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Most modern DVD writers support dual-layer, but older ones might not. Sign up or log in Sign up using Google. Sign up using Facebook. Sign up using Email and Password. Post as a guest Name. When looking at single and dual-layer DVD media, you will encounter different designations.

The technical difference for the designation refers to the manner in which data is stored. Dual-layer DVDs use both, with the reverse spiral typically on the second layer.

Plus- or minus-RW refers to the ability to erase and re-record data, although these discs are normally not as durable long-term and not recommended for critical data archiving. Single and dual-layer DVDs have another iteration, dual-sided, dual-layer.

Designated DVD, these discs house nearly 16GB of data, good for backing up entire smaller hard drives or placing a movie on one side and special features on another. DVD is another version rarely encountered today, which is dual-sided but having one layer on one side and two layers on the other. DVD is familiar to those possessing some older DVD releases, consisting of a single layer on two sides. This format was widely used to house a widescreen and full-screen movie or special features, each on its own side.



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