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2.3 Can CD-R writers create DVDs?

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This article is from the DVD Formats FAQ, by jtfrog@usa.net (Jim Taylor) with numerous contributions by others.

2.3 Can CD-R writers create DVDs?

No. DVD uses a smaller wavelength of laser to allow smaller pits in tracks
that are closer together. The DVD laser must also focus more tightly and at
a different level. In fact, a disc made on a current CD-R writer may not be
readable by a DVD-ROM drive (see 2.4.3). It's unlikely there will be
"upgrades" to convert CD-R drives to DVD-R, since this would probably cost
more than purchasing a new DVD-R drive.

 

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