What is a Recordable Disc?
A recordable disc or recordable disk, depending on regional preferences, is a data storage device which can be written to, in contrast with a read-only disc, which can only be read, not altered. There are a number of different styles of recordable disc on the market, including recordable CDs and DVDs, along with devices which have been designed to write to these discs. Many computers come with a CD or DVD burning capacity, thanks to the popularity of these data storage formats. The idea behind a recordable disc is that a user can put any information he or she wants onto the disc. For example, someone could use a recordable disc to make a mixed CD for a friend with a selection of favorite sounds, or a DVD to store a visual presentation so that the DVD can be played in an office or classroom. On the packaging, a recordable disc is identified with the letter “R” for recordable, and recordable discs are generally sold blank, allowing users to record their data as desired. Some recordable d
