The drives write single BD-R media at up to 12X and dual layer BD-R media at up to 8X speeds, recording a full 25GB disc in about 10 minutes.
ENGADGET: Sony Optiarc debuts 12x Blu-ray writers, makes 'em friendly with BD 3D
As we learned when the console was initially announced, the Wii U's "proprietary high-density optical discs" hold up to 25GB of data -- equivalent with that of Sony's single-layer Blu-ray format on the PlayStation 3, and much larger than the Xbox 360's dual-layer DVD format.
ENGADGET: Take a very, very close look at the round-edged Wii U proprietary discs
This design doubles the recording storage capacity (to 100GB) compared to existing dual-layer discs (50GB).
ENGADGET: Sharp intros first 100GB BDXL discs, Japan gets first dibs on July 30
Cocoon features a ported enclosure and a built-in, 2-way speaker system with dual-layer woofers for resounding low frequency response.
Both models also sport dual-layer backlit keyboards, with a snazzy red tone peeking out from under the black chiclet-style keys.
ENGADGET: Lenovo expands IdeaPad lineup with Y400, Y500, Z400 and Z500: prices start at $549
The camera also includes an 11-point AF array and 63-zone dual-layer iFCL metering sensor together with 1080p Full HD video capabilities, in an affordable camera body.
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The dual-layer structure used up to now has been augmented with an additional layer where image data can be recorded to create a new triple-layer structure.
ENGADGET: Sharp intros first 100GB BDXL discs, Japan gets first dibs on July 30
The MIM 2220 is a predictably average machine that sports a 15.4-inch WXGA display, a dual-layer DVD burner, WiFi, 256MB of RAM, 40GB HD, and a trio of USB 2.0 ports along with a FireWire connector.
On the desktop front (shown after the jump), the PC Station BJ series sports a slim, compact form factor, an Intel Celeron D, Pentium 4, or Core 2 Duo E4300 depending on model, up to 1GB of DDR2 RAM, between 250GB and 320GB of HDD space, a dual-layer DVD burner, Windows Vista, and a number of matching displays between 17- and 22-inches.
ENGADGET: Sotec's intros PC Station BJ / BX desktops and WH5513P laptop
Dual-shot adds a second layer of colored, transparent or translucent polycarbonate on top of a base layer to produce secondary color blends and depth effects.
ENGADGET: Nokia Lumia 620 announced: 3.8-inch WVGA display, 5MP camera, $249
The dual "TRUE (Three-layer Responsive Ultimate Engine) II" image processing engine dedicated to Foveon X3 direct image sensors improves the processing speed and overall quality of the final image.
ENGADGET: Sigma DP3 Merrill packs a Foveon X3 sensor and a fixed F2.8, 75mm-equivalent lens
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