NEC presented the HR-1100 multireader 3-in-1 drive that can play HD DVDs as well as normal DVDs and CDs. The drive uses two lasers - one red for DVDs/CDs; one blue (and of shorter wavelength) for new HD DVD format that can be read at 2x. NEC claims it to be the world's first 5.25in HD DVD drive.
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