Pioneer expects the blue-laser market to pick up in the Q2 of 2006

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Pioneer expects the blue-laser market to pick up in the Q2 of 2006

GristyMcFisty used our news submit to tell us that Digitimes reports that Pioneer is expecting that the blue laser (Blu-ray, HD-DVD) DVD burner market will becoming more mature in the second half of 2006. Currently the Japanese companies, where much of the Research and Development (R&D) takes place, are increasing their development of next-generation blue-laser drives. Also the larger Taiwanese manufacturers are planning to start their R&D on blue laser products.

Pioneer expects the blue-laser DVD burner market to pick up in the second half of 2006. Pioneer may begin placing OEM orders for standard DVD burner models with Taiwanese makers beginning in 2005, the Taiwan subsidiary stated.

Major manufacturers of optical disc drives in Taiwan, including Lite-On IT and BenQ, plan to begin research and development of blue-laser DVD burners in the fourth quarter of this year or the first quarter of 2005, according to these companies.

As we already expected it will take time for blue laser products to become mainstream and affordable to the masses. However some lucky visitors are already very intrested in Blu Ray recorders and similair technology and discussing equipment like that in our Satellite, HD-TV, Blu-ray and HD-DVD Forum.

Source: Digitimes.com

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Posted by jef195 on Tuesday 10 August 2004 02:08

"Research" How about "Low-Cost" Drives and better yet "Low-Cost" High Quality Media. "RESEARCH" This Makes "Garfield"* Angry

[edited by jef195 on 10.08.2004 02:14]

Posted by jef195 on Tuesday 10 August 2004 02:13

*Copyright Jim Davis
[edited by jef195 on 10.08.2004 02:13]

Posted by daveppc on Tuesday 10 August 2004 10:26

Well expecting low prices won't matter for us in the USA once the ridiculous broadcast flag is in effect (7/2005). Who wants to buy a Blu-ray or HD-DVD burner when programing quality will be degraded or worese yet, not even able to record the program at all? Higher storage Blu-ray or HD-DVD burners will be only good for archiving files, not video...

My $.02

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