DigiTimes has reported that the Taiwanese manufacturer, U-Tech, has successfully produced pre-recorded HD DVD discs and has sent out samples for certification.
U-Tech Media, the largest maker of pre-recorded discs in Taiwan, has successfully developed and produced pre-recorded HD DVD discs, with sample products currently under certification by potential clients, according to the company.
The top eight Hollywood studios and some independent movie producers have only a few OEM makers, such as Austria-based Sony Digital Audio Disc Corporation (DADC) and Japan-based Memory-Tech, to produce their HD DVD movie discs and are not expected to release OEM orders to new makers for the time being, U-Tech indicated. Sony DADC has three production lines with a monthly capacity of 750,000 pre-recorded HD DVD discs while Memory-Tech has invested in Shanghai United Optical Disc, for the production of such discs, industry sources in Taiwan pointed out.
U-Tech is also developing pre-recorded Blu-ray Discs and could begin production in the first half of this year. If you'd like to read more, head on over to DigiTimes.
