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10 Feb 2005 9:12
While DVD-R versus DVD+R recording format war gets all the attention, DVD-RAM is mostly forgotten, even though it is the oldest DVD recording format. The catch is that DVD-RAM is not compatible with regular DVD video discs, so it has been primarily utilized for data storing and backups. The format has some technical advantages, even over the newer -RW and +RW formats.
But now Panasonic attempts to push DVD-RAM back to the scene. A promotion group RAMPRG, RAM Promotion Group, has been formed to support the spreading of DVD-RAM. The group consist of major players, like Hitatchi-LG, LG-Electronics, Matsushita, Samsung, TEAC, Toshiba and JVC. Based on this list of companies, we can presume that some -RAM utilizing PVRs and PC drives are on their way.
Better late than never, or is it?
Visit RAMPRG.com/a> to learn more about the format.