DVD-RAM/R vs. DVD-RW

[debonairOne]

What is the difference and which is better... please be as technical as you can... I just made a purchase of a Panasonic DVD-RAM/R model #LF-D321. I also then purchased some dvd-rw's and the drive cannot use the media... did I make a boo-boo... and notwithstanding cost, which way should I go... RAM or RW...

Thnxs... debonairOne

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[Enkrypted]

Here's a site to check out:

http://www.dvddemystified.com/dvdfaq.html

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[cdogg]

And another excellent site:

http://www.vcdhelp.com/dvd

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[Bodydouble]

DVD-RAM is from a IT point much better because it has the ability to backup 5.2 GIGs of data (double-sided) and it more stable thous i ahave found that finding a program that burns DVD-RAM is almost impossible try Stomp's RecordNOW product is very very good. and no DVD-RAM drives can not burn DVD-R/W sorry. I got caught there too. IF u have any specific questions let me know. Robert L. McRae
MCSE

 

[debonairOne]

Thanks for the info... I see I have some reading to do, but for compatability reasons, I think I should purchase a DVD-RW Drive... This way, I can share XP images with remote sites that may not hava a DVD-RAM drive... debonairOne

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[debonairOne]

Guess What,
I realized that my DVD-RAM will write to DVD-R media... I was attempting to use it with DVD-RW and that was my problem... Thanks for all of the info.. debonairOne

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