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What dvd media is best for storing data?
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latinshdw
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27. April 2007 @ 14:19 |
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I have some data that I would like to back-up onto DVD media.
What type is best +R or -R?
What brand is the best for long term storage?
Any recomendations would be greatly appreciated.
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27. April 2007 @ 17:54 |
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What type is best +R or -R?
All depends on who you ask and what you plan to use them for. Basically, for storing just data, either would be just fine IMO. As long as your burner will support both formats, you should be fine.
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What brand is the best for long term storage?
Many here will tell you that you cannot usually go wrong with Taiyo Yuden or Verbatim discs. Basically anything manufactured in Japan (MIJ) are good media that hold well over time. IMO, these would be the ones I would stick with.
This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 27. April 2007 @ 17:55
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28. April 2007 @ 05:28 |
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28. April 2007 @ 11:33 |
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That's an old thread creaky - Nov 04, don't know if I would agree with some of it now...Ram disc being a poor third for example...seems ideal for data storage...
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28. April 2007 @ 11:36 |
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ah, i meant to only highlight the difference between -R and +R, my bad :)
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28. April 2007 @ 11:47 |
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Was only pointing something out...sorry...
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28. April 2007 @ 12:07 |
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no problem, glad you did :)
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28. April 2007 @ 13:02 |
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If you want the very best and price is no object . . Verbatim UltraLife Gold Archival Grade
I use these to save pictures of my grandkids . .
DVD-R-ultralife-gold-archival-grade-8x.html" target="_blank">http://supermediastore.com/verbatim-dvd-...l-grade-8x.html
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30. April 2007 @ 18:49 |
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Verbatim but for a good backup of home pictures and video Make a new backup each year, nobody really knows how long these disc last .They say all kinds of years and crap but to be on the safe side . BACKUP often !
RBROCK
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latinshdw
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2. May 2007 @ 12:09 |
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Thanks everyone for your imput. I has been very helpful.....you guys are great.
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2. May 2007 @ 13:40 |
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Thanks everyone for your imput. I has been very helpful.....you guys are great.
You're welcome. Hope we provided the answers you were looking for. Good luck!
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ivymike
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19. May 2007 @ 17:58 |
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I use DVD-RAM for data storage. Some retail DVD players ARE DVD-RAM compatible. You just have to look at the details.
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