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Hi, I have a DVD/CDR-W combo drive on my computer. Can I copy DVD's with this drive or do I need a DVD-R drive?
Your help would be greatly appreciated!
Hi Cathy, You can, given the right software, and given that you can accept lower quality and the film split over 2 or 3 disks, copy a DVD to Video CDs. This is however a slow process, and leads to 2 disks for video CD or 3 disks for Super VideoCD, moreover, both formats are inferior to DVD. Since you can now buy a DVD-RW, 16x,dual-layer with DVD-Ram as well for under £25, there would seem to be little point in restricting your self to VideoCD.
Regards
Roy
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| Comment | Thank you so much for your prompt reply! Alas, it was as I suspected and I need to purchase a DVD-R BUT Christmas is coming, right? | ||
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