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Formats of optical discs include CD(R, -RW), (HD)DVD(-R, +RW, -RW), and BluRay. Each format has different maximum size capabilities and are made from slightly varying materials. More importantly, not all formats will read in every drive. A CD-ROM drive can only read CDs, but not DVDs; a DVD-ROM drive can read all kinds of CDs and DVDs. | Formats of optical discs include CD(R, -RW), (HD)DVD(-R, +RW, -RW), and BluRay. Each format has different maximum size capabilities and are made from slightly varying materials. More importantly, not all formats will read in every drive. A CD-ROM drive can only read CDs, but not DVDs; a DVD-ROM drive can read all kinds of CDs and DVDs. | ||
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Revision as of 10:34, 17 November 2007
An optical disc is a data storage media, usually produced from combined layers of polycarbonate substrate(a type of plastic); organic polymer dye; a reflective layer often made from a gold, silver, or aluminum alloy; and an ultraviolet-cured lacquer.[1]
Formats of optical discs include CD(R, -RW), (HD)DVD(-R, +RW, -RW), and BluRay. Each format has different maximum size capabilities and are made from slightly varying materials. More importantly, not all formats will read in every drive. A CD-ROM drive can only read CDs, but not DVDs; a DVD-ROM drive can read all kinds of CDs and DVDs.
References
- ↑ CD-Recordable FAQ Section 2 (2004-02-26). Retrieved on 2007-11-17.