wanted to buy some blank dvd's to put films on, was flummoxed by all the different sorts and with the + and - any ideas welcome
2006-10-08 10:36:08 · 7 answers · asked by jess 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
I get the best performance from DVD -R
2006-10-08 10:37:47 · answer #1 · answered by Warlock Fiend 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some dvd players and dvd recorders will only play DVD-R some will only play DVD+R some play or record both
Find out what your dvd recorder can copy and get that type.
The DVD+R format is divergent from the DVD-R format. Hybrid drives that can handle both, often labeled "DVD±RW", are very popular since there is not yet a single standard for recordable DVDs. There are a number of significant technical differences between the dash and plus formats, although most consumers would not notice the difference. One example is the ADIP system of tracking and speed control being less susceptible to interference and error than the LPP system used by DVD-R, which makes the ADIP system more accurate at higher speeds. Also DVD+R(W) has a more robust error management system than DVD-R(W), allowing for more accurate burning to media independent of the quality of the media. Additional session linking methods are quite a bit more accurate with DVD+R(W) versus DVD-R(W), resulting in fewer coasters (damaged or unusable discs) due to buffer under-run and multi-session disks with fewer PI/PO errors.
2006-10-08 11:58:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Look at the manual to ascertain what is compatible with your DVD recorder I.e DVD+ or -.
DVD-R or DVD+R can only be recorded on once - ideal if you want to keep the film but if you may want to record over the film later then use a rewritable disc such as DVD-RW or DVD+RW.
2006-10-08 10:45:51 · answer #3 · answered by Mr Crusty 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Assuming your drive is fairly new it should support either + or -. If it is old and supports only one or the other, that makes your decision simple. If it supports both I would recommend +, it is a little better. You want DVD+R. As for brand, go with Verbatim as they are high quality and are fairly inexpensive, they sell them at Sam's Club if you are a member.
2006-10-08 11:15:01 · answer #4 · answered by mysticman44 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DVD +r are more expensive due to being more stable writing format. but your DVD writer has to be able to read and write either
DVD-R or DVD+R or both. don't buy DVD-R if your drive only uses DVD+R or visa versa.
2006-10-08 10:40:16 · answer #5 · answered by luke_buk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look in your DVD player instructions and it should tell whether it is compatible with + or -.
2006-10-08 10:43:05 · answer #6 · answered by little weed 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to Samsclub for the best advise and price.
2006-10-08 10:38:25 · answer #7 · answered by KonSengWon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋