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jim
12/2/2013 5:17:57 PM
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Ressler
10/15/2013 18:22:12
The basic principle is the same for write once DVDs (-/+R and ROM). The difference is in the digital format used to encode and decode the stored data. Visit Wikipedia.com for more info.
Kisha
10/20/2013 18:59:02
DVD-R: Write-once. It is compatible very well with standalone DVD players and DVD-ROM drives. There are two main types of DVD-R discs: DVD-R for General Use and DVD-R for Authoring.
DVD-RW: allows more than 1000 rewrites in ideal situations.
+RW: rewriteable 4.7 GB format disc. It has similar functionality to DVD-RW. Optional Mount Rainier drag-and-drop file access will be supported by future versions of Windows. However, current drives do not support Mount Rainier on +RW.
DVD-RAM: A format originally used as a data solution, but it is now used by some brands of standalone (non-PC) DVD recorders. Current drives also use 4.7 GB discs (or double-sided 9.4 GB discs). DVD-RAM discs are traditionally housed within cartridges which cannot be opened, so that the media is well-protected. Newer Type II and Type IV cartridges can be opened however, an important feature for those who wish to read these discs in DVD-RAM compatible DVD-ROM drives or standalone DVD players. In addition, some DVD-RAM discs are now sold without cartridges.
DVD-RW: allows more than 1000 rewrites in ideal situations.
+RW: rewriteable 4.7 GB format disc. It has similar functionality to DVD-RW. Optional Mount Rainier drag-and-drop file access will be supported by future versions of Windows. However, current drives do not support Mount Rainier on +RW.
DVD-RAM: A format originally used as a data solution, but it is now used by some brands of standalone (non-PC) DVD recorders. Current drives also use 4.7 GB discs (or double-sided 9.4 GB discs). DVD-RAM discs are traditionally housed within cartridges which cannot be opened, so that the media is well-protected. Newer Type II and Type IV cartridges can be opened however, an important feature for those who wish to read these discs in DVD-RAM compatible DVD-ROM drives or standalone DVD players. In addition, some DVD-RAM discs are now sold without cartridges.
DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW and DVD-ROM?