What's the difference between the DVD+R and the DVD-R..what exactly are they for..?

Answer 1

To answer this question in very simple terms: almost none.

There appears to be no physical, and little functional, difference between the DVD-R/-RW discs and the DVD+R/+RW discs. The DVD-R ("dash” R) and -RW media are officially approved by the group called DVD Forum, and the DVD+R ("plus” R) and +RW are not. The DVD+R/+RW media are supported by the DVD+RW Alliance.

The main difference seems to lie in the DVDs' built-in defects management, the way they can be formatted and, of course, their price.

If you are burning movies, DVD+R is usually more compatible with more recent DVD Video Players.

DVD-R for the older DVD players.

If you are burning data then DVD-R seems to be more ideal because it stores information in a more organized way than DVD+R.

But, DVD+R will store your data just fine.

So in the end. It really doesn't matter much. They both hold the same amount of data so the only one thing you truly have to worry about is the brand. The cheaper the brand, the more likely your stuff won't record right.

I use Sony DVD+R to clone DVDs and Sony DVD-R to do backups of my music and photos.

I hope this helps!

Answer 2

Short for Short for DVD-Recordable, a recordable DVD format similar to CD-R. A DVD-R can only record data once and then the data becomes permanent on the disc. The disc can not be recorded onto a second time. There also are two additional standards for DVD-R disks: DVD-RG for general use, and DVD-RA for authoring, which is used for mastering DVD video or data and is not typically available to the general public. DVD-R, DVD-RW and DVD-RAM are supported by Panasonic, Toshiba, Apple Computer, Hitachi, NEC, Pioneer, Samsung and Sharp. These formats are also supported by the DVD Forum.

Short for DVD+Recordable, a recordable DVD format similar to CD-R. A DVD+R can only record data once and then the data becomes permanent on the disc. The disc can not be recorded onto a second time. DVD+R and DVD+RW formats are supported by Philips, Sony, Hewlett Packard, Dell, Ricoh, Yamaha and others.

Answer 3

There are some technical adjustments between the two, there is likewise DVD-RAM and Blu-ray now besides. it extremely is a various medium, purely a various format of DVD. you are able to desire to first confirm what your DVD burner helps (could desire to be the two on the packaging of the DVD burner or a minimum of on the internet internet site of the producer), then you definately could desire to confirm what your DVD participant on your television helps (comparable component, the two on the packaging or webiste), finally, in the event that they the two are supported by your recorder and participant, get a small %. of the two and burn a similar action picture and spot which seems extra constructive on your television. sturdy success.

Answer 4

DVD-R was created first for non-computer DVD players. (Think like CD-R)
DVD+R came along next and was created for computer DVD burners (The - was already used to had to be + instead)
Today most DVD burners can use either + or -. And most DVD players can also play both, but for sure DVD-R.
If you are creating a DVD for computer use only (data), DVD+R is best
If you are creating for either or for DVD player only, use DVD-R
Originally the DVD-R were much more expensive, but demand has brought the + and - to within pennies of each other.

Answer 5

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