What are the different types of DVDs and what is each used for?

Answer by  velu (11)

There are multiple formats for DVD media such as DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, and DVD+R. Each format has advantages depending on your needs. When purchasing DVD media, ensure that the DVD rewriteable drive and the DVD software support the format being used.

Answer by  tikyoramirez (13)

The types of DVD are DVD+R/-R, DVD DL,DVD-RW/-RW, DVD DL(Dual layer) and HD DVD(High Definition). The DVD writable and re-writable disc has to kind of disc which is Region 5 and Region 9. This types has the capacity of 4.7 GB for Region 5 DVD disc, 8.5 GB for region 9 DVD disc and 15 GB for HD DVD disc.

Answer by  Keato (5)

Generally speaking, there are 2 types of DVDs. 1. Store bought DVDs that have content like movies or games, which are read only. 2. Empty DVDs.

Answer by  cvrsbusy (53)

DVD-R - Writable DVD for datas. DVD-RW - Rewritable for certain cycles. DVD-RAM - company made or not writable and rewritable. 12cm diameter single-side, Homogeneous Double-sided. 8cm - MiniDVD.