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The transcript is from a video about DVD-RAM, an optical disc format that was designed to function as a removable storage device. The video explains the advantages and disadvantages of DVD-RAM, such as its high capacity, longevity, data verification, and native file system compatibility. It also compares DVD-RAM to other formats, such as ZIP, DVD-R, and flash memory, and explores why DVD-RAM did not become popular despite its potential. The video mentions some applications where DVD-RAM was useful, such as set-top DVD recorders and camcorders, and concludes with some details about the format and a thank you to the Patreon supporters. The transcript also includes some bloopers and music at the end.
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1. DVD RAM is a variant of DVD that functions as removable storage.
2. DVD RAM was first standardized in 1996 and the first discs and drives were available in 1998.
3. DVD RAM discs are structured as concentric rings with hard sectors, allowing for formatting with any file system.
4. DVD RAM discs use phase change alloys that can withstand being rewritten up to 100,000 times and have an estimated life of 30 years or more.
5. DVD RAM discs were cheaper per gigabyte than hard drives until 2001, but they were slower and less compatible than other DVD formats.
6. DVD RAM discs were mostly used in set-top DVD recorders, where they acted as a DVR with removable storage volumes.
7. DVD RAM discs never became popular for data storage or camcorders due to speed, compatibility and confusion issues, as well as the rise of flash memory.