Which DVD to use

[Carl G]

Hi yall
I am going to make some DVD's on my pc and am wondering which DVD format is
the most compatable with most home DVD players, DVD+R or DVD-R.
Makeing DVD's for my kids to play at home (movies).
Thanks

 

[Cari \(MS-MVP\)]

You will have to check which formats your standalone DVD players likes
best.... www.videohelp.com

 

[Carl G]

Thanks Cari
well i spent 2 hrs on that site , still don't know anymore then i did
before,
probably not due to the site.

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Carl G

You will have to check which formats your standalone DVD players likes
best.... www.videohelp.com

 

[Cari \(MS-MVP\)]

What's the make and model of your standalone DVD player?
--
Cari (MS-MVP)
Windows Technologies, Printing & Imaging
http://www.coribright.com/windows

Thanks Cari
well i spent 2 hrs on that site , still don't know anymore then i did
before,
probably not due to the site.

 

[Carl G]

Hi Cari
Well i use the + DVD at home but i want to make DVD's for my kids and they
all have different brands,so i wanted to know which would work in most
brands.
Thanks Cari

 

[Cari \(MS-MVP\)]

The DVD-R is the most common format.

 

[Carl G]

Thanks again Cari

 

[PCNetGuy]

DVD-R being the 'most common' format is highly debatable, even from the info
given on videohelp.com

The 'most compatible' format is to use DVD+R and change the booktype to
DVD-ROM (which you
CANNOT DO using DVD-R).

Also, checkout http://www.afterdawn.com/ for more specific info.