Posted by P Pron on 10/31/05 12:07

Ed wrote:
| Wilkinsons are selling 25 Maxell DVD-R for �9.99 and you get one free
| so that's 50 for a tenner. Whereas they are doing 5 for �4.99 in dvd
| boxes (also get one free).
|
| But I am confused - the ones in cases say 120 minutes, so are
| obviously designed for dvd recorders, but if I use the ones on the
| spindle and then try to finalise to dvd-video to give to relatives, am
| I restricted to 120 minutes, or can one recorded for 4 or even 8 hours
| be finalised?

The "120 minute" designation simply means that that's the capacity at
standard resolution. It's a guide - like the 180 on a VHS tape, which you
could double by recording in LP mode. There's no reason why you shouldn't
use different recording qualities to fit more onto the disc - but not 8
hours, unless you run an eye hospital and are trying to drum up business for
laser surgery!!! :)

paul

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