Whats the difference between CDR and CDRW?
CDR stands for “compact disc recordable.” CDRW stands for “compact disc rewritable.” Data (or in our case music) can only be written onto a CDR once, which means once you’ve recorded onto one, you can’t erase it, and you can’t add to it. Unlike CDR’s, the information on a CDRW can be erased and new information can be written in its place. However…….most CD players cannot read CDRW’s. Some can, but for the most part CDRW’s can only be read by CD-ROM drives. Because of this, you should never use CDRW’s in trades. Even if they will play on your CD player, chances are they will not play in the CD player of the person you are trading with. Additionally, CDRW’s are more expensive than CDR’s.
