Book E is the name given to the specification ofDVD-RAM. DVD-RAM stands forDVD Random Access Memory, a disputed name. Nevertheless, it does provide random access. DVD-RAM discs can store about 4.3GB of data on a single side and has progressed very well in recent years. Write speeds up to 16X are supported. These discs are marketed as being re-writeable up to about 10,000 times.

The DVD-RAM format is not fit for use withDVD-Video for example, yet DVD-RAM is a suitable format for camcorders and DVD recorders. It offers a form ofDefect Management system for data protection also. Linux and Mac support DVD-RAM directly also. The format is currently being pushed by theDVD-RAM Promotions Group (RAMPRG).

There is also...

Book A (for physicalDVD format specification)

Book B (forDVD-Video)
Book C (forDVD-Audio)
Book D (forDVD-R)

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