i want to buy a dvd recorder\vcr - i don't know whether to get a "+" or a "-". I read that the "-" format is more compatible but the guy in Curry's was telling me the "+" format is best as the "-" are being phased out. My laptop has a "-" DVD. I want to use it to transfer videos to DVD (obviously) but I also want to transfer camcorder tapes to DVD.
2006-09-07 00:39:24 · 8 answers · asked by Yvonne F 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Other - Electronics
I bought a panasonic dmr-es15. It records on -r -rw +r +rw dvd-ram, and dual layer, plays divx movies, cd and mp3. Some recorders have a hard disk built in, and if you can afford it, it's well worth it, because there are always programs that will go longer than one dvd, unless you use the lower quality. You might want to program it when you're away, and with a built in hard disk you can fit more hours, without needing to change dvds.
2006-09-07 00:51:01 · answer #1 · answered by Wotan210 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well i would disagree because the most used format is the - discs. But you can get ones where they do both - and + formats. If you are recording onto video mode - It gives you the option to choose - then they will playback onto any dvd player anywhere
2006-09-07 07:47:52 · answer #2 · answered by andrew_glasgow_male2006 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on your discs really, but currys talk a lot of crap to get the sale. You'd be best getting on e that does + and - in my opinion. The quality is no different.
2006-09-07 07:43:05 · answer #3 · answered by heleneaustin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think - R are the best i use them for my laptop and they wont phase out i work in a computer company and we still make - r laptops!!
2006-09-07 08:35:39 · answer #4 · answered by rachel1985murray 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most decent recorders can use both,try the phillips,mines great.Make sure u get one with a hard drive.
2006-09-07 07:41:46 · answer #5 · answered by Alfred E. Newman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if the dvd player is - get - means you can play dvd's on laptop u copy.
I bought a new samsung hd hdd dvd recorder its xvid and - drive.
2006-09-07 07:41:32 · answer #6 · answered by Nutty Girl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a dual one that does both types ..Check out Argos they're doing good deals at the moment or wait for the Xmas sales.
2006-09-07 08:07:25 · answer #7 · answered by Red 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
even i had the exact same prob. most laptop now can record both + & -, check on your laptop console, if you see the sign RM then it can record both.
2006-09-07 07:42:43 · answer #8 · answered by VEDIO LAND 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋