Blu-Ray Discs (Bd) - HP 4310s - ProBook - Core 2 Duo 2.1 GHz User Manual

Blu-ray Discs (BD)

BD is a high-density optical disc format for the storage of digital information, including high-definition
video. A single-layer Blu-ray Disc can store 25 GB, over 5 times the storage capacity of a single-layer
DVD at 4.7 GB. A dual-layer Blu-ray Disc can store 50 GB, almost 6 times the storage capacity of a
dual-layer DVD at 8.5 GB.
Typical uses include the following:
● Storage of large amounts of data
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High-definition video playback and storage
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Video games
NOTE: As Blu-ray is a new format containing new technologies, certain disc, digital connection,
compatibility and/or performance issues may arise, and do not constitute defects in the product. Flawless
playback on all systems is not guaranteed.
Selecting the right disc (CDs, DVDs, and BDs) 19