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DVD explanation of difference

The first category is called Digital Versatile Disc Read Only Memory Labelled :- (DVD ROM). In this type of DVD, you can retrieve the content multiple times on any device that reads DVD ROMs. For example, when you purchase a movie Film, it is burned using the DVD ROM format. You can watch the movie, but you cannot record over it. Full stop

The second category of DVDs allows you to record and re-record a favourite TV program, similar to how VHS cassettes were used in the 1980s or backup of your computer data Labelled :- DVD-RAM

DVD formats that allow you to record and re-record are:- DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, and DVD-RW. To first describe a DVD-RAM,.

DVD-RAM: Allows you to record, erase, and re-record numerous times. However, you need to have a device that supports the DVD-RAM format.

DVD+RW and DVD-RW: Allows you to record, erase, and re-record repeatedly. Most commercial DVD players can read data recorded in this format.

DVD+R and DVD-R: Allows you to record only once. After which, the data is permanent on the disc and you cannot record over it. Most commercial DVD players can read data recorded in this format.

You'll notice that the DVD-RAM, DVD+RW, and DVD-RW all do the same thing. Therefore this raises the question, why are there so many standards?

Well, the answer lies in the supporting organizations such as :- Apple Computers, Toshiba, and Samsung favour :- DVD-RAM, DVD-R, and DVD-RW

While Philips, Sony, and Dell Favour :- DVD+RW and DVD+R formats

Tip: Caveat Emptor , when you purchase a DVD player, check the DVD recording formats it supports; the more the better. 