Purchase Blu-ray Media

Blu-ray recordable discs have more than five times the storage capacity of conventional DVDs, and are able to store up to 50 gigabytes of information on a single dual-layer disc. As with CDs and DVDs, rewritable versions of the technology are available, allowing users to erase and rerecord data over and over.

The single-layer recordable BD-R Blu-ray format was designed to support the reliable recording and playback of a 135-minute MPEG-2 motion picture in high definition. In fact, the data-dense Blu-ray rewritable discs are able to store up to nine hours of high definition video footage, or an incredible 23 hours of standard definition footage.

The Breakthrough Technology Behind Blu-ray Recordable Discs

A marked technological improvement, Blu-ray recordable technology is powered by blue-violet lasers that are used both to write and read discs. Standard CD and DVD burners use red lasers to write and read discs, and since red has a much longer wavelength than blue-violet, it has inferior data density capabilities. The density of possible data storage has a direct proportion to the wavelength of light used to create it, with shorter wavelengths offering higher densities and vice-versa.

Mac users can also get an MCE internal "super drive" to take advantage of advanced technologies. These MCE internal upgrades are designed to facilitate the creation, storage and reproduction of data-rich video, photo and music formats. CD Dimensions Inc. offers both individual and commercial clients one of the most cost-effective ways to take advantage of these technological breakthroughs. This resale company has highly competitive prices on a huge selection of media storage supplies and equipment.