Which disc should I use when recording my videos??

Question

I have been using Sony DVD-RW 120 min 4.7 GB which are 1x-4x compatiable. Then I have been using Memorex DVD-R 120 min 4.7 b which are 16 x compatiable. When I make the movies on the Sony they don't skip or have problems. While on the Memorex they do and its not just one dvd player or computer. Its mulitple. Does anyone have a suggestion. If I get any brand that are 1-4x compatiable either R or RW should it work? PLEASE HELP

Thanks...I just noticed that the Memorex are - and the Sony are + So I guess that means I need to stay with the + then. Thanks...anymore input would help! Thanks so much

Answer 1

Memorex is what I consider in the middle of the pack in terms of quality. It could just be that the DVD players you've tried to play them on are having problems with that brand.

Try Verbatim, Fujifilm, or Nexxtech (cheap at Circuit City). Buy small 3 or 5 packs until you find a brand that is just as compatible as your Sony DVD-RWs. Then buy the winner in bulk....
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UPDATE:

The idea that +R is less compatible than -R is a matter of opinion really. By the reports from end users, that is true but not by much. The following link shows that:
http://www.videohelp.com/dvd

Truth is that most DVD players can read both. Typically, it's the ones that are more than 4 years old that have the most difficulty. However, I happen to have one of the first DVD player models from Pioneer from back in late 1999 (I remember paying a fortune for it! - $350). It can read both + and - DVD discs, and just about any brand that I've thrown at it. So there are exceptions to the rule.

Answer 2

Most likely they are either dvd-r or dvd+r. your dvd player accepts only one of those types. find out which one. Try using the same program. the rw do ruin over time if you erase them. that may explain your problem.

Answer 3

you say your memorex cds are 16x compatible, but try burning the videos at a slower speed anyway and see if that helps the problem... just because you can go 16x dosen't mean its always the best idea :)

Answer 4

You should at least go with -R since they are 95% compatible with most plaeyrs. Once you start going +R or +/-RW you start to lose compatibility with players since many players never included the codecs to run those.

Answer 5

try to see how deep the burner is burning them into the disk the deeper the better but it takes longer