Posted by J Brockley on 05/03/06 08:12

"Bob" <spam@uce.gov> wrote in message
news:4457861c.110332906@news-server.houston.rr.com...
> On Tue, 2 May 2006 20:57:46 +1200, "J Brockley"
> <jbrockley@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>>> What is it about DVD-R/+R that requires a certain speed to burn? In
>>> other
>>> words, why are they rated at different burn speeds?
>
>>Likely a function of dye composition and the ability the laser to do an
>>adequate burn it at speed.
>
> An important consideration is longevity. You may be able to get a fast
> burn to read today, but what about 6 months from now.
>
>
Yep one of the reasons not burn a faster speed than the rated speed and the
main reason I don't bother looking for the cheapest possible media.

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