Sharp has introduced the new recordable media conforming to BDXL format specification for Blu-ray which offers up to 100GB on a single disc.

These write-once Blu-ray discs will be available in Japan beginning July 30th, 2010.

The BDXL format extends the storage capacity of Blu-ray discs to 100GB, twice the 50GB storage capacity of existing dual-layer discs. This new format enables recording approximately 12 hours of 17Mbps over-the-air digital TV broadcasts or approximately 8.6 hours of 24Mbps digital TV broadcasts.

Features

World's first triple-layer Blu-ray disc media featuring large 100GB recording storage capacity.
"Hard coat" process provides peace of mind to users by protecting important video data from scratches and fingerprint contamination.
Users can print directly on discs down to 24 mm inner diameter.

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