|
Page 4 of 8 Writeable DVDs (DVD-R or RW) – 4.7GB for Single Layer, 8.5GB for Dual Extremely similar to writeable CDs in terms of functionality and convenience, DVDs offer almost 6x the storage space of CD’s when using single layer discs, and over 10x the space when using dual-layer discs. In the last few years and price of blank media has fallen almost to the price of CDs, making DVDs a much better ‘bang for your buck’ solution, with the vast majority of new PCs being fitted with a DVD-Writer or at the very least a reader, makes the DVD a very universal option. As with CDs, spend the extra money on the good stuff if you expect it to last for years. What type you get (i.e. +R or -R) doesn’t really matter anymore, as every writer on the market now supports both standards. Pros: Cheap, universal, good storage size, reliable when cared for. Cons: Easily damaged, DVD-Rs can only be written once, and DVD-RWs are a pain to re-write compared to other products on the market. Some compatibility problems with dual-layer discs still exist, best to stick with single layer.
|
