Re: DVD


"Gordon MacPherson" <gordon.macpherson@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Hi,
I have a new computer with a DVD writer. As I have used CDs till now can
you advise:
1. Are there any disavantages to using DVD for archiving JPEGs?

Not that I know of - I've been doing it for a while now.

It may take a while for 4.7 Gig of pictures to build up though - I keep
separate copies on two separate hard drives while they build up - That won't
stop them being lost if the PC is nicked though.

You might be best to keep a +R or -R disc open or use a +RW or -RW version
that can be reformatted and used again and again before doing a final burn
onto a cheaper +R or -R.

Also - never trust your data to one Disc - I always burn two DVD's and keep
them separate.

I also keep as many pictures as I can live on a big drive on my PC for easy
access after they have been burnt to DVD.

2. Are there any "best buys" for DVD discs?

Cheap and chearfull or Expensive and reliable - how valuable are your
pictures ?

You can get good discs on spindles a lot cheaper on the internet than iffy
discs at the supermarket.

Ritek are a good mid-range brand - But Verbatims may be worth a few extra
pence.

If you're in the UK then http://svp.co.uk/index.php offer a great service
including excellent info on all the discs they sell.

3. What are DVD-plus and DVD-minus disks?

Different competing formats - like VHS and Betamax ! - With the advantage
that most modern PC writers will happily write to both.

And then there's dual layer to consider ! - That's double capacity by
storing data on two layers on a single disc.

4. TV - Will DVD players that play JPEGs from CDs also play them from DVs?

Depends on DVD player - I use a YAMADA DVX-6700 which isn't expensive (£ 50)
and has worked reliably for over a year now - It plays everything including
downloaded movies !

It allows you to browse directories on the DVD and then auto plays the
images inside or lets you pick.

Best to keep the directory names short as the browser truncates long folder
and file names and you might have a problem pcikign the correct folder.

5. Any other tips?

You already have a burner - otherwise I would recommend spending a bit extra
on a Plextor model. I've got through a lot of burners, even the likes of
Pioneer only seem to last just over a Year - I'm hoping my new Plextor DVD
writer will be as reliable as my Plextor CD Writer has been.

All the best

Mark.


Thanks,

Gordon



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