DVD-RAM Idaho

Here you will find background information on the DVD-RAM. From its origin to the importance it holds for today's computers and where in Idaho you can purchase them.


1 . Local Companies

Logical Systems Inc
(208) 321-2626
1533 N Milwaukee St
Boise, ID
Boise Computer Center Inc
(208) 322-4991
8249 W Overland Rd Ste 130
Boise, ID
Northwind Computers Inc
(208) 424-0125
902 W Hays St
Boise, ID
Ateam3 Solutions
208-930-4531
1318 N. 2nd St
Coeur d'Alene, ID
Cybersprockets
208-407-0080
1121 N Cole Rd
Boise, ID
Protronics
(208) 343-8811
5105 Overland Road
Boise, ID
Best Buy
(208) 658-9670
8363 W Franklin Rd
Boise, ID
Basic Computer Center
(208) 345-3811
418 N Orchard St
Boise, ID
Seek PC Repair
208-398-9890
828 S Washington Ave
Emmett, ID
Computer Central
(208) 938-6300
10529 W. Overland Rd.
Boise, ID

2 . DVD-RAM - Info

DVD-RAM - Info DVD-RAM (DVD–Random Access Memory) is a disc specification presented in 1996 by the DVD Forum, which specifies rewritable DVD-RAM media and the appropriate DVD writers. DVD-RAM media have been used in computers as well as camcorders and personal video recorders since 1998.

3 . Basics

The term DVD-RAM is a misnomer based on the false assumption that RAM means "read-and-write memory"; the opposite of ROM (Read-Only Memory). However, RAM stands for Random Access Memory (computer chips) and DVDs cannot inherently use the random access method.

Compared with other writeable DVDs, DVD-RAM is more closely related to hard disk technology, as it has concentric tracks instead of one long spiral track. Unlike the competing formats DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW and DVD-RW, special DVD burning software is not required to write or read DVD-RAMs on a computer. DVD-RAMs can be accessed like a usual floppy disk or hard drive.

Microsoft Windows XP supports DVD-RAM operation directly, while earlier versions of Windows require device drivers or the program InCD. The optical drives in Apple Macintosh computers do not support DVD-RAM operation, but a third party DVD-RAM-compatible drive can be connected and used with software such as DVD Studio Pro.

A DVD format wherein DVD-RAM discs can be recorded and erased repeatedly but are only compatible with devices manufactured by the companies that support the DVD-RAM format. DVD-RAM discs are typically housed in cartridges.

4 . Specifications

The specification distinguishes between

DVD-RAM 1.0
Single-sided, one layer discs with a capacity of 2.58 GB
Double-sided one layer discs with a capacity of 5.16 GB

DVD-RAM 2.0
Single-sided, one layer discs with a capacity of 4.7 GB
Double-sided one layer discs with a capacity of 9.4 GB

Physically smaller DVD-RAM discs also exist with a capacity of 1.46 GB, but they are uncommon. DVD-RAMs were originally solely sold in cartridges; recent DVD recorders however also work with no-cartridge discs – some devices even do not support cartridges anymore. A cartridge disc is about 50% more expensive than a disc without cartridge.

5 . Featured Local Company

Logical Systems Inc

(208) 321-2626
1533 N Milwaukee St
Boise, ID

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