Thought I'd follow this up with the cost factor. DVD-R discs I can buy for $20.00 for a spindle of 50, DVD-RW'S about $29.00 for 50. DVD-RAM discs are considerably more expensive and they don't come on a spindle, they've about $2.50 each and they come in a standard-type CD case, they can be used for 1000 re-writes.
On 25/11/2007, at 4:34 AM, albert griffith wrote: > How many of these disks are on a spindle? > > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > ] > On Behalf Of nick danger > Sent: Saturday, November 24, 2007 9:08 AM > To: PC Audio Discussion List > Subject: Re: understanding Dvd-r discs > > Hi Scott, > > I'll try to answer as much of this as I can considering I do this > style of > backup all the time. I took each of the questions you have and the > answers > are right beneath. So pardon the length of this gang and please > feel free > to weigh in if I've missed anything. > > 1. Can dvd-r discs be used to store mp3 and other compresse media > such as > WMA? If so, is the process for burning, if that is the correct term, > the > same as burning a cd? For example, can I copy/paste or send items to > the dvd > drive on my pc, then perform a standard data burn via Windows Media? > > Answer: > > There are two answers here. First, Yes burning is the correct term, > and you > can save audio files such as MP3's on them just like you would a > data CD. > > As for the second question here. No, you cannot use windows media > player to > burn DVD'S unless you're running vissta and that's a whole > different kettle > of fish. You can get a program called deep burner which is a free > rom-burning tool for the procedure. Go to http://www.deepburner.com > to grab > it. It's totally accessible and very screen reader friendly. I use > it when > I don't feel like using nero. Grins. If you get the program just e- > mail me > offlist and I will help you with the burning procedure. It's no > problem. > > 2. Once I've gotten the mp3/WMA files onto the dvd-r disc, > regardless of the > method, can this disc then be played back in most dvd players, > including > video dvd players folks use in conjunction with their televisions? I > realize > there will be exceptions, but if there is a general rule/answer to > this > question, I would love to be enlightened. Also, if I have stored a > large > number of files, contained in multiple folders on this dvd, will a > person > using a video dvd player be able to view the names of those folders > and > their files? > > Answer: On this one, I'm not totally however, I believe so, DVD rom- > players > can play just about anything that you stick in them. Audio or > video. So > that should not be a problem, and a person with sight should be able > to see > what's on it. If anyone wants to weigh in on this, please do. > > 3. Amazon is offering a spindle of 100 dvd-r discs made by TDK for > $26. Does > this seem a good bargain? > > Answer: It's not a bad deal at all. I may consider buying them from > there > myself. Thanks for that tip. > > Hopefully I was able to help. > > Tony > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Scott Blanks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "PC audio discussion list. " <Pc-audio@pc-audio.org> > Sent: Saturday, November 24, 2007 4:41 AM > Subject: understanding Dvd-r discs > > > Hi all, > > Forgive my ignorance on this topic, but I'm just now considering the > purchase of dvd-r discs for some of my storage/personal needs. I > realize > however, that I know very little about the technology. Here are my > questions: > > 1. Can dvd-r discs be used to store mp3 and other compresse media > such as > WMA? If so, is the process for burning, if that is the correct term, > the > same as burning a cd? For example, can I copy/paste or send items to > the dvd > drive on my pc, then perform a standard data burn via Windows Media? > 2. Once I've gotten the mp3/WMA files onto the dvd-r disc, > regardless of the > method, can this disc then be played back in most dvd players, > including > video dvd players folks use in conjunction with their televisions? I > realize > there will be exceptions, but if there is a general rule/answer to > this > question, I would love to be enlightened. Also, if I have stored a > large > number of files, contained in multiple folders on this dvd, will a > person > using a video dvd player be able to view the names of those folders > and > their files? > 3. Amazon is offering a spindle of 100 dvd-r discs made by TDK for > $26. Does > this seem a good bargain? > > Thanks all, > Scott > > > > > Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > http://www.pc-audio.org > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > http://www.pc-audio.org > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > > Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > http://www.pc-audio.org > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
