What is a Data CD?
A data CD is a compact disk formatted to store files. The types of files typically stored on a data CD might include compressed zip files, word processing documents, spreadsheets, text files, graphics, QuickTime-style movie files, or MP3 music files. A single data CD typically offers 680-700 megabytes (MB) of storage, providing a respectable chunk of space for building backups of everything from your MP3 libraries to your favorite programs. A data CD is also handy for storing sensitive files that are better kept off the computer’s hard drive where they could become subject to key loggers, snooping or virus corruption. This might include financial records, business records, tax or investment files, and so on. Aside from archiving, a data CD can also be used to easily transfer large quantities of data, presentations or programs to another computer. A virtual supersized disk, the data CD is highly portable and fairly indestructible given a modicum of care in handling. Just four CDs provid
A data CD is a compact disc (CD) used for storing computer data. With Easy CD Creator, you can make your own data CD by recording any files and folders stored on your hard disk. Here are just some of the things you should know about a data CD: Unlike a music CD, a data CD is used for data storage only and cannot be played on your home stereo or car CD player. A data CD can typically hold up to 650 MB of data if you have a blank 74-minute CD-R or CD-RW disc, and 700 MB of data if you have a blank 80-minute CD-R disc. A data CD can be accessed on virtually any computer that has a CD-ROM or CD-Recorder drive. A data CD is ideal for backing up and archiving your important files such as spreadsheets, tax records, and financial data. A data CD is ideal for sharing multimedia presentations, graphics, CAD files, Internet downloads, Websites, and company documents with your colleagues.
