hp dvd840i super multi dvd writer?

Question

Hi,
Anybody knows what the ± sign means on the box of the dvd writer ? It says: DVD±R / ± RW.
Also, on the writer itself is a label saying:
DVD writable / CD-RW Drive - does this mean only CD's are re-writable, and not DVD's ?
Thanks. Tanna

Answer 1

DVD±R is a term for a DVD drive that can accept both of the recordable DVD formats (DVD-R and DVD+R). Likewise, DVD±RW handles both DVD-RW and DVD+RW discs (but not usually DVD-RAM).

I have checked out the specs for hp dvd840i, it records in both DVD-RW and CD-RW, so don't worry. Check out more specs from: http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?product_code=339134&pfp=external&tabtype=ts

Answer 2

1) Sony DRX-710UL External Dual Layer DVD±RW Writer
Sony’s Double Layer DVD records single layer DVD+R discs at up to 16X speed, burning full discs in a little over 5 minutes. Of course, you can also burn Double Layer DVD+R DL discs with the DRX-710UL, giving you up to 4 hours of MPEG-2 video or up to 8.5GB of data storage space on a single disc.
2) Pioneer DVR-R100
A fast, quiet drive that lets you burn your movies, music, slideshows, and data reliably and fast. You'll be hard-pressed to beat the included software (granted, most are the slightly trimmed-down "Special Edition" variety, but they more than get the job done). In fact, if you haven't made up your mind which video editing software to go with, here's your chance to try out Ulead's excellent VideoStudio and DVD MovieFactory software, and get an excellent DVD burner in the bargain!

Answer 3

you will need a DVD writer, also you will need software to do it like Nero burning rom and DVD-R ot burn on it, nowadays DVD writers are cheap check prices in www.newegg.com,
if your computer and your camera have a firewire connector buy a cable to transfer the video via that cable you will get more quality than the one you get from an USB cable