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    Dual layer DVD drive

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Jun85, Oct 8, 2006.

  1. Jun85

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    What does it mean by Dual layer or Double layer?
    Does it mean that a regular 2.4 gb DVD can fit 4.8 gb now?
    Some information on this would be great
    Thank you
     
    Jun85, Oct 8, 2006
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    When you look back of the regular CD/DVD is blank, but dual layer dvd, the front and back is blank, so you can fit up to 8.5 GB. Regular DVD is 4.7 GB.

    JC
     
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    Regular DVDs are often called DVD-5's and Dual layer DVDs DVD-9's in burning programs. If you want to burn a dual layer DVD, you will have to select that option in the burning program.
     
    matt.modica, Oct 8, 2006
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