dvd writer with x4 speed,help needed

[goldringers]

does anyone have any info/links on any new dvd writers with x4 dvd writing speed?.i was considering buying the PIONEER 104/A04 but thought the way technolgy moves im better asking just in case there's one hiding around the corner.any help or advice on this would be much appreciated before i spend my hard earned cash.
tnx,

[bnbhoha]

Sanyo CRD-DV1 is rumored to come out in Japan in a couple of months. Got the link info from philip at dv-info.net who referred to:
http://www.dvdwriters.co.uk/ They say:

-- IDE based.

-- The drive records on DVD-R disks at 4x CLV !

-- DVD Read Speed: 16x

-- CD-R Write: 24x ZCLV

-- CD-RW Write: 12x CLV

-- CD-ROM Read: 40x CAV

Safe-BP

An implementation of burnproof for DVD-Rs.

FlexSS-BP Technology

A quality control system that automatically adjusts the speed of the disk whilst burning.

Shock-BP technology

DD-CD Double Density System

An system similar to Sony's (CRX200E-RP) drive. It allows you to record 1.3GB onto CD-R disks but only readable by itself.

As for the media, well only 1 manufacturer has made disks that can cope with 4x recording and that is Mitsui.

The drive is expected to be released in Japan in around 1-2 months time.

[goldringers]

tnx m8 for that but it gets me wondering at what kind of speeds can be used for a clean ,safe burn.take ps2 games you cant go over x8 and be safe,so a x40 writer,,well serves no purpose when burning.i'll hang on and see what rediculous price they set for the sony dvd-r's launch.
tnx again.

[aceattorney]

The Sanyo drive has gotten me quite interested...although, I do wonder how much it would cost...I don't think I'm willing to shell out more than 400 clams for that baby. Also, it's "months" away from being released.