what is the best format dvd so family can watch on their player dvd-rw or dvd-r?

Answer 1

hi,

the rw is re-writtable, so you can copy over the information on the dvd.

the r is read only ( therefore ideal for putting on sentimential ).

The fact that it has - format makes no diffence, the rw disc will have to be formatted before use, the r dics need to be finialist after recording.

hope this helps wg

Answer 2

Hi Elizabeth,

There are two formats for single layer DVDs. Plus R and Dash R.

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 but I have no solid reason in favor of either and in your case I think it more likely the Dash R should be your choice if your family has older players - say over three years old.

Norm

Answer 3

There are more DVD players that are compatible with DVD-r's then they are with DVD-rw. Older players especially are more likey to reject DVD-rw. However, the best test is to try one out and see.
Also, DVD-rw disks are much more expensive than DVD-r's. DVD-rw's are great if you plan to re-use the disks. If you are going to burn once and keep them then DVD-r's are a better choice

Answer 4

I agree that R is only useable once, while RW is erasable and re-writeable many times over. However, it is important to note that you must use the right format for your player. Some machines only play + discs while others play only - discs. Some play both, but check what your player uses.

Answer 5

I've had fewest problems using DVD+RW, but it seems to be different for each machine and might involve a bit of trial and error.

It will also depend on how old their player is.

Answer 6

That depends. If you want to save what you record, use DVD-R, if you don't want to save, use DVD-RW so you can reuse the disks.

Answer 7

dvd-rw, you can rewrite them about 1000 times

Answer 8

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