Dual Layer DVD+R Prices?

[DVD Maniac]

I was wondering if anyone in the forum has some inside knowledge on likely availability dates and prices for dual layer DVD+R? Looks like Philips is launching the first dual layer burner in April so I am keen to know if I will be investing early or not. If the blank prices are initially rip off levels (like the first DVD+R's were) I will be waiting for the innevitable price drop.

[Dezil]

Ive not heard anything about the media prices, but its going to be new technology to the mainstream so id expect prices to be crazy for the first 3 months and then come down.

Give it a year after launch and then id bet you could get a fast dual layer recorder for under £100.

[alexnoe]

Verbatim will try to launch their dvd+r9 disc by June.

[rpboy]

I don't think it will be "rip off" levels, but then again that we all tend to have completely different ideas of what a rip off is; ie. we bitch and moan when gasoline hits $2 a gallon yet we're not complaining about paying $3 for a 12 ounce espresso drink at Starbucks.

While it doesn't address the price of media, here is some recent information on some of the first dual layer drives to hit the market:
http://www.press.ce.philips.com/press/documents596.html

[Dezil]

lol just to say, $2 a gallon!

im in the uk, so its about $0.50 a litre, now theres summit that is a rip off :(