Data DVD+/-Rs?
 

Is there an advantage to putting files (especially video) to data DVD strictly for computer use? I certainly archive DVD-Video for home playback, but would love to additionally archive my videos as standalone MPEGs on disc.

I know regular DVD+/-R can act as data discs, but should it be done on discs dedicated to data rather than video? Are data discs still sold? I can't seem to find them anywhere now...

Both for business and personal, files are routinely archived to disc as source. Dupes are maintained on hard drives, too.

There's no such thing as a "data disc" or a "video disc". The discs are just discs.

As an analogy, I've seen something similar on large cars and small trucks that use the same tires. Brand X sells the tire as a "truck tire" and Brand Y sells it as a "large car tire". You can use Brand X on a car and Brand Y on a truck -- it's just a tire.

Same for discs. Video is just data. Whether it's DVD-Video formatted data or computer files -- it's all just files and data. There's nothing "video" about it.

Many discs advertise as being "120 minute" DVD blanks -- another silly idea. I can put anywhere from 60 to 240 minutes on that disc, and quality will be excellent (few factors depending).

Great, thanks! I had a feeling you'd say that ;)