DVD-RAM Puzzled

E Thomson · 22-07-2007, 22:15

Can anybody explain in simple terms i.e for an idiot what a dvd ram disc is and how is it different from other types.

webbie · 23-07-2007, 13:02

DVD-RAM is a rewriteable dvd disk, similar to +RW and -RW, but it will only play back in dvd-ram compatible players unlike +RW and -RW which play back in most dvd players. They do have some benefits over the RW types - they are more robust, and some dvd recorders allow you to do more editing on the ram disks than RW types. I use them to transfer recordings from my dvd-recorder to my pc and they are great for this.

chrisjr · 23-07-2007, 13:30

On my Panasonic recorder DVD RAM disks can also be used to "pause" live TV. In other words you set the machine off recording and can then start playing back from the begining while continuing to record.

Handy if you need to take a "comfort break" in the middle of something you really can't bear to miss

Orbitalzone · 23-07-2007, 18:40

DVDram discs can be re-written to up to 10,000 times I believe.......They really are more durable and much better if only they'd become the dvd recording standard!

KianD · 23-07-2007, 19:23

And, unlike most of the +/- formats, you can often just pull the MPEG2 straight off the disc - at least my JVC decks write it as such. Most modern PCs can at least read -RAM.

E Thomson · 23-07-2007, 19:42

Thanks to everyone, you see I am looking to buy a dvd recorder to replace my Liteon which broke after 8 months. The Liteon had a hard drive but due to limited space I need a dvd recorder that is no more than 24cm depth. Samsung seem to be the only one which fits the bill. I need this dvd to record cctv, I used to do this on the hard drive of the Liteon but as I cannot seem to find one small enough in size I thought I would go with the Samsung machine with dual layer, you see it is situated in my bedroom and we sometimes record telly or watch a dvd on it. Does anybody else have any suggestions of what to do.

garrick · 28-07-2007, 14:47

The Toshiba RD-85DTSB might cover your needs for HDD' DVD & DVDRAM as wellas Freeview.

Mike1606 · 28-07-2007, 15:12

This is a 50watt RMS per channel amp into 8 ohm speakers. There should be no problem with correctly rated speakers. I have one of these amps and the OPerating Instructions if you need to know anything

22-07-2007, 22:15	#1
E Thomson Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 186	DVD-RAM Puzzled Can anybody explain in simple terms i.e for an idiot what a dvd ram disc is and how is it different from other types.

28-07-2007, 15:12	#8
Mike1606 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 2	Technics SU-VX500 Stereo Amplifier This is a 50watt RMS per channel amp into 8 ohm speakers. There should be no problem with correctly rated speakers. I have one of these amps and the OPerating Instructions if you need to know anything

23-07-2007, 13:02	#2
webbie Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: North Devon Posts: 1,568	DVD-RAM is a rewriteable dvd disk, similar to +RW and -RW, but it will only play back in dvd-ram compatible players unlike +RW and -RW which play back in most dvd players. They do have some benefits over the RW types - they are more robust, and some dvd recorders allow you to do more editing on the ram disks than RW types. I use them to transfer recordings from my dvd-recorder to my pc and they are great for this.

23-07-2007, 13:30	#3
chrisjr Forum Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Reading Posts: 27,916	On my Panasonic recorder DVD RAM disks can also be used to "pause" live TV. In other words you set the machine off recording and can then start playing back from the begining while continuing to record. Handy if you need to take a "comfort break" in the middle of something you really can't bear to miss

23-07-2007, 18:40	#4
Orbitalzone Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Sussex Posts: 12,173	DVDram discs can be re-written to up to 10,000 times I believe.......They really are more durable and much better if only they'd become the dvd recording standard!

23-07-2007, 19:23	#5
KianD Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Dublin Posts: 4,804	And, unlike most of the +/- formats, you can often just pull the MPEG2 straight off the disc - at least my JVC decks write it as such. Most modern PCs can at least read -RAM.

23-07-2007, 19:42	#6
E Thomson Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 186	Thanks to everyone, you see I am looking to buy a dvd recorder to replace my Liteon which broke after 8 months. The Liteon had a hard drive but due to limited space I need a dvd recorder that is no more than 24cm depth. Samsung seem to be the only one which fits the bill. I need this dvd to record cctv, I used to do this on the hard drive of the Liteon but as I cannot seem to find one small enough in size I thought I would go with the Samsung machine with dual layer, you see it is situated in my bedroom and we sometimes record telly or watch a dvd on it. Does anybody else have any suggestions of what to do.

28-07-2007, 14:47	#7
garrick Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: blackpool Posts: 135	The Toshiba RD-85DTSB might cover your needs for HDD' DVD & DVDRAM as wellas Freeview.

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