DVR+R or DVR-R

[Lenny Jacobs]

If my drive will accept DVD+R and DVD-R media is there any advantage to
using one over the other?

 

[V Green]

Mostly depends on if you intend to play DVD's
that you burn yourself on a stand-alone player.

There used to be some issues with certain types of players
a few years ago, but those have mostly gone away.

Best way would be to try one of each flavor in the
player(s) you intend to use them with.

 

[Falcon]

If my drive will accept DVD+R and DVD-R media is there any advantage to
using one over the other?

I did pretty extensive testing on this. I bought sample packs of
both +R and -R and wrote a few things on 5 of each flavor. I
verified that all 10 worked in my two standalone players then I sent
a set to friends and family and asked them to try each out on their
DVD players - Standalone types connected to a television. Bottom
line, all the DVD's, except one, worked. One +R did not work in a
certain standalone, but it was an older machine so I do not really
think it is an issue. Personally I use -R and have never looked
back.

 

[dgmacmi]

If my drive will accept DVD+R and DVD-R media is there any advantage to
using one over the other?

Your question invites a lot of IMO responses, so here is mine.

For most users the only significant difference between the two formats {and
their RW versions} is compatibly with other equipment. If you intend to use
your computer prepared DVD in a DVD player, you should check the player's
format specifications. Not all players will accept both formats and their RW
versions.

Not all DVDs, of either format, are created equal. You should look for
manufacturers who have a good quality reputation.

You may be interested in the FAQs at:
http://dvddemystified.com/dvdfaq.html

Don

 

[Andre Da Costa[ActiveWin]]

Not really, what I am noticing now locally is that there has been a
significant drop in the availability of DVD + R media. Every computer store
I check they only have DVD - R.

 

[Falcon]

Your question invites a lot of IMO responses, so here is mine.

For most users the only significant difference between the two formats {and
their RW versions} is compatibly with other equipment. If you intend to use
your computer prepared DVD in a DVD player, you should check the player's
format specifications. Not all players will accept both formats and their RW
versions.

Not all DVDs, of either format, are created equal. You should look for
manufacturers who have a good quality reputation.

You may be interested in the FAQs at:
http://dvddemystified.com/dvdfaq.html

Don

For manufacturer info I use this page:

http://www.digitalfaq.com/media/dvdmedia.htm

The chart has them broken out by classes and is pretty helpful. In
the 1st class chart I decided on Taiyo Yuden and buy them in bulk.
Never made a coasater yet on either laptop or standalone DVD
recorder.

 

[John Barnett MVP]

Andre, I've noticed that too here in the UK; bit frustrating really because
I like to use the +R versions.

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[dgmacmi]

For manufacturer info I use this page:

http://www.digitalfaq.com/media/dvdmedia.htm

The chart has them broken out by classes and is pretty helpful. In
the 1st class chart I decided on Taiyo Yuden and buy them in bulk.
Never made a coasater yet on either laptop or standalone DVD
recorder.

Thank you, I have not seen that chart before.

Don

 

[Andre Da Costa[ActiveWin]]

Basically what it is doing to me is making my very great working DVD + R
burner in my Dell 8300 half useless. Oh well! :-\

 

[Falcon]

Basically what it is doing to me is making my very great working DVD + R
burner in my Dell 8300 half useless. Oh well! :-\

You can get all the +R you want online. I use this place and never
had any troubles.

http://www.supermediastore.com/

 

[Lenny Jacobs]

Thanks to everyone for the very informative replies.

 

[Steve Thackery]

DVD-R is more compatible with old DVD players. Some of them won't play
DVD+R.

SteveT