I was just starting to understand CD-R. Now what is DVD-R and DVD-RW?
Just as CD-R was the nail in the coffin of the cassette, many industry insiders are predicting that DVD-RW will be the death of VHS. A DVD-RW is a disc which can be used over and over again and like a MiniDisc it shifts recordings to optimise the time left on the disc. You can therefore use it like you would a video cassette, or there is DVD-R discs which like a CD-R can only be used once. DVD-R machines are starting to come down in price but like all electronics there is a massive difference in the quality of the machines on the market. If you are looking to buy one of these then you should consult an expert before doing so as if you buy the wrong type of DVD-R machine you could be in a bit of a ‘betamax situation’ in a couple of years time.
