Why use DVD-RAM?
Posted: Sat Feb 10, 2007 2:22 pm
Now that I have a drive that supports DVD-RAM, I am trying to figure out if there is a good reason to use that format for anything I do. I only have one drive that supports it.
My DVD Recorder does not use that format and I have lots of good quality DVD-RW discs I use for transferring from it. I understand that DVD-RAM has some very good defect management and there are some studies that suggest it might be a more durable technology (longevity).
I do have a particular project I am doing to archive data and raw video footage and have invested a lot in good DVD-R media and a process for periodically checking the discs. DVD-RAM seems to be much more expensive than other SL formats but if there was a good enough reason I would consider it.
Any thoughts or advice on this topic?
My DVD Recorder does not use that format and I have lots of good quality DVD-RW discs I use for transferring from it. I understand that DVD-RAM has some very good defect management and there are some studies that suggest it might be a more durable technology (longevity).
I do have a particular project I am doing to archive data and raw video footage and have invested a lot in good DVD-R media and a process for periodically checking the discs. DVD-RAM seems to be much more expensive than other SL formats but if there was a good enough reason I would consider it.
Any thoughts or advice on this topic?