Size of the HD-DVD and Blu-ray discs - Blu-ray Forum

mainman · 01-02-2006, 11:01 PM

Blu-ray disc will be as big as the normal DVD disc we have today, right?

How big will the HD-DVD be? Even bigger than the normal DVD disc or smaller or just as big?

Thanx.

James Morrow · 01-03-2006, 12:03 AM

Yes MM,

along with the standard Blu-Ray disc, HD-DVD is the same size as a DVD (and CD - if you remember those ...). Consequently, it is expected (and intended) that the majority of Blu-Ray and HD-DVD machines will also be able to handle DVDs and CDs. Some are likely to also handle SACDs and DVDAs too!

Hope this helps

Gorkab · 01-03-2006, 12:37 AM

The only disc from today that I know bigger than all the DVDs, CDs & Blu-Rays is of course the HVD with 13 cm instead of the well known 12 cm size

Blue · 01-03-2006, 07:59 AM

[QUOTE=mainman]Blu-ray disc will be as big as the normal DVD disc we have today, right?
QUOTE]

There is also a standard set for an 8cm disk 15GB capacity, designed for the camcorder market - I don't think these will appear anytime soon, but the hardware released whenever hopefully sooner than later) will be able to play them, just like the current DVD & CD players can paly the 8cm disks.

Gorkab · 01-03-2006, 11:53 AM

Funny, 8 cm Blu-Ray Disc equals HD-DVD's capacity

01-02-2006, 11:01 PM	#1
mainman Senior Member Member since:Jan 2006	Size of the HD-DVD and Blu-ray discs Blu-ray disc will be as big as the normal DVD disc we have today, right? How big will the HD-DVD be? Even bigger than the normal DVD disc or smaller or just as big? Thanx.

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01-03-2006, 12:03 AM	#2
James Morrow Member Member since:Jun 2004	Yes MM, along with the standard Blu-Ray disc, HD-DVD is the same size as a DVD (and CD - if you remember those ...). Consequently, it is expected (and intended) that the majority of Blu-Ray and HD-DVD machines will also be able to handle DVDs and CDs. Some are likely to also handle SACDs and DVDAs too! Hope this helps

01-03-2006, 12:37 AM	#3
Gorkab Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2004 Location:France 4K collection:142 Blu-ray collection:542 DVD collection:28 Blu-ray reviews:1	The only disc from today that I know bigger than all the DVDs, CDs & Blu-Rays is of course the HVD with 13 cm instead of the well known 12 cm size

01-03-2006, 07:59 AM	#4
Blue Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2005 Location:Melbourne Australia Blu-ray collection:206	[QUOTE=mainman]Blu-ray disc will be as big as the normal DVD disc we have today, right? QUOTE] There is also a standard set for an 8cm disk 15GB capacity, designed for the camcorder market - I don't think these will appear anytime soon, but the hardware released whenever hopefully sooner than later) will be able to play them, just like the current DVD & CD players can paly the 8cm disks.

01-03-2006, 11:53 AM	#5
Gorkab Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2004 Location:France 4K collection:142 Blu-ray collection:542 DVD collection:28 Blu-ray reviews:1	Funny, 8 cm Blu-Ray Disc equals HD-DVD's capacity

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