2006-10-04 03:49:38 · 8 answers · asked by pg_top 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Thanks for the answers so far.
Can I play a downloaded movie that has been put on a dvd-r on my XBOX 360 ?
2006-10-04 04:26:45 · update #1
There isn't much difference at all, or some reason different companies decided to come out with competing formats at the same time. (kind of like the new blu-Ray and DVD-HD formats coming out) There was some compatibility issues early on in the DVD recording era, in that some brands of players would only recognize one or the other. Now that isn't nearly as big of an issue, with most brands of burners and players recognizing both formats. I personally use DVD-R most of the time, because that was what I tried first and had no issues with it, since then I have tried DVD+R with no difference at all. I have been able to make home movies that I could watch in multiple DVD players with both formats with no trouble.
2006-10-04 04:01:35 · answer #1 · answered by simplyrelaxinginblvl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the two recordable DVD formats are DVD-R and DVD+R. They use diverse approachs for directing the laser and formatting. At one time there have been significant variations in the way the two format's recorders operated. enhancing features, erasing, and finalization have been diverse. Now, in spite of the undeniable fact that, i do no longer think of there's a brilliant distinction in operation or overall performance; new DVD gamers will examine the two kinds, and you may get laptop drives which will record the two format. additionally, media availability and fee are relating to a similar.
2016-10-18 11:36:13 · answer #2 · answered by briscoe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DVD+R and DVD-R are different formats of recordable DVD. Before you buy DVDs for recording you need to ensure you have the relevant type of disc (you may even take this into consideration when buying the DVD writer in the first place). Most DVD recorders will play both formats but only record to one of them (SONY record on both formats though).
You will have to check which format your computer will write to and read as well. The bit which denotes the format is the + or - sign.
The R stands for recordable which means you can write to it once, RW stands for rewritable which means you can write over it so you can use it over and over again.
2006-10-04 04:03:48 · answer #3 · answered by ehc11 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
um as far as i know a DVD r is when you can play a copied DVD that's been done on a computer.for instance you down load your music or movie from a computer then you burn it onto a DVD or CD can play the disc on a DVD r compatible DVD player or CD player.
2006-10-04 04:06:18 · answer #4 · answered by akyleryan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chris is right its just a preference issue really. DVD-R play on nearly all dvd players and is most popular
2006-10-04 04:06:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, the difference is not that one can be erased adn written over, that's a DVD-RW. =r and -r are simply different formats. I know Mac's won't accept one, and PC's won't accept the other. I can't remember which, though.
2006-10-04 03:52:22 · answer #6 · answered by smashley 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just the burning format...also, you can play dvd-r's virtually on any dvd player (as opposed to dvd+r)
2006-10-04 03:51:21 · answer #7 · answered by Chris™ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
one can be 'erased' and taped over - the other can't
edited: thanks smashley - I stand corrected!
2006-10-04 03:50:31 · answer #8 · answered by tristanrobin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋