Toshiba is going to release the first laptop which will be able to burn HD DVD-R‘s this February end in Japan. Many of Toshiba’s previous models already have an HD DVD reader.
This notebook (G30/97A) will be sporting an Intel 2 Ghz Core 2 Duo processor, a 320 GB hard disk, a TV Tuner card and a 17-inch widescreen display (16:9 aspect ratio). It also has an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) output. It will run the new operating system, Windows Vista Home Premium. But, it weighs 4.8 kg. A bit heavy?
To coincide with Toshiba’s launch, Hitachi Maxell will also begin selling HD DVD-R media. A single layer HD DVD-R can store 15GB of data and will be available soon for around $10-$12.