What is CD and CD-RW?

CD-R stands for CD Recordable. CD-R discs can be written to only once (except in the case of multisession writing, which I’ll explain later). They are cheap (under $1 each) and work best when recording data that will not change. CD-RW stands for CD Rewritable.

What is a DVD CD rewritable drive?

RW stands for “rewritable.” These discs can be written onto multiple times, erasing the original information in the same way you might replace information on a hard drive. You can erase and rewrite the information up to 1,000 times. A DVD-RW drive can write onto DVD-RW discs and often onto DVD-R discs as well.

What is a DVD in computer?

DVD (digital video disc) is a technology based on optical data storage similar to compact disc (CD). Optical data storage is a method of storing digital information (1’s and 0’s) by using light to read the information.

What is a DVD-RW used for?

DVD Re-Writable (DVD RW) discs are designed to store up to 4.7GB or 120 minutes of DVD-quality video. Unlike DVD-R’s, you can add to or write over content on a DVD RW disc, making DVD Re-Writable discs ideal for backing up video and home movie collections.

How does DVD-RW work?

RW format. The recording layer in DVD-RW and DVD+RW is not an organic dye, but a special phase change metal alloy, often GeSbTe. The alloy can be switched back and forth between a crystalline phase and an amorphous phase, changing the reflectivity, depending on the power of the laser beam.

What is a full name of CD?

Table of Contents. CD-ROM, abbreviation of compact disc read-only memory, type of computer memory in the form of a compact disc that is read by optical means.

Is a DVD rewritable?

DVD recordable and DVD rewritable are optical disc recording technologies. Both terms describe DVD optical discs that can be written to by a DVD recorder, whereas only ‘rewritable’ discs are able to erase and rewrite data.

Where is DVD used?

DVDs are widely used for storing and viewing movies and other data. The picture of the Matrix DVD movie disc is an example of a DVD movie. DVD-ROM drives that utilize these discs were first sold in 1997. To read and play DVDs on a computer, you must have a DVD-ROM drive and DVD player software.

What is DVD full?

Digital versatile discDVD / Full name