| LC control no. | sh2010007700 |
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| Topical heading | Blu-ray discs |
| Variant(s) | BDs (Blu-ray discs) Discs, Blu-ray |
| See also | Optical disks |
| Found in | Work cat.: Blu-ray Disc demystified, c2009 Wikipedia, Apr. 27, 2010 (Blu-ray Disc (also known as BD or Blu-ray) is an optical disc storage medium designed to supersede the standard DVD format. Its main uses are for storing high-definition video, PlayStation 3 video games, and other data, with up to 25 GB per single layered, and 50 GB per dual layered disc) Blu-Ray Disc Association website, Apr. 27, 2010 (What does the name Blu-ray Disc mean? The name Blu-ray Disc refers to the blue laser that is used to read from and record to a Blu-ray Disc. In comparison to a red laser, as used in DVD and CD, a blue laser allows for a much higher density and hence larger storage capacity. "Blu" is intentionally spelled without an "e" to allow for a distinctive registration of the trademark name. What is the correct abbreviation of Blu-ray Disc? Blu-ray Disc can be shortened down to "BD") |
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