Sony Electronics has now started shipping to the US their 50GB dual layer Blu-ray Disc recordable media with AccuCORE technology. Thanks to the AccuCORE technology one is assured of scratch protection, archival reliability to prevent data/image corruption, steady writing that combats fluctuation as the disc spins, and temperature durability. Each 50GB dual layer recordable disc would retail for $48.

"The arrival of 50GB Blu-ray Disc media is an important milestone in the evolution of this new format," said Mike Lucas, director of marketing for Sony Electronics' Media and Application Solutions Division. "The capacity represents more than four hours of HD quality video, at a 24 Mbps transfer rate, allowing users to take full advantage of Sony's Blu-ray Disc burners and VAIO desktop and notebook computers."