As DigiTimes posted "...Although manufacturers are expanding production capacity for DVD-R and DVD+R discs, prices are expected to remain stable in the first half of the year, as the yield rate from second-tier makers remain low, according to sources..."

and continues "...Production of DVD-R and DVD+R discs has a higher entry barrier than that of CD-R discs. Currently, only first-tier manufacturers can reach yields of 80-90%, while most second-tier makers are seeing yields as low as 20-30%..."

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