I need to buy some blank DVD's (recordable DVD's not Re-writtable) i've noticed that there are two types... + and -. How do i know which DVD, + or - to buy? please help!
2006-10-25 03:23:05 · 10 answers · asked by Littleme 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
It doesn't matter, but be consistent. You can't easily copy a + to a -.
2006-10-25 03:24:49 · answer #1 · answered by S K 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't really matter, it's a question of compatibility. Check the machine you will ultimately use the DVD's on (PC, DVD player or sending to friends) and whether or not it supports + or - or both. More recent machines (last year or so) cope with both, but that's not always the case. Older machines have a tendency to support DVD-R, but again not always the case.
Furthermore, when you buy the DVD media you choose, make sure they are branded (I prefer Verbatim DVD-R) and have a write speed printed on them, currently x4 or x8.
2006-10-26 00:37:04 · answer #2 · answered by drcswalker 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on the recorder you have, the most Commons ones are the DVD-R but if your burner is relatively new it should take either one, one more thing to keep in mind is what is the use your going to give as some older players will not read the + like for example the Sony PlayStation2 wont read them.
2006-10-25 03:33:34 · answer #3 · answered by psychmac 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
check the manual for your dvd player and it will tell you which dvd's it will play. You want to make sure it will play one or the other before buying a specific type. And despite what the guy above me says, it does matter. If your dvd player doesn't play both + and - and you get the wrong kind, it wont play. you will just get a choppy pixelated image.
2006-10-25 03:26:05 · answer #4 · answered by Mr. Brain 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It should say on the front of your drive whether it's DVD-R or DVD+R.
Assuming you're using a newer version of Windows (XP, NT, or similar), you can also go to Start->settings->control panel->Administrative Tools->component services. Search through until you see your DVD drive and it will have more info.
Again, your best bet is on the front of the drive itself.
2006-10-25 03:27:19 · answer #5 · answered by Tony P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi!
The drive is labeled wit either: DVR-R (older ones) DVD+R and DVD+-R (DVD-+R). If not, try using DVD-R (older ones) that are more likely to work on any DVD.
Good luck!
2006-10-25 03:26:10 · answer #6 · answered by Robintel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It does matter if you plan on playing them on a TV DVD player. they have to match up.
TV player is a + then get + dvds.. If - then get - disks.. Well you get the idea.. :)
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2006-10-25 03:40:05 · answer #7 · answered by Elaine B 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i always use dvd-r .never had a problem single use only
2006-10-25 03:27:51 · answer #8 · answered by FRANCIS247 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on the length of film you want to put on it. dual layer can do twice as much video at a total of 8.5 gig
2006-10-25 03:26:15 · answer #9 · answered by King Vinny 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go here and read up on the different formats
http://www.cdfreaks.com/article/110
2006-10-25 03:32:04 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋