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Blair
Can anyone tell me if there is any advantage in using DVD-R disks instead of
CD-R disks when backing up data?
Blair
CD-R disks when backing up data?
Blair
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Phil Weldon
'Blair' wrote:
| Can anyone tell me if there is any advantage in using DVD-R disks instead
of
| CD-R disks when backing up data?
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Size matters.
Phil Weldon
| Can anyone tell me if there is any advantage in using DVD-R disks instead
of
| CD-R disks when backing up data?
| Blair
|
|
| Can anyone tell me if there is any advantage in using DVD-R disks instead
of
| CD-R disks when backing up data?
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Size matters.
Phil Weldon
| Can anyone tell me if there is any advantage in using DVD-R disks instead
of
| CD-R disks when backing up data?
| Blair
|
|
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Pop`
Blair said:Can anyone tell me if there is any advantage in using DVD-R disks
instead of CD-R disks when backing up data?
Blair
Yes. A DVD holds a lot more data and thus a lot fewer of t hem are needed.
Pop1
C
Claymore
Another consideration would be the write speed of your DVD vs. CD
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Blair
Thanks to all who replied.
I notice that there are two varieties DVD-R and DVD+R. What is the
difference and how do I know which to use?
Blair
I notice that there are two varieties DVD-R and DVD+R. What is the
difference and how do I know which to use?
Blair
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Don Schmidt
Also consider using a hard drive for backup.
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Phil Weldon
'Blair' wrote:
| I notice that there are two varieties DVD-R and DVD+R. What is the
| difference and how do I know which to use?
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Which blank media to use is determined by the CD/DVD writer you have; some
are DVD-R, some are DVD+R, some can use both recording methods. You MUST
use the proper blank DVDs if your writer is limited to just one recording
method.
Phil Weldon
| Thanks to all who replied.
| I notice that there are two varieties DVD-R and DVD+R. What is the
| difference and how do I know which to use?
| Blair
|
|
| | >
| > Another consideration would be the write speed of your DVD vs. CD
| >
|
|
| I notice that there are two varieties DVD-R and DVD+R. What is the
| difference and how do I know which to use?
_____
Which blank media to use is determined by the CD/DVD writer you have; some
are DVD-R, some are DVD+R, some can use both recording methods. You MUST
use the proper blank DVDs if your writer is limited to just one recording
method.
Phil Weldon
| Thanks to all who replied.
| I notice that there are two varieties DVD-R and DVD+R. What is the
| difference and how do I know which to use?
| Blair
|
|
| | >
| > Another consideration would be the write speed of your DVD vs. CD
| >
|
|
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Ayush
Noone gave you the link you actually want [ Differene between -R and +R ]
http://www.systemax.co.uk/contentModules/htm/dvd/What-is-the-difference-between-DVD-+R.htm
http://www.videohelp.com/dvd
A forum which has many replies that can help you
http://reviews.cnet.com/5208-6122-0.html?forumID=44&threadID=46630&messageID=552395
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| I notice that there are two varieties DVD-R and DVD+R. What is the
| difference and how do I know which to use?
| Blair
|
|
| | >
| > Another consideration would be the write speed of your DVD vs. CD
| >
|
|
http://www.systemax.co.uk/contentModules/htm/dvd/What-is-the-difference-between-DVD-+R.htm
http://www.videohelp.com/dvd
A forum which has many replies that can help you
http://reviews.cnet.com/5208-6122-0.html?forumID=44&threadID=46630&messageID=552395
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| Thanks to all who replied.Ayush [ Be ''?'' Happy ]
| I notice that there are two varieties DVD-R and DVD+R. What is the
| difference and how do I know which to use?
| Blair
|
|
| | >
| > Another consideration would be the write speed of your DVD vs. CD
| >
|
|
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Blair
Thanks for your excellent references. I have certainly learnt a lot fro
them.
I have checked my hardware and found that I only have a combo drive for
DVD/CDRW so I won't be able to create DVDs as a backup. I should have
thought about this when I purchased my new PC. Ah well ! we live and learn
Blair
them.
I have checked my hardware and found that I only have a combo drive for
DVD/CDRW so I won't be able to create DVDs as a backup. I should have
thought about this when I purchased my new PC. Ah well ! we live and learn
Blair
Ayush said:Noone gave you the link you actually want [ Differene between -R and +R ]
http://www.systemax.co.uk/contentModules/htm/dvd/What-is-the-difference-between-DVD-+R.htm
http://www.videohelp.com/dvd
A forum which has many replies that can help you
http://reviews.cnet.com/5208-6122-0.html?forumID=44&threadID=46630&messageID=552395
--| Thanks to all who replied.Ayush [ Be ''?'' Happy ]
| I notice that there are two varieties DVD-R and DVD+R. What is the
| difference and how do I know which to use?
| Blair
|
|
| | >
| > Another consideration would be the write speed of your DVD vs. CD
| >
|
|
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Blair
I use my spare PC for backup but I also retain a copy on disk
Blair
Blair
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Ayush
You are welcome. Oh..yes, we live and learn.
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| them.
| I have checked my hardware and found that I only have a combo drive for
| DVD/CDRW so I won't be able to create DVDs as a backup. I should have
| thought about this when I purchased my new PC. Ah well ! we live and learn
| Blair
|
| "Ayush" <ayushmaan.j[aatt]gmail.com> wrote in message
| | > Noone gave you the link you actually want [ Differene between -R and
+R ]
| >
| >
http://www.systemax.co.uk/contentModules/htm/dvd/What-is-the-difference-between-DVD-+R.htm
| >
| > http://www.videohelp.com/dvd
| >
| > A forum which has many replies that can help you
| >
| >
http://reviews.cnet.com/5208-6122-0.html?forumID=44&threadID=46630&messageID=552395
| >
| > --
| >> Ayush [ Be ''?'' Happy ]
| > | > | Thanks to all who replied.
| > | I notice that there are two varieties DVD-R and DVD+R. What is the
| > | difference and how do I know which to use?
| > | Blair
| > |
| > |
| > | | > | >
| > | > Another consideration would be the write speed of your DVD vs. CD
| > | >
| > |
| > |
| >
| >
|
|
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| Thanks for your excellent references. I have certainly learnt a lot froAyush [ Be ''?'' Happy ]
| them.
| I have checked my hardware and found that I only have a combo drive for
| DVD/CDRW so I won't be able to create DVDs as a backup. I should have
| thought about this when I purchased my new PC. Ah well ! we live and learn
| Blair
|
| "Ayush" <ayushmaan.j[aatt]gmail.com> wrote in message
| | > Noone gave you the link you actually want [ Differene between -R and
+R ]
| >
| >
http://www.systemax.co.uk/contentModules/htm/dvd/What-is-the-difference-between-DVD-+R.htm
| >
| > http://www.videohelp.com/dvd
| >
| > A forum which has many replies that can help you
| >
| >
http://reviews.cnet.com/5208-6122-0.html?forumID=44&threadID=46630&messageID=552395
| >
| > --
| >> Ayush [ Be ''?'' Happy ]
| > | > | Thanks to all who replied.
| > | I notice that there are two varieties DVD-R and DVD+R. What is the
| > | difference and how do I know which to use?
| > | Blair
| > |
| > |
| > | | > | >
| > | > Another consideration would be the write speed of your DVD vs. CD
| > | >
| > |
| > |
| >
| >
|
|
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Phil Weldon
'Blair' wrote, in part:
| I have checked my hardware and found that I only have a combo drive for
| DVD/CDRW so I won't be able to create DVDs as a backup.
_____
If you have a desktop, an internal DVD RW drive can be had for less than $40
US (in the US.) I expect the cost is much higher in the UK, but it is an
option, particularly if you plan to keep the computer for some time.
Phil Weldon
| Thanks for your excellent references. I have certainly learnt a lot fro
| them.
| I have checked my hardware and found that I only have a combo drive for
| DVD/CDRW so I won't be able to create DVDs as a backup. I should have
| thought about this when I purchased my new PC. Ah well ! we live and learn
| Blair
|
| I have checked my hardware and found that I only have a combo drive for
| DVD/CDRW so I won't be able to create DVDs as a backup.
_____
If you have a desktop, an internal DVD RW drive can be had for less than $40
US (in the US.) I expect the cost is much higher in the UK, but it is an
option, particularly if you plan to keep the computer for some time.
Phil Weldon
| Thanks for your excellent references. I have certainly learnt a lot fro
| them.
| I have checked my hardware and found that I only have a combo drive for
| DVD/CDRW so I won't be able to create DVDs as a backup. I should have
| thought about this when I purchased my new PC. Ah well ! we live and learn
| Blair
|
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