Why does the firmware version of my drive matter and how do I get the right firmware? This is one place where spending a bit more does make a difference. The more-advanced hardware that is required to write a Blu-ray enables the drive to engrave M-Disc DVDs at the highest quality level as well. It is also true that a Blu-ray drive will typically do a better job of writing DVD’s as well as Blu-rays. This will give you the option of using whichever format is best every time you archive your data, photos, videos, etc. In general, we would suggest you purchase a blu-ray drive that supports both M-Disc DVD and M-Disc Blu-ray. There are so many options and issues to consider in choosing the “best” Blu-ray or DVD drive that we really can’t recommend one single drive for everyone. What Blu-ray or DVD drive would you recommend I use with my M-Discs? The stability and longevity of the M-Disc DVD has been proven in rigorous tests conducted according to the ISO/IEC 10995 test standard for determining data lifetime of optical media. The M-DISC READY™ Drive etches the M-DISC™’s rock-like layer creating a permanent physical data record that is immune to data rot. Instead, the M-DISC™’s data layer is composed of rock-like materials known to last for centuries. This problem is so severe that the National Archives warns that the reliable shelf life of a standard recordable DVD is somewhere between 2 and 5 years. Organic dyes start to degrade and fade as soon as they are written, leading to a condition sometimes called “data rot”. Other Recordable DVDs, including the most expensive “Gold” archival DVDs, burn data into an organic dye layer.

FAQ How is the M-Disc DVD different from normal recordable DVD Discs?

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