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BenQ will be possibly the first manufacturer to offer dual layer recording on DVD media. The successor of the DW800A, the DW820A is planned to hit the market between Q1 and Q2 of 2004.
BenQ seems to already cover the laser power demands for dual layer DVD writing with the current DW800A burner. This means that the mechanical parts of the DW820A dual layer burner will be the same as DW800A. Thus, firmware upgrade of the DW800A will be one of the possibilities to control the laser power for dual layer discs.

Although it is not clear whether owners of the DW800A will be able to simply upgrade their burners (firmware upgrade) in order to burn on dual layer discs, it is more than possible that optimistic overclockers will give it a chance.

Availability of dual layer DVD media is another question. Mitsubishi Chemicals will be the first manufacturer to offer such media, expected in Q2 2004.

820A將是正規的Double Layer機種...