Imation Corp. DVD+RW 4.7 GB 4x

Advantages: Re-Writable CD, 74min record time, 650MB storage
Disadvantages: Small storage compared to Re-Writable DVD's

...The Imation CD-RW 650 MB 24x discs are an excellent way to back up or store data at home or at work. I know it's not much storage compared to DVD-RW's but these still come in use as I still use them sometimes myself. As sometimes you don't need 4.7GB that a DVD can hold. Imation CD-RW rewritable discs have an increased recording speed of 24x and noise free play for a wide range of applications. Even though the CD-RW format requires speed compatible disc burners for recording, the discs can be used in standard CD-R/RW drives as well as Multi-read CD-R/CD-ROM, DVD-ROM and rewritable DVD drives. This is very useful as you may have a drive which can handle more speed which shouldn't have a compatibility issue. Main features and functions: - Storage media type CD-RW - 10 discs - 650 MB storage - 74min recording time - Write Speed: 24x... Read review

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Advantages: Good quality, nice price, oooh a spindle
Disadvantages: same as most dvd-rw's

...these are mainly for making DVD movies that you can play on your home DVD player, or DVD drive on a computer. Apart from DVD movies, you can make a data discs, which is great for backing up large amounts of data from your hard drive. E.g.: if you want to reformat your computer but keep all of your music or photos. These are much better for doing this than CD-Rs and -RWs, as you can put roughly 6 or 7 times the amount of data on them as you could a normal CD-R. Because these discs are +RW, make sure they are compatible with your DVD-RW. If you have a DVD-RW, then they wont work, but if you have either a +RW, or a +/- then they will be fine also. These can be re-written up to 1000 times, unlike DVD-R discs which can only be written once. This is good for backing up data before a format of your hard drive, as you can put the data on your fresh install... Read review

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Advantages: Can burn Dual Layer (8.5GB) media (4x speed), 16x speed for DVD+-R, CD-RW 32x24x40x
Disadvantages: Regions can be changed 5 times

...Pioneer DVR-108 16x DVD+/-RW is one of the best or the best DVD+-RW drive on the market. Pioneer's products has good reliability. With this drive you can burn 4.7GB data in about seven minutes. It's also supports writing Dual Layer media - 8.5 GB discs at 4x speed. If you're planing to buy DVD+-RW drive than choose Pioneer DVR-108. Pioneer name means quality. This drive isn't very fast, but burning and reading quality is excellent. It uses RPC-2 region protection. You can change region 5 times and then you will be locked on the last one. This is only one disadvantage of this drive, but now almost all DVD drives have protection from changing regions. I hope i help you to decide buy or not this great drive. I guarantee 99% that you will be satisfied your decision to buy this device.... Read review

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