Yes, in theory, they can be written to about 1,000 times. However they do eventually wear out. Of course, it all depends upon how often you plan to do a backup. If you only do it once a month, and you store and handle them carefully, they should last at least a few years. Don't write on the labels, just use stickies for any pertinent info that would change regularly.
Gerry on 10/1/02 3:38 PM, David B. Peterson at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >> This is probably a pretty basic question but how many times can a CD-RW be >> rewritten? I would be using them for data storage and/or backup. > > In theory, 'lots'. In practice not as many. :) > > I find that no matter how careful you are, they get scratched. And > the labels can only stand to be scribbled out so many times. And > they are pretty cheap anyway.. > > -Dave > -- The iMac List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | - Epson Stylus Color 580 Printers - new at $69 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> iMac List info: <http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/imac-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
