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.

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Yes, playing in New York adds a steroidal layer of media hyperbole.

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World's first triple-layer Blu-ray Disc media featuring large 100GB recording storage capacity.

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The most established technology related to tracking social media comes from Autonomy's Intelligent Data Operating Layer (IDOL) platform, which has been scanning the Internet using techniques based on patterns and probability for more than a decade.

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And every time there is a crisis that the media focuses on in defense procurement, Congress reacts by creating a new layer of bureaucracy.

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The 8X Super Multi double-layer DVD drive lets customers read all types of DVD and CD media, so they can enjoy popular movies and games while on the go, as well as have access to music files and photos for downloading and sharing on websites.

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