While the GGW-H10N has just started to ship, LG already has a new "Super Multi
Blue" drive in the works. Details are still a bit sketchy. However, Tech-On reports that the GGW-H20N is an upgraded
version of the GGW-H10N capable of writing to BD-R/RE media and reading HD DVD's.
Hitachi LG Data Storage, Inc. (Hitachi LG) has exhibited "GGW-H20N" prototype
optical disc drive for desktop PCs that supports both Blu-ray Disc (BD) and HD DVD at its booth as a reference presentation at "COMPUTEX
TAIPEI 2007" being held in Taipei, Taiwan.
"We have already started sample shipments and plan volume production and shipments for
the second half of 2007," a booth attendant said.
Tech-On also reports that LG will be offering the GGC-H20N. This lower
priced drive will lack the GGW-H20N's BD-R/RE recording capabilities. If you'd like to read more, Tech-On's entire article can be
found here.
