Mini Dvd-r

This might seem really dumb, but before I go and break my computer I figure I'll ask first.
Can I insert the Mini Dvd-r's (used in video cameras) into my drive slot, or will they get stuck?
If I am correct in assuming that putting them in will be a bad idea, do they sell anything to put the mini disks into so that I can put my video onto my Mac?
Thanks

They may get stuck. Use an exernal tray loading drive such as those by http://www.macsales.com/ to be on the safe side. Some are perfectly designed for slot loading drives, while others are not.
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=58641-en

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