Longevity of DVD Discs vs Blu-ray Discs
Many people choose optical discs for backing up their most important files. DVD discs and Blu-ray discs offer the high capacity needed to archive information such as tax documents, family photos, home movies, as well as business documents and files. But which of these two types of discs offers the greatest longevity: DVDs or Blu-rays?
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DVD and Blu-ray: A Visual Comparison
One of the most important differences between DVDs and Blu-ray discs is the amount of information they can store. We’ve all heard that Blu-ray discs store 5 times more than a DVD-R disc, but what does that really mean? It doesn’t tell you in real terms how much more information the disc will hold. That’s [...]
Blu-ray Production to Hit 2 Billion Discs in 2014
For years, we’ve been writing about how Blu-ray discs are on the rise. Now, a new study released by Futuresource Consulting has the data to prove it. The big surprise is not how much the Blu-ray and home entertainment industries have grown over the past few years, but how much they are expected to grow [...]
What Does It Mean to Finalize a Disc?
When burning a blank CD, DVD, or Blu-ray disc, we always recommend that customers finalize their discs when they are finished recording. But what does it mean to finalize a disc, and how do you go about doing it? Well, today I’m going to tell you.
When you begin burning a disc, the first thing the [...]
Blu-ray Discs For A Buck
It seems like high-definition video cameras are everywhere these days. Gone are the days of lugging around a massive camcorder and a bag full of accessories just to get a great picture. Today, there are cameras from Flip, GoPro, and any number of micro four thirds cameras that will record stunning video in full high-definition [...]
