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Sharp Japan has introduced its new BDXL Blu-Ray disc that extends the storage capacity of Blu-ray Discs to 100GB on triple-layer Blu-ray Disc format. These new Blu-ray Discs will be available in Japan beginning July 30, 2010 and priced ¥5,000 per disc.

BDXL Blu-Ray disc 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.
  1. As of July 16, 2010, for Blu-ray Disc media for video recording.
  2. Specification defined by the Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA) for high-capacity Blu-ray Discs.
  3. A guide for the potential recording time when recording video using standard DR mode (recorded with the image quality exactly as broadcast; calculated at bit rates of 17 Mbps for terrestrial digital broadcasts and 24 Mbps for BS digital broadcasts). Recording time will vary depending on the recording mode settings, the recorded video content, and other factors.
  4. This disc is intended for use only in equipment supporting the BDXL™ format. Note that there is no guarantee that this disc will function when used in equipment or PCs not supporting the BDXL™ format.

Source Engadget