CD-R and DVD -/+ RW disks question ???

[Nontechguy]

Hi... I know this might sound stupid but i really would like to know what the different between CD-R and DVD -/+ RW disks are ??? I know dvd are for movies but they can also be used for data , Correct ?? Also if i burn onto a CD- R disk aren't they the same sizes as the DVD disks when it comes to burning data or can you load more onto a dvd disks ... Reason why i am asking whenever i try to burn onto a CD -R disk they use the same amount of space as the dvd disks do , Is this correct ??? And if this is true then basically we are paiding more for dvd disks because you can burn movies onto them ??? Thanks

[ZippyP.]

I know dvd are for movies but they can also be used for data , Correct ??

Yes.

Also if i burn onto a CD- R disk aren't they the same sizes as the DVD disks when it comes to burning data or can you load more onto a dvd disks ...

CD-R capacity is 700 MB, DVD is 4.3 GB. DVD will hold 6X as much.

[Shocker Milwaukee]

basically we are paiding more for dvd disks

Indeed, you are in fact paiding more.

[jimmalenko]

CDs can hold either 650, 700 or 800MB of data. DVDs can hold about 4,500MB of data.

[xtreemkareem]

I like paiding less for CD-Rs.

[Nontechguy]

Hi ... Thanks everyone for your input , i'm starting to get the idea ... One more question though ... I have nero 6 ultra , ok when i try to burn a dvd disk i have to click the dvd tab in nero to recieve the full 4.7 GB , is this correct ??? Or can this also be done with just the cd tab ??? I'm trying to learn to understand how to burn disks with nero 6 , this is why i am asking these questions and use's have been great ... Thanks

[jimmalenko]

If you click the CD tab, you get the CD options. If you click the DVD tab, you get the DVD options.

[Sabro]

Another thing to consider is the quality of the disc (either CD/DVD) that you are buying. I noticed you mentioned cheaper or wanting to save money, but I learned from expirence long ago, if you skimp on the media now, you will mostlikely not be saving in the long run.

I'm sure most here will agree with me on this, as I just found this out with DVD-+R .... Durabrand (Walmart) -R sux and FujiFilm +R rox.... and it didnt cost that much more!

Just a suggestion,

Sabro

[Nontechguy]

Hi ... I am not sure whether if these are good or not but i did buy Princo DVD-R 4X .. 4.7 GB ... Thanks for the input

[Sabro]

Here's an excellent source of info in regards to Media. Might explain a few things and give ya the heads up on others : http://www.digitalfaq.com/media/dvdmedia.htm

Sabro

[Nontechguy]

thanks everyone for your input .... 8)