2007-05-11 08:53:46 · 5 answers · asked by Sat1 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
The only difference is that the drive can read dvd-ram discs, which hardly anyone uses anyway.
2007-05-11 09:15:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
A DVD ROM is designed to be read only. This means that once the data has been encoded, the disc is in a fixed state and cannot be changed. This makes it highly suitable for storing data which would not need to be overwritten or changed, as is the case with a film. In addition, a DVD ROM is readable in almost any type of machine, from a computer to a conventional DVD player. This means that the disc is more widely accessible for users.
The data on a DVD RAM can be rewritten numerous times over the period of its life, and for this reason the discs are favored for data storage. Typically, a DVD RAM is housed in a protective cartridge, due to the higher cost of the disc. Some systems have difficulty reading DVD RAMs, but support for them is almost universal on computer systems made after 2000.
2007-05-11 11:29:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A DVD RAM drive is one that can access DVD RAM disks which are commonly only used in Camcorders. A DVD-ROM drive is a read only drive and normally wouldn't support DVD RAM disks.
The only drive I've ever seen that said DVD RAM on it was also a DVD-RW +R/-R which means that it could also write to DVD+R and DVD-R format disks - a so called "super drive". These are really great because you can also write to any CD format and now they are commonly available for around $40. Check at Newegg.com - I prefer the NEC brand.
Good Luck
2007-05-11 11:13:48 · answer #3 · answered by TahoeT 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi Jeff - the respond is probably. it is obtainable that the working gadget sees that undesirable DVD tension and is giving it some style of inordinate interest source-clever. Why no longer replace it? DVD author drives are low-fee and its an ordinary installation technique. there are various YOUTUBES to prepare you precisely what to do in case you're unsure. i could examine Newegg and purchase a clean one. Watch a pair of YOUTUBES to get the assumption and in basic terms replace it. Open your pc first and become attentive to no count in case you have an IDE tension or a SATA tension. An IDE tension could nicely be pointed out by potential of its 40 pin flat gray or black ribbon cable. Sata drives have not got this ribbon. I guess you could replace the broken tension for variety of $20.
2016-11-27 19:19:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
DVDrom
2007-05-11 09:01:53 · answer #5 · answered by coded62 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋