DVD-RAM is a re-recordable/erasable format. It has a single side capacity of 4.7 GB, and can be re-written about 100,000 times. DVD-RAM is the format of choice for such manufacturers as Hitachi, Toshiba & Panasonic. It is playable in some DVD computer drives and consumer players.

DVD-RW is also a re-recordable /erasable format. It was developed by Pioneer and is playable in many DVD computer drives and consumer players. It has a capacity of 4.7 GB and can be re-written over 1,000 times.

DVD+RW is another re-recordable/erasable DVD format. It has a capacity of 4.7 GB and can be re-written over 1,000 times. It is currently available and is supported by HP, Phillips, Ricoh and others, and is playable in many DVD computer drives and consumer players.

Last update: 07:51 PM Monday, February 27, 2006