Dvd +/-r

[master_mood]

hi..

can anyone tell me whats the difference between a DVD +R and a DVD -R? pls enlighten me..

thanks..

 

[JMMD]

Slightly different specs, slightly different compatibility. Other than that not much.

DVD-R/RW was developed by Pioneer. Based on CD-RW technology, it uses a similar pitch of the helix, mark length of the 'burn' for data, and rotation control. DVD-R/RW is supported by the DVD Forum, an industry-wide group of hardware and software developers, and computer peripheral manufacturers. The DVD-R format has been standardized in ECMA-279 by the Forum, but this is a private standard, not an 'industry' ISO standard like the CD-R/RW Red Book or Orange Book standard.

DVD+R/RW is also based on CD-RW technology. DVD+R/RW is supported by Sony, Philips, HP, Dell, Ricoh, Yamaha, and others, and has recently been endorsed by Microsoft. DVD+R/RW is not supported by the DVD Forum, but the Forum has no power to set industry standards, so it becomes a market-driven issue.

 

[master_mood]

i see... so which is better? which should i get to burn stuff?

 

[korrupt]

I find that dvd-r is more compatible with dvd players, playstations etc. DVD+r also has a "high compatibility" mode or something like that, but I find it easier to just use dvd-r.

Korrupt

 

[Tmagic650]

I use DVD-R's too, they just seem to be more common. I have not had trouble using either type though

 

[nickslick74]

I've used +r for years only had a problem with on very cheap player.

 

[Tmagic650]

I've used +r for years only had a problem with on very cheap player.

I guess it's really a matter of choice... I recommend -R's, because I use them most

 

[N3051M]

most of the time i found that it doesn't matter what format you use (+ or -) but sometimes in the really old dvd players (pcs and tv players) and some cheap ones prefer the -r types..