This isn't exactly new, goes back to as far as [1] 2007 on Ars, and they reported something similar from the same startup [2]. I do wish them success though. Even a Single TB disc would be 10 to 40 times the current Blu-Ray.
It would be nice if they could do a mini cartridge version ( 6 Folio Mini Disc inside a Cartridge ) like Zip drive with 2TB for consumer. Unless you are a Data Hoarder 99.9% of the consumer could have their own backup down with a few of these cartridge. And in theory they should last a lot longer than HDD or even SSD.
> in theory they should last a lot longer than HDD or even SSD.
The etched plastic yes, but I think the reflective layer of CDs and DVDs is highly sensitive to humidity, shortening the lifespan to 10-20 years. You could probably recover it professionally, but not cheaply.
It would be nice if they could do a mini cartridge version ( 6 Folio Mini Disc inside a Cartridge ) like Zip drive with 2TB for consumer. Unless you are a Data Hoarder 99.9% of the consumer could have their own backup down with a few of these cartridge. And in theory they should last a lot longer than HDD or even SSD.
Really wish this isn't a pipe dream.
[1] https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2007/08/new-dvd-sized-disc-t...
[2] https://www.storagereview.com/news/folio-photonics-working-o...