| DVD-R Discs are single write only - this implies that | | | | Manufacturers have developed double-layer discs that |
| once data or video is written on to the disc, it will not | | | | hold approximately twice the capacity of single-layer |
| be possible to erase and re-write the disc. Since | | | | discs. |
| DVD-R technology is becoming more commonplace, | | | | DVD-R discs have to be cared for the same way |
| DVD-R discs are becoming easier to find and | | | | you would all other media that are read by a laser. |
| progressively cheaper. | | | | DVD-R discs have powerful error correction and are |
| There are two types of DVD-R discs: DVD-R for | | | | therefore resistant to minor fingerprints or scratches. It |
| general use and DVD-R for authoring. Most | | | | is advisable that you handle DVD-R discs only at the |
| consumers who have recordable DVD drives use | | | | edges or the hub. Also, DVD-R discs use light-sensitive |
| DVD-R(G) discs. DVD-R(A) discs are typically used on | | | | dyes and are more prone to damage from direct |
| professional burners and are more expensive. The | | | | sunlight and heat sources. |
| two DVD-R discs are not mutually compatible, | | | | Different manufacturers use different colored dyes in |
| meaning that a DVD-R(A) writer will not write to a | | | | the recording layer of DVD-R discs. The color |
| DVD-R(G) disc. However, these discs are readable in | | | | generally has no effect on the quality of the disc. |
| most DVD players and drives. | | | | Some clear and dark blue dyes tend to last longer |
| The capacity of standard single-sided, single-layer | | | | than others. However, more than color, you should pay |
| DVD-R discs is 4.37GB. It is also possible to get a | | | | greater attention to the manufacturer of discs you |
| double-sided, single-layer DVD-R disc with a capacity | | | | choose to purchase. |
| of 8.75GB. However, this requires the user to flip the | | | | DVD-R discs are manufactured by Hitachi, Maxell, |
| disc halfway through the burning process. | | | | Pioneer, Sony, TDK, Verbatim and many others. |