High Capacity DVD

[SeanH]

I need a dvd that can store roughly 6+ gigs of data, that can still be written with a standard dvd writer. Does such a thing exist?

 

[mooK]

It's called a dual layer DVD, they're twice the size of a normal DVD. They're quite a bit more expensive than standard DVDs and write at a slower speed, so I'd imagine it could take about an hour to write one.

 

[SeanH]

Do you know a shop that sells them?

 

[|tera|]

Yes it does, it's called a dual layer dvd, increasing the capacity of a disc from 4.7 to 8.5 gigabytes.

Edit: beat me to it mooK arghh, I was distracted.

 

[|tera|]

You can look at your local pc shop, but this seems okay

http://www.jump.co.za/Products/Product.asp?ProductCode=PR196909


Edit: note you have to have a dual layer capable dvd writer.

 

[SeanH]

Ya thats the problem, i dont want to have to buy a new writer

 

[|tera|]

Ask a friend with a dual layer drive to write it for you, most dvd writers support dual layer, what's your dvd writer name and model?

 

[SeanH]

Gigabyte GO-W0808A

 

[Turbo_Aspiration]

That doesnt look like it supports dual layer. If you dont wanna get a new writer/friend to write it for u, cant you split in onto two discs?