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'''Dual layer recording''' allows ] and ] discs to store significantly more data, up to 8.5 Gigabytes per side, compared to 4.7 Gigabytes for single-layer discs. This process was developed by ]. DVD-R discs supporting this technology are ] with most existing DVD players and DVD-ROM drives. Many current DVD-R drives support dual-layer technology, and the price point is comparable to that of single-layer drives, though the blank media remains significantly more expensive. '''Dual layer recording''' allows ] and ] discs to store significantly more data, up to 8.5 Gigabytes per side, compared to 4.7 Gigabytes for single-layer discs. DVD-R DL was developed for the DVD Forum by ], DVD+R DL was developed for the DVD+RW Alliance by ].
DVD recordable discs supporting this technology are ] with most existing DVD players and DVD-ROM drives. Many current DVD recorders support dual-layer technology, and the price point is comparable to that of single-layer drives, though the blank media remains significantly more expensive. Currently the technology has severe problems with compatibility in DVD players.


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Dual layer recording allows DVD-R and DVD+R discs to store significantly more data, up to 8.5 Gigabytes per side, compared to 4.7 Gigabytes for single-layer discs. DVD-R DL was developed for the DVD Forum by Pioneer Corporation, DVD+R DL was developed for the DVD+RW Alliance by Philips.

DVD recordable discs supporting this technology are backward compatible with most existing DVD players and DVD-ROM drives. Many current DVD recorders support dual-layer technology, and the price point is comparable to that of single-layer drives, though the blank media remains significantly more expensive. Currently the technology has severe problems with compatibility in DVD players.

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