JVC's First Three-Layer Combo-Disc Blu-Ray / DVD

JVC developed and used a high-performance reflective film to produce this revolutionary three layer structure. The outer Blu-ray layer can be read by the blue light laser but it is transparent for the red light laser which therefore has access to the inner dual dvd layer.

The JVC disc sums 33.5 GB in total storage capacity of which: 8.5 GB are allocated to the standard video content; 25 GB hold high definition content.

JVC unveiled its intentions to promote its disc to the Blu-ray disc Association, in the spring of 2005. Mass production will begin when BD-rom players are available, early 2006. The combo disc will be available for a 30% higher price than standard DVDs.

The idea is to ease the transition among standard DVD and high definition discs. All big players on the dvd market, including JVC, expect SD and HD dvd to cohabit for a while.

At the beginning of this month, Toshiba and memory-Tech were announcing their dual-layer DVD/HD DVD disk able to store both DVD and HD DVD content. The DVD layer had a 4.7 GB capacity, satisfying specification of current dvd discs, while the HD dvd layer could store 15 GB capacity.

At least with storing capacity, until now, JVC (Japan Victor Corporation) is the market leader. The company is currently working on a Blu-ray/ dvd combo rom disc with even more storage capacity. This later disc will feature 50 GB of high definition data (BD format), stored on a dual layer and 8.5 GB of dvd dual layer structure.

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Find out How to Fix the Xbox 360 3 Red Lights

Is your xbox 360 flashing 3 red lights? If so, you have encountered a general hardware problem that is often referred to in the gaming community as the 'red ring of death'. Don't worry though, you're not the only one suffering from xbox 360 problems. Nearly one out of every three consoles will have problems. And almost every gamer has seen the 3 red lights.

This problem is usually caused from the console overheating. This article will review some of the best ways to prevent overheating.

If you keep your console in an enclosed area like a cabinet, then chances are high that your system will start overheating.

To prevent the 3 red lights, place your console out in the open where it can get plenty of air. For maximum heat release, elevate your console up off the ground. This helps prevent the PSU from overheating.

You'll also want to make sure the xbox is NOT located near a heat source like the back side of a television, computer, monitor, or other electrical device.

Whatever you do, don't put your xbox 360 on carpet. This will block the ventilation and can cause the system to overheat very quickly.

If your console has already succumbed to the 3 red lights, you can actually fix it yourself with a few common household tools in under an hour.

Don't bother with the 'towel trick' and other off-the-wall methods you'll probably find floating around the internet. Those will only burn up your Xbox 360. You're much better off getting a permanent fix.

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Correct Plumbing Installation of Drains and Water Lines

Within the last decade, do-it-yourself home improvement projects have become more and more popular, as people have realized they do not always need professionals to complete a job for them. One area where this is especially true is with plumbing installation of drains in your home, particularly with sinks.

Most sinks in your home can be found in either your bathroom or your kitchen, thus you will most likely be installing sink drains in one of these two areas. If you are doing drain plumbing installation in the kitchen you will use a 1-1/2" drain, while in a bathroom you will most likely use 1-1/4". Usually the drain will be made from PVC plastic, but some older drains are brass and chrome.

Besides determining what size of drain you need, you will also need to determine what type of pipe you need. Sinks in homes can either drain vertically or horizontally, with most horizontal drains being found in homes built in the last ten years. For a horizontal drain you should purchase a P-trap, while vertical drains should use an S-trap. You probably also will have to purchase additional straight pipe if the sink is far from the floor or wall. In addition, if your kitchen or bathroom has two sinks that need to drain, you will need to purchase a T-junction to allow both sinks to empty water into the same drain.

Once you have the pieces of pipes you need for your specific drain, the plumbing installation is a breeze. You simply need to connect your pipes together, and then utilize washers and bolts to connect the pipes between the sink and the floor or wall drain. You can also utilize pipe thread compound when putting PVC drain pipes together. It acts as a lubricant initially and helps you to fit the pipes together. It then turns into a seal and prevent erosion of the pipe from all the water.

Of course when buying your pipe and doing the plumbing installation, it is important that you invest in good pipe and quality workmanship. The pipe should be strong enough to withstand pressure from water and not burst, and it should be strong enough to not break when getting bumped or kicked due to its location under the sink. In addition, you should take the time to ensure that you have properly and securely connected all pieces to prevent any water leaks.

While plumbing used to be something you called a professional for, more and more individuals are finding they can do it themselves, and you can too by learning a little bit about it. One of the best places to start learning is through plumbing installation of drains or water lines in your home. These are relatively easy to complete, especially if you know what type and size of pipe to purchase. Once you've mastered a project like this, you can move on to bigger and better things such as installing a new bathtub or shower.

article courtesy of J Wakefield.

PAV Plumbing Pty Ltd is a team of experienced and professional Sydney plumbers offering a full range of plumbing and gasfitting services.

For further information on any plumbing installation or plumbing repair please visit the PAV Plumbing website.

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