CD-R & CD-RW

1. What is CD-R ?
CD-R stands for "CD Recordable". The CD-R allows you to create your own CDs on Recording Systems that use a oen-time burning method. The advantage of CD-R is that you are able to record your information permanently. The only disadvantage is that you cannot record over the disc.

2. What is CD-RW ?
CD-RW Stands for "CD Rewritable". CD-RW allows you to record over information and reuse again up to and 1, 000 times. CD-RW is also a new addition to the Compact Disc Family. CD-RW drives allow you to write CD-R and CD-RW discs.

3. Can i use it to copy CD'S ?
Yes, Data and Audio CDs may be duplicated.

4. What color CD-R is the best media ?
Making judgements or classifying the color of a CD-R is pointless. The color of a CD-R is no way to determine quality.

5. How much can our CD-R hold ?
Our CD-R holds about 74 min or about 650 to 680 MB of data ( Depending on the Software Version you are using ). Some of our other CD-R's can hold 80 min of audio or about 700 MB.

6. How long does it take to record (burn) a CD-R ?
Recording or Burning a CD depends on the amount of data you are going to record ( burn ). If you are going to burn 650 MB, the process will take about 74 min. at 1x speed, 37 min. at 2x speed, and 19 min. at 4x speed.

7. What CD-R side do i record (burn) on ?
The recording side of the CD-R or the burning side is the bottom side that faces downward of the CD-R. Usually, it is the colored side depending on what type of CD-R is being used. The Top Side, Usually the Silver Side may be used for Silk Screening, Ink-Jet Printing, or Labeling.

8. Why can't the CD-PLAYER play my CD-R ?
Car CD players often have difficulty reading or playing CD-R's. This may occur due to the various types of CD-R and CD Player brands available on the market.Some may be specifically designed for that particular brand. Many CD players are unable to read the CD-R because it may not recognize the drive or vice versa. This problem can also occur if the CD-R drive is too old or if it is not updated to accommodate the CD-R. Another problem may be that the speed on the CD-R maybe too fast to be read on your CD player.

9. Are your discs guaranteed ?
Yes. Absolutely! CD-R no matter what brand you may use, may fail. Troubleshooting can be caused by The Software, The Disc, CD Recorder, or The CD Drive. If you come across a problem with your disc, try another one of our Pengo CD-R's. If the problem continues, you can e-mail us at sales@pengo.com with a description of your problem and where you can be contacted. We will respond back to you with procedures to return the merchandise for replacement or refund. An RMA# will then be issued to you to return the merchandise.

10. Do you carry CD-R business cards ?
Yes. That is Pengo Item # 08161. Our CD-R measures approx. 80 x 61 cm. It holds about 5 min. or 50MB of Data and is 16X certified.