I would like to know how to avoid having to copy 2 layers DVD to 2 x VCD. Is anybody knows the way to write 2 layers VCD? Thanks in advance JapRipper
The reply is It is DVD-RW. Shall I buy double side DVD? Is an usual DVD drive (RW) can manage double side making? In this case, are the common burning softwares Where can I purchase double side DVD? Thank you boss.
Ok, if you speak about DVD-R/Ws, don't confuse people with VCD terms then. I believe all major DVD-R stores sell double-side discs, but I don't see any benefit from those compared to two discs, other than slightly higher price (than two separate discs), so why bother? And splitting the movie to two discs has been covered in these forums many many times, so use the search, please. (oh, and in case you were totally lost -- hope not -- dual layer and two sides are not the same thing. dual layer blank discs don't exist, other than for authoring use and you need authoring drive for those, costs $xxxx (yup, that's four digits))
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