What is DVD - RAM and how do they differ from double density DVDs?
----- Original Message ----- From: "Dane Trethowan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> Sent: Saturday, November 24, 2007 11:41 AM Subject: Re: understanding Dvd-r discs > 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] > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.16.5/1149 - Release Date: > 11/24/2007 10:06 AM > > Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
