed.

Another aspect:

This news came just after the announcement of the 51 gb HDDVD. I guess Hitachi / BR group went just into damage control and just presented something half-baked.

But now that HDDVD is dead -> official vapor ware.

 

1) things take a while from concept/prototype to production.  so both the hddvd and bluray bigger disks wouldnt be out yet, nor should they be for a bit.  manufacturing costs money you know.

2)the hddvd disk would have needed new lasers and toshiba would not have isolated any customers at that time.