What's the differnce between DVD-R and DVD+R?

Question

And which one is better for burning a movie to it?

Answer 1

These are indeed two different types of recordable discs. HOWEVER, DVD-R's are far more compatible with "regular" DVD players out there, though MOST of the newer players can support playing just about any format.
If you've got an older "regular" DVD player, or if you plan to play your burned DVD on someone else's "regular" DVD player, your safest bet would be to record onto DVD-R discs.
And here's another "hint". When burning your movie, burn it at the SLOWEST speed possible. You'll have less chance of problems with your finished disc.
Good luck.

Answer 2

It's just the way they're formatted.
Both work equally well for burning
movies.
The key is not the DVD.
The key is the recorder.
Use a regular market recorder
and you will burn better DVD's than
recording with a PC.

Answer 3

DVD-R/RW is an official format approved by the DVD Recording committee as a universal standard.

DVD+R/RW is an unofficial format developed by Philips (inventor of the CD)

I stick with DVD- as there are less compatibility issues with standalone players.

Answer 4

They are different formats used to make a DVD. DVD+R is the most popular, if you want a more universal disk that will play in most every DVD player, stick with the DVD+R.

Answer 5

In reality, there really is no major difference with + or - (dash). It's personal preference. IMO, I use the +R most of the times and it works fine with burning movies. I use mostly Memorex 16x +Rs or HP 16x +Rs.