Re: Copying DVD-RAM to DVD-R

"Mike Tickle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message news:<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>...
> Having just investing in a Panasonic DR-E50 and eagerly awaiting its arrival
> I have started thinking about how best to use it.
> DVD-RAM disks are a bit more expensive than DVD-R disks, but have the
> advantage  can use them again and again.  I see my self doing all my
> recording on the DVD-RAM disks as this allows me to use them like VHS (but
> with all the advantages of DVD).
> However I can see my self getting in the situation where I have stuff on
> DVD-RAM disks that I want to keep and I could move on to DVD-R (cheaper
> disk).  Or wanting to put something I have recorded on to DVD-R so someone
> else can watch it.  I am also planning to use the DMR-E50 to do some basic
> video editing of my home movies once I have put them on RAM (moving clips
> around, cutting bits etc) as my PC is not powerful enough and again I would
> want to put these, when finished, on to -R disks for friends and family.
> 
> So how do I best go from DVD-RAM to DVD-R?
> 
> I want to avoid getting a DVD player (set top box) that reads DVD-RAM disks
> as I have limited space under the TV and this will result in an analogue
> copy not a digital one (probably with a loss of quality)
> 
> Since I have a DVD-R write in my PC I would favour getting a DVD-ROM drive
> capable of reading RAM disks and making digital copies.  Can I do this?  I
> can't find and DVD drives for a PC that state they can read RAM disks other
> than the expensive DVD-RAM.  Do such drives exist at sensible prices?  Where
> could I get one?
> Assuming I can get a DVD-RAM reader at a suitable price (under 50 UKP) can I
> just use Nero to make a copy of the RAM risk on to a -R disk?
> If I take this route is there anything I need to watch out for?
> 
> Thanks for any advice.
> 
> 
> Mike

I also have an E50 (was a gift). And the RAM disc is a disc not a
cartridge. I have tried to play it on my Sony VAIO. No luck as I am
also wanting to edit on the RAM disc then transfer it to DVD-R. Any
help?