More DVD Confusion

The DVD Forum, which oversees the DVD format, approved a blue laser-based format, to be called HD-DVD. Unlike Blu-ray, the Toshiba/NEC system retains backwards compatibility with today’s DVD specification. While Sony and Toppan Printing have been working for about a year on printing data onto Blu-ray discs made mostly of paper. The companies are aiming to produce lower-cost discs and expand the use of the technology. The 25GB discs will be able to store more than two hours of high-definition video