Well there are several ways they coudl implement this
1) some kind of dual laser optical pickup that can cope withthe very different layer depths and light wavelengths. - not impossible, but very complex, especially since the OEM manufactures are probably only working with a drive+optics of one format or the other, samsung would have to fund the R+D.
2) A unit with two drives in it, ie. two trays to eject and choose from (very confusing for users to try both until the disc they bought works, but for unit returns and customer returns)
3) a unit with two drives/optics but an "inverse" disc changer - i.e. accepts one disc and moves it internally betweent he two drive heads/units.
The whole line-up consists of the $60 Amps in-ears and $100 Tracks on-ear headphones, which both also come in slightly souped-up and pricier HD variations at $100 and $130, respectively.
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Well there are several ways they coudl implement this
1) some kind of dual laser optical pickup that can cope withthe very different layer depths and light wavelengths. - not impossible, but very complex, especially since the OEM manufactures are probably only working with a drive+optics of one format or the other, samsung would have to fund the R+D.
2) A unit with two drives in it, ie. two trays to eject and choose from (very confusing for users to try both until the disc they bought works, but for unit returns and customer returns)
3) a unit with two drives/optics but an "inverse" disc changer - i.e. accepts one disc and moves it internally betweent he two drive heads/units.
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