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    Quick question about DVDs

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by z3rogx, Aug 10, 2006.

  1. z3rogx

    z3rogx Notebook Enthusiast

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    What are the differences between DVD+R discs vs DVD-R discs besides that +R's can't play in DVD players while -R's can?
     
    z3rogx, Aug 10, 2006
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    ahidalgo Notebook Consultant

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    I think that DVD-R are better for media content and DVD+R are better for data
     
    ahidalgo, Aug 10, 2006
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    gethin Notebook Evangelist

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    They are two different/competing formats created by 2 different companies.
     
    gethin, Aug 10, 2006
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    DVD-R is more recognised by other drvices such as stand alone dvd players so if you are buring a DVD movie for playing on a tv i think its better if its on DVD-R,
     
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    There really isn't a difference between formats that affect end users. The only difference between using the two formats is some set-top DVD players prefer one (-R, +R) over the other. Check out videohelp.com to look up your set-top DVD player for compatibility issues. You won't have compatibility issues playing DVDs with either format on your PC.

    As said in previous posts, DVD+R has the majority of compatibility issues with certain set-top DVD players. If you want to use DVD+R, most drives allow you to use something called "bitsetting" which allows you to change how the DVD+R disc is seen by a player. You can bitset your DVD+Rs to be viewed as DVD-ROM discs by players. This will greatly reduce compatibility issues.
    That isn't true. In the realm of data storage, either format is equally applicable. It will depend on how your burner burns each format which will make one more reliable for data storage or not. Some burners "prefer" DVD-R while others DVD+R. I'd suggest you do some research into what burner you have and look into reviews about it. CDFreaks.com is a great place to start.
     
    ChangFest, Aug 10, 2006
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