If you’ve ever wondered what “dual layer” (sometimes known as “double layer”) recordable DVD discs are, or what the issues surrounding their use are, read on!

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Some of the less expensive discs we sell are what are known as “overprints” or “reprints“. Sounds strange? Not really- these are simply discs that were originally produced by (or for) other manufacturers.

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Although DVDs and CDs normally come in the standard 12cm size (on the left in our picture), you may also have come across “mini” versions that are only 8cm across (on the right).

Technology-wise, there’s very little difference between them and their full-size cousins.

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You might have seem some DVDs, CDs or drives advertise themselves as “Lightscribe-compatible”. But what does this mean? Lightscribe is a technology that allows discs to be labelled by the DVD drive itself- no separate printer required.

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