https://www.engadget.com/2006-06-12-maxell-hitachi-plans-september-us-hd-dvd-r-rw-launch.html
Maxell/Hitachi plans September US HD DVD-R/RW launch
Jun 12, 2006 - According to this article from TWICE, the US division of Maxell is planning on releasing HD DVD-R and -RW discs in September (July for Japan), and shipping...
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