Ok, well I don't know the tech specifications so I can't exactly tell you the difference but you probably wouldn't want to worry about them unless you had a DVD recorder which was capable of things such as "chase playback" or "time shifting" or "editing", DVD-RAM discs allow these functions when used with compatible DVD Players.
On 25/11/2007, at 3:58 PM, David Tanner wrote: > 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. 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