hey i recently bought a Internal DVD Writer and i discover that it can accept DVD+r and DVD-r and i m confused that what is the difference between the + and the -?
2006-12-23 01:25:20 · 8 answers · asked by KingTector 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
This page answers every question you could ever have about this: http://www.umbc.edu/oit/sans/helpdesk/articles/Diff_DVD_formats.html
To quote the last line on the page "Look at DVD burners that support all of the major formats mentioned above, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, and DVD+RW. While a DVD drive that supports all of these formats may be slightly more expensive, it will allow you to use any type of DVD disc to burn to, and you'll be protected from any industry shifts to one format or the other ."
2006-12-23 01:31:54 · answer #1 · answered by martino 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think it has something to do with how the information is stored on the disk. DVD+r is the newest kind, and will usually only work on newer dvd players, ones that are newer than maybe 4 years or so. DVD-r will play on anything. it might be the other way around, but i'm pretty sure i got it right. anyway the difference is small, but can affect where you play your media.
2006-12-23 01:31:03 · answer #2 · answered by free_indeed2000 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Compatability. Once upon a time, this was a big issue, as to whether you planned to play a DVD in a PC or a Mac. Now, they are pretty much universal, either one. I'd say if you have a burner that will do both, you're good. one will eventually go away. You're set, it sounds like.
No, it does NOT mean re-recordable. Disregard that response.
2006-12-23 01:28:39 · answer #3 · answered by Johnny Corndrink 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The DVD-R DVD+R difference can easily be summarized by the following: The DVD-R/RW standard was developed by Pioneer, and is used primarily by Apple and Pioneer. These "minus" discs can only be written to in one layer on the discs surface. In addition, this format is supported by the DVD forum, but is in no way an industry standard. DVD-R/RW discs are cheaper than the "plus" format.
The DVD+R/RW format is supported by Philips, Dell, Sony, HP, and Mcft. These discs can be written to in multiple layers, giving them slightly better and more disc storage than the "minus" format. Because of this additional capacity, they are slightly more expensive than "minus" discs.
2006-12-23 01:35:50 · answer #4 · answered by £º$∑® 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There's no difference, it's like VHS and BETA (if you're old enough to remember it). Eventually only one will be available, but you did good getting one that can handle both.
2006-12-23 01:33:25 · answer #5 · answered by Chris_Knows 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
easier to purchase(a choice)if u cant get r+ then r- will do?mult-format optical drives make swapping discs with other pc users/friends more compatible and user friendly
2006-12-23 01:38:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
DVD "-" r means you can record, but not erase and record over it again. DVD "+" r you can record over and over and over on the same disc
2006-12-23 01:28:27 · answer #7 · answered by rachel 5 · 0⤊ 5⤋
One's positive, the other's negative.
2006-12-23 01:28:03 · answer #8 · answered by Roy S 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋