DVD +R -R, what's the difference

[Alphatoner]

Hi Guys

As the title, is there any significant difference and why are there 2 types anyway.

My drive can handle both, but which should i get for general film/data burning



Cheers


Ian

 

[Plasma Dan]

Hi Guys

As the title, is there any significant difference and why are there 2 types anyway.

Not much (noticeable) difference, I have used both without any problems. However DVD+Rs are generally know to be better due to better writing format.

 

[solidamber]

the + format has less compatability with some home DVD players.

 

[Alphatoner]

So that's one saying + is better and one saying - is better. I wonder who is right or perhaps you both are?

 

[jetinder]

When re-writeable CDs and DVDs came the -R was the standard they adopted.

+Rs came after.

Although most DVD players can use +Rs, some older players and players made now by some firms you can't use +R.

Best thing to do is to use -Rs (as you can use these in 99% of DVD players).

 

[macleod.mac]

I agree use -Rs. In general if the DVD Player plays +Rs it also plays -Rs, but as said before you get some, like mine, which only like -Rs.

 

[Alphatoner]

ok guys, thanks for the input