Hi Scott, I'll try to answer as much of this as I can considering I do this style of backup all the time. I took each of the questions you have and the answers are right beneath. So pardon the length of this gang and please feel free to weigh in if I've missed anything.
1. Can dvd-r discs be used to store mp3 and other compresse media such as WMA? If so, is the process for burning, if that is the correct term, the same as burning a cd? For example, can I copy/paste or send items to the dvd drive on my pc, then perform a standard data burn via Windows Media? Answer: There are two answers here. First, Yes burning is the correct term, and you can save audio files such as MP3's on them just like you would a data CD. As for the second question here. No, you cannot use windows media player to burn DVD'S unless you're running vissta and that's a whole different kettle of fish. You can get a program called deep burner which is a free rom-burning tool for the procedure. Go to http://www.deepburner.com to grab it. It's totally accessible and very screen reader friendly. I use it when I don't feel like using nero. Grins. If you get the program just e-mail me offlist and I will help you with the burning procedure. It's no problem. 2. Once I've gotten the mp3/WMA files onto the dvd-r disc, regardless of the method, can this disc then be played back in most dvd players, including video dvd players folks use in conjunction with their televisions? I realize there will be exceptions, but if there is a general rule/answer to this question, I would love to be enlightened. Also, if I have stored a large number of files, contained in multiple folders on this dvd, will a person using a video dvd player be able to view the names of those folders and their files? Answer: On this one, I'm not totally however, I believe so, DVD rom-players can play just about anything that you stick in them. Audio or video. So that should not be a problem, and a person with sight should be able to see what's on it. If anyone wants to weigh in on this, please do. 3. Amazon is offering a spindle of 100 dvd-r discs made by TDK for $26. Does this seem a good bargain? Answer: It's not a bad deal at all. I may consider buying them from there myself. Thanks for that tip. Hopefully I was able to help. Tony ----- Original Message ----- From: "Scott Blanks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " <Pc-audio@pc-audio.org> Sent: Saturday, November 24, 2007 4:41 AM Subject: understanding Dvd-r discs Hi all, Forgive my ignorance on this topic, but I'm just now considering the purchase of dvd-r discs for some of my storage/personal needs. I realize however, that I know very little about the technology. Here are my questions: 1. Can dvd-r discs be used to store mp3 and other compresse media such as WMA? If so, is the process for burning, if that is the correct term, the same as burning a cd? For example, can I copy/paste or send items to the dvd drive on my pc, then perform a standard data burn via Windows Media? 2. Once I've gotten the mp3/WMA files onto the dvd-r disc, regardless of the method, can this disc then be played back in most dvd players, including video dvd players folks use in conjunction with their televisions? I realize there will be exceptions, but if there is a general rule/answer to this question, I would love to be enlightened. Also, if I have stored a large number of files, contained in multiple folders on this dvd, will a person using a video dvd player be able to view the names of those folders and their files? 3. Amazon is offering a spindle of 100 dvd-r discs made by TDK for $26. Does this seem a good bargain? Thanks all, Scott Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
