DVD drive marries red and blue lasers

Nec and develppment of technology: NEC onluy developed the head which is not the greatest achievemnt.

Labs in other countries than Japan helped to develope blue laser. Growing proper crystals in inexpensive way was not a trivial task and that's not an accoplishment of NEC.

By the way, wee all patent issues resolved? I blieve that one of labs in Eastern Europe jointly with one of Japanese labs is a patent holder.; Posted by: FirstNLastN Posted on: 12/18/03 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

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