Sony Electronics start their shipping on their 50GB dual layer Blu-Ray disc in US. Each of the 50GB Blu-Ray can store over four hours of High Definition quality video at a 24 Mbps transfer rate, allowing users to take full advantage of Blu-ray Disc burners from Sony and VAIO desktop and notebook computers. The discs come with a special re-engineered AccuCORE technology which include a scratch guard, archival reliability to prevent data/image corruption and deterioration, stable writing that reduces fluctuation as the disc spins, and temperature durability to prevent warping during severe changes in temperature and humidity. The Sony 50GB dual layer Blu-Ray discs will be available for $48 each.

[via Ubergizmo]