Pioneer’s New Blu-ray Discs Can Last Over 100 Years

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Data archivists who want to ensure their files are accessible for a very long time have a new option courtesy of Pioneer. As reported by Japan's PC Watch, the electronics giant has introduced new Blu-ray discs that are guaranteed to last 100 years, a timely and relevant product that follows a revision to the Electronic Book Preservation Act in Japan that calls for local businesses and government agencies to store records digitally instead of on paper. Dubbed "DM for Archive," the BDR-WX01DM drive costs around $400, while the 25 GB discs cost $16 each.

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