2007-07-17 04:23:07 · 3 answers · asked by LEE W 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Home Theater
Plus or minus what, exactly?
2007-07-17 04:26:15 · answer #1 · answered by Leon D 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
DVD plus is mainly backed by Philips, HP and Dell. DVD minus is mainly backed by Pioneer, Toshiba and Apple.
DVD plus and DVD minus are for a large share compatible with each other, and a real winner is not necessary.
The tide seems to be turning to the DVD+ format, however. Usually, you consider the + and - when purchasing a DVD RECORDER, and not a player. The first players were of the DVD- variety. Some home-recorded DVD+ disks will not play in the older DVD- players. The DVD- disks will usually play in the DVD+ players.
If you're buying a player only, I wouldn't worry about the differences because most players manufactured today play both formats.
2007-07-17 06:30:06 · answer #2 · answered by Let me steer you 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Neither DVD+R/RW nor DVD-R/RW meet the standards for DVD playback, but modern DVD players are able to play either format.
2007-07-17 20:14:01 · answer #3 · answered by gp4rts 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋