2007-01-01 10:27:47 · 9 answers · asked by Hi 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
CD-R stands for Compact Disc wRitable while CD-RW stands for Compact Disc ReWritable. With CD-RW you can erase the data burned on the disc and put on new, different data. CD-R's tend to last longer and are better for archiving data, while CD-RW's are good for making constant small backups or for burning that is only for short-term use (such as transferring files).
2007-01-01 10:30:16 · answer #1 · answered by Brendon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Okay, here's the thing. CD-R (are called CD-Writables[R]) they are usually used for music purposes. However, a CD-RW (ReWritable), is usually used for photos. CD-R are only able to record data once. CD-RW can add data repeatedly until the cd is full. Most people would use CD-RW for photos for this reason, if they want to keep adding photos or exchanging, deleting, etc. CD-R are better for music because you can burn a CD and not have to waste some more money on a CD-RW when you don't have to, because you probably aren't going to have to go back on it. But, this does not mean that you can't use CD-RW for music files or vise versa with CD-R and photos. That's just how most people use the discs. I hope this helped you!
2007-01-01 10:43:54 · answer #2 · answered by bribabygirl5 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The difference is that a CD-R disc is a recordable disc, meaning that you can record media files onto it while a CD-RW disc is a rewritable disc, meaning you can write files onto it, resave file, erase files, and add new files. However, if you finalize either type of disc the media becomes permanent. SO, basically the RW isn't as permanent as the R.
2007-01-01 10:42:01 · answer #3 · answered by SpawnOfSpock 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
Cd- R is a normal which on which data can be 'burnt' only once whereas a CD-RW can be burnt several times.
CD-R basically means compact disk rom whereas
CD-RW means compact disk re writer.
Hope that helps.
Hasnain Mir Mohammed
2007-01-01 10:33:10 · answer #4 · answered by Hasnain Mir Mohammed 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
CD-R is a disk that once you add music or information to it you cant change it. A CD-RW disk is a disk that you can add on and take away files so it's reusable
2007-01-01 10:31:35 · answer #5 · answered by david h 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a cd-r burns only once a cd-rw burns muiltiple times.
2007-01-01 13:12:08 · answer #6 · answered by shaun-s@sbcglobal.net 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
CD-Rs can only be burned to and nothing can be deleted, renamed or altered in any way and RWs can be altered, deleted, and updated.
2007-01-01 10:31:39 · answer #7 · answered by dustinh456 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DVD-R and DVD +R are merely distinctive names for recording formats. some older DVD gamers will in basic terms play DVD-Rs and a few will in basic terms play DVD+Rs. Get one in each and every of each and every and spot how your DVD participant likes them. maximum extra modern-day gamers won't have a topic with the two. ignore your CD Burner, because of the fact it could no longer get admission to the two DVD format, in basic terms CDs.
2016-11-25 20:59:46 · answer #8 · answered by ostos 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cd-r: compact disk recordable cd-rw:re-writeable (in cd-r u can record only once, in RW u can delete and record agiain and again)
2007-01-01 10:37:14 · answer #9 · answered by mikrodimitris 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋