what about DVD-RAM? are they good about data-reliability? cost: - SCSI DVD-RAM reader/writer, say about 180-240 euro, brand new - DVD-RAM cartridge (disk + caddy), say about 20 euro per 5 disks, brand new
how long does a DVD-RAM last? 4.5Gbyte per disk is ok for me, I need to archive my source code 2018-07-23 21:57 GMT+02:00 TeoZ via cctalk <cctalk@classiccmp.org>: > What kind of media is it DVD+R or DVD-R? I think DVD-R (Pioneer) came first > and all the original DVD burners support it and it is the most reliable if > you are making movies for older DVD players. DVD+R is a Sony and Phillips > design and the recording format is different. > > The last generation of DVD recorders is +/- but anything IDE would probably > be DVD-R only and might have issues reading + disks. > > -----Original Message----- From: Ali via cctalk > Sent: Monday, July 23, 2018 2:55 PM > To: 'Fred Cisin' ; 'General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts' > Subject: RE: how good is the data reliability with CD ROM and DVD RAM? > > >> Does anybody here have experience with "M-Disc"? >> >> It is available up to 100GB BDXL! >> Drives start at less than $100; media is prices vary - the 100GB starts >> at >> about $20 each, but the low capacity versions are bordering on >> competitive. > > > Fred, > > I have used M-Disc to archive photos and digital media. So far so good. > Problem is you need an M-Disc drive to read it for sure - what does that > mean? Well the disc is supposed to be compatible across all DVD readers BUT > I have found my older Lite-On IDE drives, which were considered very good > back in the day, have had problems reading the DVDs. So your mileage may > vary... > > Also of note the original company has gone bankrupt and their assets bought > out. The new owners are continuing to produce M-Disc media. > > -Ali > > --- > This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. > https://www.avast.com/antivirus >
