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zizux
01-18-02, 03:25 PM
do any of you guys know of a DVD-ROM drive that will read DVD-RAM disks?
RainMaQer
01-18-02, 03:42 PM
I think as long as the disc is closed (like with cd-r) any dvd rom will read them. I have a program called Nero Info tool that says mine is capable of reading them.
zizux
01-18-02, 04:08 PM
can I download that program? and the DVD-RAM doesn't get closed like a DVD-R or a DVD-RW it is treated more like a zip drive.
RainMaQer
01-18-02, 04:16 PM
Right here (http://www.cdspeed2000.com/files/NeroInfoTool_100.zip) ... Never used a DVD ram before... didn't know that.
David
01-18-02, 04:22 PM
i think that if DVD RAM uses UDF then any UDF and DVD capable drive can read it.
Bmxpunk86pl
01-18-02, 04:32 PM
dvd-ram discs are like those old 5 1/2 inch disks. Basically its a dvd in a little plastic wrapper so i dont think there are some dvd-roms that will read dvd-ram disks, if any...
xdroorsx
01-18-02, 04:37 PM
i think you're dealing with some pretty non-conventional dvd-ram disks then. the ones on the market right now, meant to be used to the new "dvd burners" that are popping up in mac's and new systems, look basically like cd-r's, and are treated in the same manner. using software, you can burn 'movies' onto dvd-ram that will play in any normal, home dvd player (or computer for that matter).
Bmxpunk86pl
01-18-02, 04:48 PM
No i just think ur talking about DVD-Rs, DVD-RWs. There is a difference between DVD-RAM, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD-R.
David
01-19-02, 10:03 AM
DVDRAms can be treated like hard disks almost, whereas DVD-Rs , DVD-RWs etc have to be fixated when complete.
Sir-Epix
01-19-02, 02:26 PM
Originally posted by zizux
do any of you guys know of a DVD-ROM drive that will read DVD-RAM disks?

a DVD-RAM is like a cartridge, not a disc if i can remember right. You might be thinking of a DVD-RW which is different. All DVD-roms should read DVD-RW's but none will read the DVD-RAM.
zizux
01-19-02, 03:25 PM
Originally posted by Sir-Epix


a DVD-RAM is like a cartridge, not a disc if i can remember right. You might be thinking of a DVD-RW which is different. All DVD-roms should read DVD-RW's but none will read the DVD-RAM.

Right but the non dubble sided ones can be taken out of the cartridge. That is why I was wondering if any DVD-ROMS could read them. Other wise there would be no reason to remove it from the cartrige.