2006-10-13 02:11:51 · 3 answers · asked by MRB 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
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DVD-R/W was the first DVD recording format released that was compatible with standalone DVD Players.
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DVD-R is a non-rewriteable format and it is compatible with about 93% of all DVD Players and most DVD-ROMs.
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DVD-RW is a rewriteable format and it is compatible with about 79% of all DVD Players and most DVD-ROMs.
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DVD-R/W supports single side 4.37 computer GB DVDs(called DVD-5 and double sided 8.75 computer GB* DVDs(called DVD-10).
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DVD+R/W has some "better" features than DVD-R/W such as lossless linking and both CAV and CLV writing.
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DVD+R is a non-rewritable format and it is compatible with about 88% of all DVD Players and most DVD-ROMs.
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DVD+RW is a rewritable format and is compatible with about 79% of all DVD Players and most DVD-ROMs.
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DVD+R/W supports single side 4.37 computer GB* DVDs(called DVD-5) and double side 8.75 computer GB* DVDs(called DVD-10).
2006-10-13 02:27:32 · answer #1 · answered by lostship 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have even asked the clerks at stores this question and all I got was, the + is better and not many people buy the -. I burn movies all the time and have used both. Personally I can't tell the difference.
2006-10-13 09:19:45 · answer #2 · answered by Michelle 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its the recording format '-' is officially approved by international forum '+' is not it was invented by sony however + is supposed to be better for data protection
2006-10-13 09:21:49 · answer #3 · answered by abh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋