Thinking About Blank DVD Media?

DVD-R

• A single-write format, similar to CD-R
• Currently the most compatible of all DVD Recordable formats with existing DVD ROM drives and DVD Players
• DVD-R discs are currently the cheapest recordable DVD discs to purchase

DVD+R

• A new single-write format, based on DVD+RW technology
• Offers a defect management system
• Compatible with most newer DVD ROM drives and DVD Players

DVD-RW

• Allows you to write, erase and re-write on the same disc up to 1,000 times
• Before re-writing you must first erase the entire disc
• DVD-RW drives can also write to DVD-R discs
• Compatibility problems with some DVD Players and DVD ROM drives

DVD+RW

• Designed to allow you to write and rewrite without first having to erase the entire disc
• Can be re-written up to 1,000 times
• Offers a defect management system
• Compatibility problems with some existing DVD Players and DVD ROM drives.
• Faster writing speed than "minus" formats (2.4x vs. 1x)
• Newer drives can write to DVD+RW and DVD+R discs

DVD-RAM

• Some DVD-RAM discs come in a sealed protective cartridge, some do not

• Almost without exception are NOT compatible with existing DVD ROMs and DVD Players
• New "DVD-Multi" drives can read/write DVD-RAM, DVD-R and DVD-RW discs
• Has error correction properties and is excellent for long-term data storage
• Current capacity up to 9.4 GB, can be written on up to 100,000 times