CD-R vs. CD-RW question

[skweeks]

I'm going to be buying some form of computer attached (not standalone) cd recorder/burner/whatever. I'd prefer to get a CD-RW because i'm going to be using it for data backups, file storage, etc, however i also want to be able to make regular audio cd's for listening on regular a regular cd player / discman... can i make regular audio cd's with a CD-RW or do i have to get a CD-R?

 

[S8-N]

CD-R and CD-RW refer to the actual CD's you use in the burner. A burner will be able to do both.
CD-R's can only be written once but will play audio files in any stereo.
CD-RW's are generally used for storing data. They can be written over many times but won't play in your stereo.