2007-02-20 23:54:57 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Consumer Electronics ➔ TiVO & DVRs
DVD-R
- Write-once recordable DVD format with a capacity of 4.7 GB (single layer only).
- The widest acceptance of all recordable DVD video formats.
- The DVD-RW is a rewritable version of the DVD-R.
DVD +R
- Write-once recordable DVD format with a capacity of 4.7 GB (single layer) or 8.5 GB (dual layer).
- Improved tracking / speed control / error-management technologies reduce the number of rejects during manufacture and errors during playback. Because of this, DVD+R disks are less sensitive to media quality than DVD-R disks.
- The DVD+RW is a rewritable version of the DVD+R.
Wat u buy will depend on purpose.if it is for camcorders then u will have to look into the specification b4 buying
2007-02-21 00:05:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi Scott,
The DVD+R and DVD-R are competing formats much like the old VHS and Beta formats in video tapes. Today most drives are Hybrid and handle both formats. They are usually labeled DVD+/-R
The market for recordable DVD technology shows little sign of settling down in favor of either the plus or dash formats, which is mostly the result of the increasing numbers of dual-format devices that can record to both formats; it has become very difficult to find new devices that can only record to one of the formats. However, because the DVD-R format has been in use since 1997, it has had a five-year lead on DVD+R. As such, older or cheaper DVD players (up to 2004 vintage) are more likely to favor the DVD-R standard exclusively, and when creating DVD’s for distribution (where the playing unit is unknown or older) the DVD-R format would normally be preferable.
My personal experience has led me towards using the +R. It is slightly better at error handling so more tolerant of dirty or damaged media and also more tolerant to the subtle differences between players.
Norm
2007-02-21 04:46:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I incredibly have a DVD recorder that i will checklist something that comes via the cable field. It states i will use the two DVD-R and DVD+R yet once I incredibly have used the DVD-R in the oast it kind of feels I incredibly have a lot of hardship attempting to play them lower back on laptops or perhaps the burner that made them. I in simple terms purchase DVD+R subsequently
2016-10-16 04:07:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
dvd-r has been around longer and is more compatible.
Supposedly, dvd+r has better speeds and may be longer lasting, but the age issue is iffy, at best.
I only use -r because I don't like going through all of the trouble to make and deliver a dvd only to have it not work on their player.
2007-02-21 00:03:29 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You would be better off with one that plays all formats +, -, RW and all of the CD formats as well. They are actually about the same in price so get one that does all, that way yo won't be restricted if someone makes a DVD for you.
2007-02-21 03:05:48 · answer #5 · answered by ttpawpaw 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
THE ANSWER IS VERY SIMPLE
+ format will record " normal " aspect tv ( 4:3 )
+ needs to be set up before use
- format will record widescreen ( 16:9 aspect, so ideal if recording widescreen films)
- format needs to be finialst before playing.
It will be better to get a machine that is multi format, not only able to record but PLAY as well, therefore anything given to you, you will be able to play.
There is no " war " between - & + formats.
Hope this helps wg
2007-02-21 05:33:15 · answer #6 · answered by wondergeezer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DVD-R AND DVD+R. IT DEPENDS ON WHAT YOUR DVD RECORDER STATES IN THE MANUAL THAT THAT PARTICULER UNIT WILL USE. JOHNY
2007-02-21 01:56:14 · answer #7 · answered by jed a 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the writing technology is diffrent it doesn't matter to u if u r a novice user
2007-02-21 05:53:00 · answer #8 · answered by Ganesh 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋