How long will data last on KODAK CD-RW media?
At this time, Kodak does not make a lifetime or archival claim regarding its CD-RW media, but many manufacturers of CD-RW media are specifying at least 30 years. • What is the warranty on KODAK CD-RW media? The media will be replaced if it is found to be defective. • Can CD-RW drives (writers) write CD-R media? Yes, CD-RW writers can write to CD-R media and to CD-RW media. • Can a CD-ROM drive or a DVD-ROM drive read KODAK CD-RW media? Only MULTIREAD CD-ROM and DVD-ROM drives can read CD-RW media. Standard CD-ROM and DVD-ROM drives cannot read the low-reflectance media used in CD-RW discs. • What is a MULTIREAD drive? MULTIREAD is a compatibility standard. Because CD-RW media reflects less laser light than CD-R or DVD-R media does, MULTIREAD drives must be able to adapt to different reflectivities in a standard way. MULTIREAD drives must also be able to interact with their host computer systems in a standard way. This standard ensures that CD MULTIREAD drives support CD Audio, CD-ROM,