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Using Blank CD, DVD, and BD Media
DVD-writable drives can write to both CD and DVD recording media.
BD-writable drives can write to CD, DVD and BD recording media.
Use blank CD-Rs to record music or permanently store data files. After
creating a CD-R, you cannot write to that CD-R again (see the Sonic
documentation for more information). Use a blank CD-RW if you plan to
erase, rewrite, or update information on that disc later.
Blank DVD+/-R or BD-R media can be used to permanently store large
amounts of information. After you create a DVD+/-R or BD-R, you may not
be able to write to that disc again if the disc is finalized or closed during the
final stage of the disc creation process. Use blank DVD+/-RW or BD-RE
media if you plan to erase, rewrite, or update information on that disc later.
CD-Writable/DVD-ROM Drives
DVD-Writable Drives and Combo Drives
Media Type Read Write Rewritable
CD-R Yes Yes No
CD-R W Yes Yes Ye s
Media Type Read Write Rewritable
CD-R Yes Yes No
CD-R W Yes Yes Ye s
DVD+R Yes Yes No
DVD-R Yes Yes No
DVD+ RW Yes Yes Ye s
DVD- RW Yes Yes Ye s
DVD+R DL Yes Yes No
DVD-R DL Yes No N o
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