What is the different between the DVD-R and the DVD+R ?

Answer 1

The truth is that the two competing technologies use different formats. No single company "owns" DVD and both technologies have their "champions".

DVD-R/RW was developed by Pioneer. Based on CD-RW technology, it uses a similar pitch of the helix, mark length of the 'burn' for data, and rotation control. DVD-R/RW is supported by the DVD Forum, an industry-wide group of hardware and software developers, and computer peripheral manufacturers. The DVD-R format has been standardized in ECMA-279 by the Forum, but this is a private standard, not an 'industry' ISO standard like the CD-R/RW Red Book or Orange Book standard.

DVD+R/RW is also based on CD-RW technology. DVD+R/RW is supported by Sony, Philips, HP, Dell, Ricoh, Yamaha, and others, and has recently been endorsed by Microsoft. DVD+R/RW is not supported by the DVD Forum, but the Forum has no power to set industry standards, so it becomes a market-driven issue.

Technical Answer

DVD+R is a dvd disc that allows multiple layers for one disc where as dvd-r only allows one layer. They will not compete to become the de Facto standard, because they are both here to stay. Multi layer DVD+R can allow extra capacity per disc than DVD-R hence its high cost!

Answer 2

They are two slightly different formats. One is used more for computers, and the other more for DVD's for tv. Many readers and writers will handle both these days, but it is very frustrating. Look carefully at that + and - sign, and make sure it is compatible with your devices. A dvd - drive won't write (or in some cases read) a dvd + disk, and vice verse.

Answer 3

different between the DVD-R and the DVD+R ? simple
DVD-R, has no +
DVD+, has no -
that is the different between the DVD-R and the DVD+R , now if your going to burn some dvd movies. just use a dvd(r) and nero 7.2 .burning software . but remember it is .illegal to make copies of dvd movies. if your just using the dvd (r) & dvd(rw) disk .for data back up or making a system recovery cd. that is fine to do so .all dvd(r) & dvd(rw) disk can back up data fom the hard drive but you will need to use nero7.2 burning software if your going to back up data on to dvd(r) & dvd(rw) disk. if your going to make a system recovery .cd . use a dvd(r) disk online ..

Answer 4

Im no expert but I know that DVD+R is faster for burning but does not work in as many DVD players as DVD-R. I use DVD-R because it is widely compatible.

Answer 5

dvd-r uses organic dye technology,like cd-r and is compatible with most dvd drives and players.dvd+r also is a write once variation of dvd+rw

Answer 6

- and + when they decided to print the box.

They are the same thing.

DVD-RW is rewritable. DVD-R records one-time only.

Answer 7

................your answer is but a small click away :-)

http://www.systemax.co.uk/contentModules/htm/dvd/What-is-the-difference-between-DVD-+R.htm

Answer 8

nothing