DVD-RAM discs - should we buy single-sided or double-sided? Can anyone tell us whether to buy single or double sided, and why one is better or different than the other?
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Can't answer your question about single- or double-sided, but DVD-RAM will NOT play in most other machines, only a few that specifically support DVD-RAM. You can only use the editing functions of the Panasonic on the RAM discs, the discs are expensive, pretty much available only online, and mostly incompatible with other players. I sent back the Panasonic for a Toshiba that lets me edit on RW discs instead. I thought I could copy the content of the RAM discs onto the nearly universally compatible DVD-R discs with a DVD-RAM compatible computer drive, but the RAM discs crashed my computer.
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There are two types, I don't know the difference between them but when I got my MAC I was told to use the DVD-R and it work great But I like the Printable disk because I can find the pictures I want . I put one or three photos plus the file number and title on the front. I have over 1000 disk I go through. From about 2001 .
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Hey Kaylin - when I first received the unit & held it in my hands - I asked myself that same question: "What is that thing on the side, if it's not a DVD drive?" Answer: "A mostly black piece of glossy plastic!" (LOL / I was hoping maybe the description got it wrong. But no.) It looks like it's "DESIGNED" to accommodate a DVD drive (perhaps in a more expensive model?) But from me to you (person-to-person) it ain't there. Hope this helps! :-) Brian Newberry
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I can tell you that I have been exclusively using Verbatim brand DVD-R/+R and both types of double layer discs for a long time, and have found the brand, in general equal to or better than ( in reliability), most major brands like Sony , TDK , & HP; I rarely encounter more than one bad disc in a 25pk, which is what I usually buy. Never had a bad Verbatim double layer disc. I use them all for recording on a hard drive equipped Panasonic recorder, which in my opinion is the best home system recorder on the market. I've tested out fully all the major makes; Pana beats Sony, Pioneer and Magnavox comparable machines. The only major make that comes close is Toshiba. Hope this helps you. Best Wishes. I can tell you that I have been exclusively using Verbatim brand DVD-R/+R and both types of double layer discs for a long time, and have found the brand, in general equal to or better than ( in reliability), most major brands like Sony , TDK , & HP; I rarely encounter more than one bad disc in a 25pk, which is what I usually buy. Never had a bad Verbatim double layer disc. I use them all for recording on a hard drive equipped Panasonic recorder, which in my opinion is the best home system recorder on the market. I've tested out fully all the major makes; Pana beats Sony, Pioneer and... » Read More I can tell you that I have been exclusively using Verbatim brand DVD-R/+R and both types of double layer discs for a long time, and have found the brand, in general equal to or better than ( in reliability), most major brands like Sony , TDK , & HP; I rarely encounter more than one bad disc in a 25pk, which is what I usually buy. Never had a bad Verbatim double layer disc. I use them all for recording on a hard drive equipped Panasonic recorder, which in my opinion is the best home system recorder on the market. I've tested out fully all the major makes; Pana beats Sony, Pioneer and Magnavox comparable machines. The only major make that comes close is Toshiba. Hope this helps you. Best Wishes. « Show Less
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This unit did not install as a DVD-RW on my Dell Dimension 4700C or 8300 running XP SP3, it installed as a ROM device. It did install as advertised on my ThinkPad T40 running Vista but would not format DVD+RW discs. I think this product requires DVD-RAM discs which are more expensive and not as universally supported as other DVD formats. I have a question in to the supplier, no response at this time. I will probably end up sending the unit back.
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THANK YOU! I've never heard of an external DVD/CD-ROM drive so I truly appreciate the advice! Thank you!!
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I would go with the description. You might try Googling the part number to make certain. I only burn the -R, as the +R doesn't seem to be as universally compatible with both computer and dvd players from what I've personally deduced.
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HI.I would say dvd -r or + should be good either one should work fine just stay away from dvd rw.Being that its old footage you wouldn't want a accidental write over and as for size a 4.7 gb disc is plenty.8 mm footage is pretty compressed already a 9 gb would probably be waste of space.
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I don't notice a big difference in the two disc. Just be careful to only tap your foot with the device... Don't hold it in one spot or will hurt!
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They are the same quality but different format (DVD-R vs DVD+R). DVD+R are usually faster when being written on. I prefer to use +R in any of my disc purchases, but there is no huge difference. I have a higher burn success rate with +R discs as opposed to -R which for me personally fail more often.
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DVD+ discs do have the advantage of using multiple data layers instead of a single layer for faster recording and data access, and the discs also support users dragging and dropping files onto the disc instead of using a dedicated DVD authoring program. And I just prefer the +R to the -R
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both + and - single layer DVDS work and the brand is your choice. I use Magnavox blank DVDS, Sony, Staples Brand etc. Brand name is your choice and prefference. I tend to use the + DVDS due to allocating more space and better buffer overrun protection when finalizing the disk after it is full. Run the unit in the 6 hour mode, and you can usually get up to 3 2 hour movies, or 4 hour and a half movies.
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Hi Booker , yes this is right. All the DVD-R's can be only used once. If you want to re use the disks, Buy DVD-RW which can be used multiple times.
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We usually buy major brand DVD-R discs, like Maxell, Memorex, Sony, TDK. We've had less luck with "store brand" discs. We haven't used rewritables in this machine, just "-R" discs with good results.
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The first one is of the DVD-R type, while the second one is of the DVD+R type. Functionally, there's no difference between them, as long as your DVD burner can read/write to both types of discs.There are apparently some potential compatibility issues on DVD players, if you're planning to burn video DVDs, so you may want to read the information below and also look at your DVD player's manual to make sure it can play whichever type you plan to purchase. (Chances are good that it can play both types.)Section 4.3.6 of the DVD FAQ is probably the most helpful one:"[4.3.6] Which recordable DVD format should I buy?As explained in the previous sections, there are two main formats: "dash" (DVD-R/RW) and "plus" (DVD+R/RW). There's not much difference between them. They both record data and video, and they both read back data and play back video. Both formats are available as recordable drives for computers and as home video recorders. In spite of claims that one format is more compatible with players and drives, both formats are similarly compatible (see 4.3.1). There are speed differences, but it's a game of leapfrog. One format will come out with faster write speeds, then the other one will match it or surpass it. 16x is the theoretical maximum speed, so the latest drives from both formats are close to the limit."
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It's the dvd recording technology -R was developed by Pioneer the other by DVD Forum long time ago it mattered what equipment you had whether it was for -R or +R but now the machines (computers dvd recorders etc) can record & play back any of the two, same quality same speed, myself I've used both nowadays i go for the cheaper one, hopefully I've answered your question.