Working with Other Removable Media Drives
Quite a few other data storage options are available. Table 23.1 summarizes several of them.
| Technology | Configuration | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| DVD-RAM | FireWire, External SCSI, External | Uses dual-sided DVD-RAM discs that can store up to 5.2GB of data. These discs cost about $20 each. This is a good choice as a backup drive on which you can also store working files. At one point, Apple included DVD-RAM as an option on new machines, but has aban doned this option in favor of CD-RW and DVD-R drives. |
| Floppy | USB, External | The good old floppy is still around. These drives enable you to read and write standard 3.5-inch floppy disks. Some also enable you to read and write ... |
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