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Hayashi · 11-26-2003, 09:14 AM

I see the following acronyms in computer adverts, but could someone explain the significance?

CD-R
CD-RW

DVD-R
DVD+R
DVD-RW
DVD+RW

I also see something like "48X/24X/48X/16X" when describing speed of CD/DVD players. How do I interprete this?

Thanks.

11-26-2003, 09:14 AM	#1
Hayashi Silver Dragon Join Date: March 25, 2001 Location: The Lion City Age: 62 Posts: 1,699	I see the following acronyms in computer adverts, but could someone explain the significance? CD-R CD-RW DVD-R DVD+R DVD-RW DVD+RW I also see something like "48X/24X/48X/16X" when describing speed of CD/DVD players. How do I interprete this? Thanks. __________________ I visit IW occasionally...