Recordable DVD Format

Blank recordable DVDs are available with several different top surface styles. The two most common are the branded top surface and the printable top surface, with the former containing manufacturer information and blank fields where the user can write in information about the contents of the disc. Printable top surfaces facilitate the addition of customized graphics or text, which can be created using a thermal or inkjet printer.

Recordable DVDs also come in two basic formats. The DVD-R format follows the WORM principle of media storage (Write Once, Read Many). It cannot be erased and rerecorded at a later time, though these discs are usually cheaper than their more versatile counterparts.

Blank discs that have an RW suffix in place of the R suffix are rewritable. This means that the user can record information onto the disc, then erase it later and reuse it. DVD-RW technology is very versatile, and has direct applications for the transfer of data from one computer to another. While the per-unit cost of a blank recordable RW disc is generally higher than its write-once counterpart, they can offer excellent cost effectiveness because of their reusability.

Most standard digital video discs are capable of storing 4.7 gigabytes of data, and those with the dual-layer format offer double the standard storage capacity. CD Dimensions Inc. is an online resale company dedicated to offering clients outstanding prices and attentive service. Each commercial client is paired with a dedicated account executive that ensures that each customer's individual needs are met in the most efficient, cost-effective manner possible.