DVD+R or DVD-R. Which do you perfer? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

KristinHerreraFan · 01-24-2006, 07:46 PM

When burning dvd discs, which do you perfer to use? I for one choose DVD-R THAT'S DVD MINUS R!!! DVD+R wont play in every DVD Player and is very risky. Give me DVD-R over DVD+R's anyday!

Polniaczek033 · 01-24-2006, 08:21 PM

i don't know the difference. hahahaha.
but i chose dvd+r because adding is easier than subtracting.

KristinHerreraFan · 01-24-2006, 08:30 PM

LOL!

theshark8777 · 01-24-2006, 10:16 PM

I have never had a problem with DVD+R compatibility and that was the first drive I bought, but personally I don't care which I use now.

The real discussion we will be having is when they have the HD DVD, Blu Ray format war. That's just bad for the consumers.

dawsongirl · 01-25-2006, 02:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KristinHerreraFan

When burning dvd discs, which do you perfer to use? I for one choose DVD-R THAT'S DVD MINUS R!!! DVD+R wont play in every DVD Player and is very risky. Give me DVD-R over DVD+R's anyday!

Actually it's the other way around.

But I use both and have never had compatibility trouble with anything but my laptop, which is junk anyway.

Brent88 · 01-25-2006, 03:52 AM

My Recorder only uses +R so that's what I use.

Oh and if you finalize the disc, - or + it should play in other players. If it's not finalized, it'll only play in the recorder it was made in.

swedeace · 01-25-2006, 10:29 AM

I prefer DVD-R because that's what works to burn DVDs viewable on my DVD player.

robyrob · 01-25-2006, 11:47 AM

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SBTB Geek · 01-25-2006, 01:05 PM

Isn't DVD-R most compatible with other systems?

KristinHerreraFan · 01-25-2006, 06:42 PM

DVD-R's are compatible with 90% of every DVD Player. DVD+R are only compatible with the newer systems, will play on about 60% of all DVD Players.

theshark8777 · 01-25-2006, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KristinHerreraFan

DVD-R's are compatible with 90% of every DVD Player. DVD+R are only compatible with the newer systems, will play on about 60% of all DVD Players.

Well I don't know when that changed but when I got my first burner 3 years ago, the DVD+R played on more machines than the -R. Any new one should play both theroretically. Although my new DVD recorder won't play DVD+R DL discs burned in my computer, but plays DVD+R and -R, but my old DVD players play the DL and the regular ones.

Ireneparalegal · 01-25-2006, 06:55 PM

This poll will close on Jan. 2022?????!!!!by then, it won't matter which DVD (+ or -) you prefer.

EmoJoe · 01-25-2006, 06:59 PM

i dont even know the difference

theshark8777 · 01-25-2006, 07:08 PM

Here is a little info on the DVD+R:

No other format can match DVD+R/+RW's functionality, simplicity and compatibility. DVD+R/+RW was designed from the beginning with both data and video recording uses in mind. Compatibility with existing DVD players and DVD-ROM drives is a major strength of the DVD+R/+RW format. Because there are no confusing recording modes, you don't have make trade-offs between compatibility and flexibility.

DVD+RW video recorders allow users to add, delete or divide titles, overwrite titles in whole or in part, create or modify play lists and make other changes without losing compatibility with existing DVD players, unlike other formats. DVD+R/+RW also allows instant use and instant eject - you don't have to wait for the disc to format or finalize. And DVD+R/+RW recorders offer the same type of operation you're used to seeing on DVD players.

For PC users, DVD+RW offers direct editing on disc, background formatting so you don't have to wait before you can use the disc, built-in defect management, multi-session writing, and other unique recording features. DVD+R/+RW uses the same disc for both video and data. You can share recordings between your home electronics and computer equipment, add new recordings or even edit directly on the same disc. Furthermore, DVD+R Double Layer technology allows for storage of up to 8.5 GB of data on a single sided disc.

Supported by leading companies such as Dell, HP, Philips, Sony, Ricoh and close to one hundred other hardware and software leaders, DVD+R/+RW is the smart format for beginners and experts alike.

MsOrange · 01-26-2006, 07:38 AM

so +R means you do not have to finalize it? What does -R mean?

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01-24-2006, 07:46 PM	#1
KristinHerreraFan Dana is Buena Senior Member Join Date: Jan 16, 2005 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 2,791	DVD+R or DVD-R. Which do you perfer? When burning dvd discs, which do you perfer to use? I for one choose DVD-R THAT'S DVD MINUS R!!! DVD+R wont play in every DVD Player and is very risky. Give me DVD-R over DVD+R's anyday!
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01-24-2006, 08:21 PM	#2
Polniaczek033 believe. Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 26, 2002 Location: edinboro. Posts: 4,634	i don't know the difference. hahahaha. but i chose dvd+r because adding is easier than subtracting.
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01-24-2006, 10:16 PM	#4
theshark8777 Hats for Bats Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 23, 2001 Location: northeast Ohio. Posts: 5,315	I have never had a problem with DVD+R compatibility and that was the first drive I bought, but personally I don't care which I use now. The real discussion we will be having is when they have the HD DVD, Blu Ray format war. That's just bad for the consumers.
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01-25-2006, 03:52 AM	#6
Brent88 Member Forum Star Join Date: Aug 01, 2003 Location: Alabama Posts: 16,174	My Recorder only uses +R so that's what I use. Oh and if you finalize the disc, - or + it should play in other players. If it's not finalized, it'll only play in the recorder it was made in.
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01-24-2006, 08:30 PM	#3
KristinHerreraFan Dana is Buena Senior Member Join Date: Jan 16, 2005 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 2,791	LOL!

01-25-2006, 10:29 AM	#7
swedeace Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 22, 2003 Posts: 9,009	I prefer DVD-R because that's what works to burn DVDs viewable on my DVD player.

01-25-2006, 11:47 AM	#8
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01-25-2006, 01:05 PM	#9
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01-25-2006, 06:42 PM	#10
KristinHerreraFan Dana is Buena Senior Member Join Date: Jan 16, 2005 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 2,791	DVD-R's are compatible with 90% of every DVD Player. DVD+R are only compatible with the newer systems, will play on about 60% of all DVD Players.

01-25-2006, 06:55 PM	#12
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	This poll will close on Jan. 2022?????!!!!by then, it won't matter which DVD (+ or -) you prefer.
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01-25-2006, 06:59 PM	#13
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01-25-2006, 07:08 PM	#14
theshark8777 Hats for Bats Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 23, 2001 Location: northeast Ohio. Posts: 5,315	Here is a little info on the DVD+R: No other format can match DVD+R/+RW's functionality, simplicity and compatibility. DVD+R/+RW was designed from the beginning with both data and video recording uses in mind. Compatibility with existing DVD players and DVD-ROM drives is a major strength of the DVD+R/+RW format. Because there are no confusing recording modes, you don't have make trade-offs between compatibility and flexibility. DVD+RW video recorders allow users to add, delete or divide titles, overwrite titles in whole or in part, create or modify play lists and make other changes without losing compatibility with existing DVD players, unlike other formats. DVD+R/+RW also allows instant use and instant eject - you don't have to wait for the disc to format or finalize. And DVD+R/+RW recorders offer the same type of operation you're used to seeing on DVD players. For PC users, DVD+RW offers direct editing on disc, background formatting so you don't have to wait before you can use the disc, built-in defect management, multi-session writing, and other unique recording features. DVD+R/+RW uses the same disc for both video and data. You can share recordings between your home electronics and computer equipment, add new recordings or even edit directly on the same disc. Furthermore, DVD+R Double Layer technology allows for storage of up to 8.5 GB of data on a single sided disc. Supported by leading companies such as Dell, HP, Philips, Sony, Ricoh and close to one hundred other hardware and software leaders, DVD+R/+RW is the smart format for beginners and experts alike.

01-26-2006, 07:38 AM	#15
MsOrange Bringin' Sexy Back Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 27, 2004 Posts: 6,133	so +R means you do not have to finalize it? What does -R mean?