"Stephan Rose" <nospam@spammer.com> wrote in message
news:r6idnZofG91jtX3bnZ2dnUVZ8sDinZ2d@giganews.com ...
> Just wondering if anyone has any idea where to get DVD-RAM (read and
> write) capable drives that can take *cartridges*.
>
> My current DVD-RAM drive can only use the raw disk but taking a
> double-sided DVD-RAM disk out of the cartridge sort of defeats the purpose
> of having a protective cartridge. Not to mention that a double sided (not
> dual layer) disk has few places where you can actually safely touch it.
>
> And I really love the concept of these double sided DVD-RAM cartridges as
> it's like having a 9.2 gig floppy!! Thing even looks like one, just a
> little thicker and larger. Ahh the memories....
>
> It's *perfect* for moving data between home and the office, if only I
> could get my hands on the stupid drives.
>
> Only place I've found the drives so far has been in Japan (big "surprise"
> there) but getting electronics shipped from there is very difficult unless
> you actually live there....and I unfortunately don't.

Have you tried searching the various DVD drive manufacturer's web sites to
find the model numbers of drives with the capability you want, then google
those model numbers to see where they are sold?
They aint cheap. Try Panasonic SW_9586

-Paul Randall