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    what DVD-R cd's to get?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by implayaz9, Feb 4, 2005.

  1. implayaz9

    implayaz9 Notebook Guru

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    i just bought some dvd+r cd's 25 pack 4x for 6 bucks.. i know the dvdr has + or -... what does that mean... what u look for when u wanna buy dvdr cd's? please help as this is my first time recording dvd's so.. please help..
     
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    brianstretch Notebook Virtuoso

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    DVD-R discs tend to be more compatible with DVD video decks, so I standardized on them (as did Apple). For data I don't think it matters all that much but I do think -R is more popular. The last batch of Verbatim 8x DVD-R's I bought performed very well. Stick with the better brands and you'll be alright.
     
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    Rahul Notebook Prophet

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    I'm not sure, but I think that all dvd burners on hp desktops and laptops only burn + discs.
    Could someone confirm that?
     
    Rahul, Feb 4, 2005
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    Thaiwoo Notebook Geek

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    This link is from HP's site stating that most of them support both

    http://www.shopping.hp.com/shopping/html/need_help/optical_why_upgrade.html
     
    Thaiwoo, Feb 4, 2005
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    wgehrke Notebook Consultant

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    The best possible (for set top compatibility) that I have found are the Taiyo Yuden brand. But make sure that you have the absolute latest firmware on your burner. I have tested 6 brands!

    Bill :::: zv5000z :: 3200+ :: 1GB :: 100GB 5400rpm :: 15.4" WSXGA+ (1680x1050) :: XP Pro
     
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