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1986 JIFFY POP PROMO DISC MIKE SCHMIDT PSA 8 1 HIGHER
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1986 JIFFY POP PROMO DISC REGGIE JACKSON PSA 8 POP 1!!
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DISNEY PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN BLUE RAY DISC PROMO PIN
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RARE STIFF-Lene Lovich 80 US PROMO 7
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OZZY OSBOURNE MR.CROWLEY LIVE PROMO PICTURE DISC
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FASTWAY EASY LIVING PROMO PICTURE DISC
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MOTLEY CRUE HELTER SKELTER PROMO PICTURE DISC
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Damn Yankees Picture Disc Promo CD Ted Nugent Styx
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Big Daddy Weave CD - Beginnings - 2003 Rare Promo Disc
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LENNY KRAVITZ
LENNY KRAVITZ "Lenny" Interview Disc promo cd 2001
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ELVIS PRESLEY 12 JAPAN EP 7
ELVIS PRESLEY 12 JAPAN EP 7" incl 3 PROMO disc CP-1096
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WALT DISNEY'S BOLT SNEAK PEEK BONUS DISC DVD PROMO
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The Black Keys Your Touch Radio Promo CD Rare disc
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Jack Johnson Flake Bubble Toes picture Disc Promo CD
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MADONNA LIMITED JUMP Picture Disc MINT & PROMO STICKER!
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The Bourne Identity (HD DVD, 2007) Promo Disc
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Whitesnake-Good to Be Bad Promo Only CD Disc 1
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Barenaked Ladies Disc One CD Promo Poster Flat 2001 Barenaked Ladies Disc One CD Promo Poster Flat 2001

Original promotional CD poster flat for the Barenaked Ladies album Disc One 1991-2001. 12 x 12 on card stock.

Good Evening New York City: Deluxe Edition (2 CD & 2 DVD) Good Evening New York City: Deluxe Edition (2 CD & 2 DVD)
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The deluxe edition includes two CDs and two DVDs featuring the complete concert plus exclusive footage on the bonus DVD. The bonus DVD includes Paul's performance on the Late Night with David Letterman, plus additional features. Track listing: 2 CD & DVD (All Regions) 1. Intro 2. Drive My Car 3. Jet 4. Only Mama Knows 5. Flaming Pie 6. Got To Get You Into My Life 7. Let Me Roll It 8. Highway 9. The Long And Winding Road 10. My Love 11. Blackbird 12. Here Today 13. Dance Tonight 14. Calico Skies 15. Mrs Vandebilt 16. Eleanor Rigby 17. Sing The Changes 18. Band On The Run 19. Back In The USSR 20. I'm Down 21. Something 22. I've Got A Feeling 23. Paperback Writer 24. A Day In The Life / Give Peace A Chance 25. Let It Be 26. Live And Let Die 27. Hey Jude 28. Day Tripper 29. Lady Madonna 30. I Saw Her Standing There 31. Yesterday 32. Helter Skelter 33. Get Back 34. Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band / The End

Snakes for the Divine (Special Edition with 3 Bonus Tracks) Snakes for the Divine (Special Edition with 3 Bonus Tracks)
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Special edition includes 3 bonus tracks! Track listing: 1. Snakes For The Divine 2. Frost Hammer 3. Bastard Samurai 4. Ghost Neck 5. The Path 6. Fire Flood & Plague 7. How Dark We Pray 8. Holy Flames Of The Firespitter Bonus tracks 9. Mystery Of Helm 10. Eyes And Teeth (live) 11. Cometh Down Hessian (live)

Direct to Disc Recording: Erich Leinsdorf: Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra: Prokofiev: Excerpts from the Ballet: Romeo and Juliet: Complete Un-Edited Performance: Sheffield Lab LP: (1978) Direct to Disc Recording: Erich Leinsdorf: Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra: Prokofiev: Excerpts from the Ballet: Romeo and Juliet: Complete Un-Edited Performance: Sheffield Lab LP: (1978)
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VINYL LP!!!....NOT A CD....Direct to Disc Limited Edition.......INTRODUCTION------JULIET AND YOUNG GIRL------MASQUES------DANCE OF THE NIGHTS------GAVOTTE-----ROMEO RESOLVES TO AVENGE MERCUTIO'S DEATH-------FINALE--------ACT 3(intro)-------INTERLUDE------AGAIN AT JULIET'S HOME------DANCE OF THE MAIDENS WITH LILIES-------JULIET'S FUNERAL-----DEATH OF JULIET

The Wizard of Oz [Blu-ray] The Wizard of Oz [Blu-ray]
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Review When it was released during Hollywood's golden year of 1939, The Wizard of Oz didn't start out as the perennial classic it has since become. The film did respectable business, but it wasn't until its debut on television that this family favorite saw its popularity soar. Young Dorothy Gale (Judy Garland), her dog, Toto, and her three companions on the yellow brick road to Oz--the Tin Man (Jack Haley), the Cowardly Lion (Bert Lahr), and the Scarecrow (Ray Bolger)--have become pop-culture icons and central figures in the legacy of fantasy for children. As the Wicked Witch who covets Dorothy's enchanted ruby slippers, Margaret Hamilton has had the singular honor of scaring the wits out of children for more than six decades. The film's still as fresh, frightening, and funny as it was when first released. It may take some liberal detours from the original story by L. Frank Baum, but it's loyal to the Baum legacy while charting its own course as a spectacular film. Shot in glorious Technicolor, befitting its dynamic production design (Munchkinland alone is a psychedelic explosion of color and decor), The Wizard of Oz may not appeal to every taste as the years go by, but it's required viewing for kids of all ages. --Jeff Shannon Special Features - Commentary by Historian John Fricke - Sing-Along Feature - Archival, Making-of and Retrospective Featurettes - Outtakes and Deleted Scenes - Photo galleries - Audio jukebox of over 6 hours of recording sessions, radio shows and promos - Documentary: Victor Fleming: Master Craftsman - TV Movie Special The Dreamer of Oz - All-new Munchkins Tribute Featurette - 7 Short-Subject/Feature-Film Screen Visualizations of Oz! - MGM: When The Lion Roars 6-hour Award-Winning Studio Chronicle

When it was released during Hollywood's golden year of 1939, The Wizard of Oz didn't start out as the perennial classic it has since become. The film did respectable business, but it wasn't until its debut on television that this family favorite saw its popularity soar. And while Oz's TV broadcasts are now controlled by media mogul Ted Turner (who owns the rights), the advent of home video has made this lively musical a mainstay in the staple diet of great American films. Young Dorothy Gale (Judy Garland), her dog, Toto, and her three companions on the yellow brick road to Oz--the Tin Man (Jack Haley), the Cowardly Lion (Bert Lahr), and the Scarecrow (Ray Bolger)--have become pop-culture icons and central figures in the legacy of fantasy for children. As the Wicked Witch who covets Dorothy's enchanted ruby slippers, Margaret Hamilton has had the singular honor of scaring the wits out of children for more than six decades. The film's still as fresh, frightening, and funny as it was when first released. It may take some liberal detours from the original story by L. Frank Baum, but it's loyal to the Baum legacy while charting its own course as a spectacular film. Shot in glorious Technicolor, befitting its dynamic production design (Munchkinland alone is a psychedelic explosion of color and decor), The Wizard of Oz may not appeal to every taste as the years go by, but it's required viewing for kids of all ages. --Jeff Shannon DVD features The Wizard of Oz DVD released in 1999 was loaded with extra features, but it's now safe to throw away that version in all its cardboard-package glory in favor of this new two-disc edition. First things first: All the bonus material from the earlier disc is there (with one small exception). That includes the Angela Lansbury-hosted documentary The Making of a Movie Classic; the outtakes and deleted scenes, including Judy Garland's "Over the Rainbow" reprise and the home-movie recording of "The Jitterbug"; the sketches and stills and composer Harold Arlen's home movies; the audio underscores and radio programs; the 1979 interviews with Margaret Hamilton, Ray Bolger, and Jack Haley; and other items too numerous to mention. (Some text introductions to the features have been replaced by narration by Lansbury, for whatever reason.) Brand-new to the 2005 edition is a sharp restoration using Warner's Ultra Resolution process and an accompanying featurette on how it's done. The technicians also discuss how the sound was remixed, though that would have been more effective had it included surround-sound demonstrations (the featurette is in 2.0). Other features on the new set include a commentary track by critic John Fricke supplemented by vintage cast interviews (he offers a lot of trivia, and debunks the myth that Shirley Temple was ever close to getting the Dorothy role); profiles of nine cast members and clips of other movies they appeared in (including Toto); a lightly animated 10-minute storybook again narrated by Lansbury; 2001 and 2005 behind-the-scenes featurettes; and a 1950 Lux Radio Theater broadcast. Oh, and if you were still wondering about the missing material mentioned above--the 1999 disc included one-minute excerpts of three early treatments of The Wizard of Oz. Those excerpts are not included in the two-disc special edition, but the third disc of the three-disc collector's edition includes the complete versions of those treatments and more. --David Horiuchi

Classic Chevrolet Advertisements DVD: 1953 1955 1956 1960 Chevy Automobile Promos & Ads Including The 1960 Chevy Corvair & The '53 '55 '56 Chevy Bel Air ~ Disc II of III: Chevrolet Durability Ads - 110 Minutes Classic Chevrolet Advertisements DVD: 1953 1955 1956 1960 Chevy Automobile Promos & Ads Including The 1960 Chevy Corvair & The '53 '55 '56 Chevy Bel Air ~ Disc II of III: Chevrolet Durability Ads - 110 Minutes
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This collection contains 13 Chevy Automobile Promos from the 1930s to the 1960s. The focus of these promos is to promote the durability and reliability of Chevy's. Table Of Contents: 13 Chevrolet Leader News Promos From 1935-1960 - 110 Minutes ~ Actual Car Models Shown In The Chevy Promo Disc II Collection: 1935 Chevy Four Door 1937 Chevy Pickup Truck 1953 Chevy Bel Air 1953 Chevy Bel Air Wagon 1955 Chevy 210 Four Door Sedan 1955 Chevy Bel Air Hardtop (w/o top on) 1956 Chevy Bel Air 1960 Chevy Corvair

Classic Chevrolet Advertisements DVD: 1950 1951 1955 1966 Chevy Automobile Promos & Ads Including The '50 '51 Chevy Deluxe, '66 Chevy Chevelle, & '55 Chevy 210 ~ Disc III of III: Chevrolet & Corporate Citizenship - 120 Minutes Classic Chevrolet Advertisements DVD: 1950 1951 1955 1966 Chevy Automobile Promos & Ads Including The '50 '51 Chevy Deluxe, '66 Chevy Chevelle, & '55 Chevy 210 ~ Disc III of III: Chevrolet & Corporate Citizenship - 120 Minutes
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This collection contains 9 Chevy Automobile Promos from the 1930s to the 1950s. The focus of these promos is on Chevrolet's impact on American culture and society. Table Of Contents: 9 Chevrolet Leader News Promos From 1930 - 1966 - 120 Minutes Actual Car Models Shown In The Chevy Promo Disc Two Collection: 1950 Chevy Deluxe 1951 Chevy Deluxe 1953 Chevy Pickup Truck 1955 Chevy Bel Air Nomad Station Wagon 1955 Chevy 210 Sedan 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle 1966 Oldsmobile 442 1966 Ford GTO

Promo Bravo DVD Disc Publisherincludes 100 Free Discs - Mac Promo Bravo DVD Disc Publisherincludes 100 Free Discs - Mac

Bravo is the world's first automated DVD disc publishing system that can truly be called innovative. It combines automatic, robotic-based DVD duplication along with full-color, 2400 dpi disc printing - all in one compact, desktop unit. Whether you're duplicating audio, video, data, software, photos or any other digital information, you'll quickly discover that Bravo makes the job quick and easy. It delivers unmatched performance and versatility at a new, breakthrough price. Up to 25 discs per job (50 discs with Kiosk Mode) are automatically produced - hands-free and totally unattended!Bravo incorporates the latest high-resolution inkjet printing technology. You'll be able to produce stunning graphics, photos and text with incredible, photo-realistic 2400 dpi print resolution. Using inexpensive and readily available printable-surface media, Bravo prints directly onto the surface of discs. This makes labeling faster, more professional looking, and helps to protect your valuable data.Bravo was designed from the start to produce not only standard 120mm CDs and DVDs, but also several of the most popular business card shaped and mini-CD formats (an optional adapter kit is required).Bravo comes standard with 25 disc capacity, but with the Kiosk Mode you can copy and print up to 50 discs per job! For 50 disc capacity, simply load the input and output bins with blank discs. Finished discs will slide out the front of the unit. Kiosk Mode is available for Bravo PC models only. With Bravo, you're getting exactly the same disc burning and printing technology used by professional service bureaus - but at a fraction of the cost. Finally, there's a reliable, easy-to-use disc publishing system that virtually any company or organization can easily cost-justify!

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HP XW4400 PROMO,WINXP,1.80GHZ,1GB WS INCLUDES CORE 2 DUO E4300 1.80 2MB/800 CPU

Promo Bravo DVD Disc Publisherincludes 100 Free Discs - Pc Promo Bravo DVD Disc Publisherincludes 100 Free Discs - Pc

Bravo is the world's first automated DVD disc publishing system that can truly be called innovative. It combines automatic, robotic-based DVD duplication along with full-color, 2400 dpi disc printing - all in one compact, desktop unit. Whether you're duplicating audio, video, data, software, photos or any other digital information, you'll quickly discover that Bravo makes the job quick and easy. It delivers unmatched performance and versatility at a new, breakthrough price. Up to 25 discs per job (50 discs with Kiosk Mode) are automatically produced - hands-free and totally unattended!Bravo incorporates the latest high-resolution inkjet printing technology. You'll be able to produce stunning graphics, photos and text with incredible, photo-realistic 2400 dpi print resolution. Using inexpensive and readily available printable-surface media, Bravo prints directly onto the surface of discs. This makes labeling faster, more professional looking, and helps to protect your valuable data.Bravo was designed from the start to produce not only standard 120mm CDs and DVDs, but also several of the most popular business card shaped and mini-CD formats (an optional adapter kit is required).Bravo comes standard with 25 disc capacity, but with the Kiosk Mode you can copy and print up to 50 discs per job! For 50 disc capacity, simply load the input and output bins with blank discs. Finished discs will slide out the front of the unit. Kiosk Mode is available for Bravo PC models only. With Bravo, you're getting exactly the same disc burning and printing technology used by professional service bureaus - but at a fraction of the cost. Finally, there's a reliable, easy-to-use disc publishing system that virtually any company or organization can easily cost-justify!

Nintendo Catalog with DVD Nintendo Catalog with DVD
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Promo Bravo Autoprinter Discpublsiher with 100 Free Discs Pc & Mac Promo Bravo Autoprinter Discpublsiher with 100 Free Discs Pc & Mac

The Bravo AutoPrinter is the world's first automated CD/DVD printing system that can truly be called innovative. It combines automatic, robotic-based CD or DVD printing along with full-color, 2400 dpi disc printing - all in one compact, desktop unit. Whether you're printing complex graphics or simple text, you'll quickly discover that Bravo makes the job quick and easy. It delivers unmatched performance and versatility at a new, breakthrough price.Developed by industry leader Primera Technology, Bravo combines automated, robotic disc transportation with full-color printing in a compact, "all-in-one" desktop unit. Up to 25 discs per job (50 discs with Kiosk Mode) are automatically printed - hands-free and totally unattended!If you only need print capability, the new Bravo AutoPrinter is the perfect companion to your CD/DVD tower duplicator! The Bravo AutoPrinter makes it fast and easy to automatically print discs produced on the tower duplicator you may already own. With the Bravo Auto-Printer, you'll get gorgeous, full-color CDs and DVDs printed "hands-free" at up to 2400 dpi - at a price that's less than most other manual disc printers!Bravo incorporates the latest high-resolution inkjet printing technology. You'll be able to produce stunning graphics, photos and text with incredible, photo-realistic 2400 dpi print resolution. Using inexpensive and readily available printable-surface media, Bravo prints directly onto the surface of discs. This makes labeling faster, more professional looking, and helps to protect your valuable data.Bravo was designed from the start to produce not only standard 120mm CDs and DVDs, but also several of the most popular business card shaped and mini-CD formats (an optional adapter kit is required).

Ice Age 3 Dawn Of The Dinosaurs Large Plush - SID w/Promo Disc Ice Age 3 Dawn Of The Dinosaurs Large Plush - SID w/Promo Disc
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Made for the Ice Age 3 Dawn of the Dinosaurs movie, this plush Sid stands 12 inches tall. The box includes Bonus Promotional Disc with Mini-Game, an Exclusive Cheat Code, The Movie Trailer , 3 Wallpapers, and 2 Screenshots. For ages 3 and up.

Ice Age 3 Dawn Of The Dinosaurs 12 Ice Age 3 Dawn Of The Dinosaurs 12" Plush - Buck w/Promo Disc
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Ice Age 3 Dawn Of The Dinosaurs Large Plush - Buck w/Promo Disc

Goldmine Promo Record & Cd Price Guide Goldmine Promo Record & Cd Price Guide
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Over 10,000 total individual promotional 45s, 78s, LPs, LLPs, EPs, 12-inch singles and sleeves and covers from 1950 to 1997 are listed. 1,100 photos.


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3 Types of Data Storage Media:- A Guide to Selecting Media for Storing & Backing up Computer Data

Data, or information stored on your computer, can either be held on fixed disk drives inside the computer or on removable media such as CD's that can be inserted and removed. Removable media can be used to transfer files between computers or to backup the data already existing on fixed disk drives. There are three types of removable media: Magnetic, Optical and Flash.

Magnetic Storage

Magnetic Storage: Hard disks, floppy disks and digital audiotape are examples of Magnetic storage. They operate through a read/write head, which creates and reads magnetic impressions on the disk.

The downside…

• The magnetic impression only lasts for around five years
• The capacity of most removable magnetic disks is too low for many types of files

Optical storage

Optical Storage holds information in digital form that is written and read by a laser. All CD and DVD devices are examples of this.

The upside…

• Increased capacity: one Optical disc can store the same amount of data as over 500 diskettes
• Durability: they last up to seven times as long as Magnetic forms of storage

Flash Memory (Solid-State Removable Storage)

Solid-state memory (or Flash memory) is a high-performance plug-and-play storage device that contains no moving parts. It is found in digital cameras, video game consoles and digital audio players. You can use it in the form of USB Flash Drives to transfer or backup data. Flash memory is small, light and fast.

Backup

Backup is the copying of files onto portable media so that if your computer crashes, data won’t be lost in oblivion. Backup is usually routine in large businesses but is often neglected by individual users. Some suggest backing up data files and duplicating your hard drive weekly. It takes around 45 minutes to backup a 500-megabyte hard disk.

There are two options- Local or Internet backup. The following is a list of Local backup options. Most of these also double as devices used to transfer data between computers.
• Diskettes
• Zip Drives
• CD's
• DVD's
• Flash Drive

Internet Backup

Another backup option is sending your files to an Internet site for safekeeping. If your computer crashes you can simply download them from the site. Here are a few examples of such sites:

Backup Defender- www.backupdefender.co.nz
My Backup- www.mybackup.co.nz

N.B. The author does not recommend or endorse any of the above service providers.

Diskettes and Zip Drives

Diskette

A Diskette is a 3.5-inch removable magnetic disk. The older version, the floppy disk, is 5.25 inches square and flexible. Copying to a diskette is quick and economical.

Ideal for…

• Those who use their PC for personal finance - the diskette enables you to retrieve checkbook balances etc.
• Projects that need to be continuously backed up such as a film script, as it is a cheap alternative.

Not so good for…

• Some newer computer and laptop models that do not have a diskette or floppy drive installed.
• Large amounts of data as diskettes don’t have a great storage capacity

Zip Drives

A Zip drive is a small, square shaped magnetic disk that is ideal for backing up your PC. The 100-megabyte size holds the equivalent of 70 floppy diskettes. They also come in a 250-megabyte size

Ideal for…

• Duplicating your entire disc drive
• Archiving
• Storing graphic images or other large files
• Transferring large files
• Keeping certain data separate from files on your hard disk

The downside…

• They seem to be a fleeting technology - most computers do not have a Zip Disc drive installed and opinion varies on how long they will be around for.

Compact Disks

There are different standards of CD's that have different capabilities. Just to confuse us they are recognized by seemingly similar acronyms; CD-R, CD-RW, CD+RW, DDCD and E-CD.

CD-R

CD-R (Compact Disc - Recordable) is a CD that can be recorded to only once. It usually holds 74 minutes of audio or 650 MB of data, although newer versions hold up to 80 minutes of audio (700 MB of data). If your PC has CD burning software and a compatible CD-R or CD-RW drive, the CD-R can be used in the same way as a diskette. However unlike a diskette it cannot be deleted or overwritten. Look out for CD-Rs that have an additional protective layer which make them less susceptible to damage caused through scratching.
Ideal for…

• Making music CD's
• Storing photos
• Storing permanent data

Not so good for…

• Transferring files as they can only be used once

CD-RW/CD+RW

A CD-RW (Compact Disc Rewritable) and CD+RW can be recorded onto as many times as desired. Data can be overwritten and erased. Other than this, the CD-RW is identical to the CD-R. If it wasn't for their finite durability CD-RW’s and CD+RW’s could be reused endlessly.

Ideal for…

• Transferring files
• Holding temporary data

Not so good for…

• Holding important permanent files-in case they are accidentally deleted

Double Density CD (DDCD)
This disc has a much greater storage capacity than an average CD-R or CD-RW.

Ideal for…
• Backing up
• Storing archival data

Enhanced CD
Enhanced CD (E-CD) is an audio CD with CD-ROM data added. CD-ROM data is added in the space not taken by audio. Recording artists can use this to include videos, lyrics, interviews or promo material. The E-CD can be played on a CD player but to view additional material you need access to a multimedia-capable device, such as a CD-i player, DVD-ROM, or CD-ROM drive.

Bridge Disks
A CD-Bridge disc holds extra information on a CD-ROM XA track. The disc can be played on either a CD-i player attached to a television, or a CD-ROM XA drive attached to a computer. Software such as Photo or a Karaoke CD player can provide lots of fun with the Bridge Disk.

DVD (Digital Versatile Disk): More than movies

Although DVD's have become more associated with video, they can also hold audio and computer data; hence their name Digital Versatile Disk. Like the CD, a DVD is a 120-mm by 1.2mm thick disk. However the DVD has more tracks than a CD so holds far more data. CD's have an unvarying storage capacity of 750MB, whereas DVD's store up to 17GB.

A range of acronyms is also used to distinguish between the different types and capabilities of DVD's available. These include DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW and DVD-Audio.
DVD-ROM

DVD-ROM (Digital Versatile Disc - Read Only Memory) is similar to a movie DVD, but is designed for computers. The DVD-ROM stores data in the same way that the CD-ROM does and is used in the DVD-ROM drive of your PC.

The upside…

• Larger storage space – hold more data than a CD
• Can be filled with nearly everything; video, music or computer specific data
• A base speed of 1.32 megabytes/sec

The downside…

• Many older computers do not have a DVD-Rom drive installed
• Can be recorded on only once

DVD-Audio

DVD-Audio (DVD-A) is designed for audio data and high-quality music. Its storage capacity is seven times that of a CD and provides at least twice the sound quality. Like the Enhanced CD, DVD-A can contain other data, providing the listener with extra information such as lyrics or images. DVD-A is predicted by many to replace the standard audio CD in the music industry.

DVD-R

Like the CD-R, the DVD-R (Digital Versatile Disc-Recordable) can be recorded on once.

The upside…

• A DVD-R can contain an assortment of information; video, text, audio and computer data

• A DVD-R can be played on your normal DVD video player but remember, if you have additional data not of the same format e.g. video and audio together, you will need a DVD-ROM or Multimedia player of some kind

• A DVD-R is read at the same speed as commercially made DVD's

DVD-RW and DVD+RW
Similar to the CD-RW, a DVD-RW or DVD+RW (Digital Versatile Disc – Rewritable) can be recorded on, rewritten and erased multiple times. Other than this they are identical to the DVD-R.
DVD minus and plus are just different versions with the same functionality.

The Future of CD/DVD Storage

The majority of the technology industry predicts that soon DVD’s, with their larger storage capacity and faster access time, will replace CD’s. DVD-ROM drives are likely to be sold with new computer systems in the way that CD-ROM drives once were. However we are always on the cusp of newer technologies, such as the HD-ROM.

HD-ROM (High Density-Read Only Memory)

HD-ROM uses a more precise particle beam to write data. This enables information to be written on more durable materials such as metal so storage is virtually permanent. HD-ROM has hundreds of times the storage capacity of the CD-ROM.

Flash Drives

A Flash drive is a small portable memory stick that holds anywhere from 1Mb to 1GB of data. It is surprisingly lightweight and is often worn around the neck or carried as a funky key chain. They are compatible with any PC that has USB port and with Mac OS 9 and OS X, Windows 2000 and XP or Linux 2.4.17.

The upside…

• Durable - more so than CD's or DVD's
• No need for batteries or a separate power source
• Convenient - your computer should recognize the additional drive as soon as you insert it into the USB port
• Ideal for backup
• Larger storage capacity then many other portable devices
• More portable than ZIP drives, CD's and Diskettes
• Quick transfer rate (approx. 1Mb/sec)
• Edit, rewrite, delete as many times as desired
• Help desk personnel can use Flash Drives as a portable toolkit that includes system updates and recovery tools.

The downside…

• More expensive than other portable devices
• Viruses - The portability and compatibility of the Flash Drive increases the chance of spreading viruses. In many cases viruses carried by a Flash Drive will not be detected as most antivirus software is reactive and only recognizes known viruses
• Theft - a Flash Drive can make it easier for data to be stolen from an unlocked PC
• Little Security - the size and weight of the Flash drive makes it very easy to misplace. Most have little or no security features and data is accessed easily. Some Flash Drives do have built in security; either a password or in some cases a finger print system - but this comes at a price.

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PS2 - What is a promo disc and how is it different from normal discs?

I have a promo disc for PS2 and was wondering what the difference is between the promo disc and a actual copy of the same game? Thanks :)
I have a promo disc for PS2 and was wondering what the difference is between the promo disc and a actual copy of the same game? I have also been told it is a full promo disc as it does not say demo on it when I have other promo discs that do say demo on them. Thanks :)

The promo disk doesn't have the entire game. It just gives you a sample of what the game is like. The promo disk is just a demo disk.

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