Can someone enlighten me on the difference between DVD+R vs. DVD-R? I have
confirmed that my DVD Burner is compatible with both. Are there any
advantages to using one vs. the other?

Jim K.
junkmailforjim@comcast.net

Jim Key wrote:
> Can someone enlighten me on the difference between DVD+R vs. DVD-R? I have
> confirmed that my DVD Burner is compatible with both. Are there any
> advantages to using one vs. the other?
>
> Jim K.
> junkmailforjim@comcast.net
>
>

The very short version is (hey I'm about to go to the gym): DVD+R and
DVD-R have different standards made by different companies DVD+R uses
the same laser type as a DVD player so therefore should be more
compatible however DVD-r are cheaper to buy (well at least where I buy
media from anyway) most dvd players (if you want them for that purpose)
should be able to play both types of disc I would just use whatever is
cheaper.

DVD+RW was made first then DVD-R, DVD+R was made after DVD-R to provide
a lower cost method of data archiving with DVD+RW drives.

Jim Key wrote:
> Can someone enlighten me on the difference between DVD+R vs. DVD-R? I have
> confirmed that my DVD Burner is compatible with both. Are there any
> advantages to using one vs. the other?
>
> Jim K.
> junkmailforjim@comcast.net
>
>

The very short version is (hey I'm about to go to the gym): DVD+R and
DVD-R have different standards made by different companies DVD+R uses
the same laser type as a DVD player so therefore should be more
compatible however DVD-r are cheaper to buy (well at least where I buy
media from anyway) most dvd players (if you want them for that purpose)
should be able to play both types of disc I would just use whatever is
cheaper.

DVD+RW was made first then DVD-R, DVD+R was made after DVD-R to provide
a lower cost method of data archiving with DVD+RW drives.

Jim Key wrote:
> Can someone enlighten me on the difference between DVD+R vs. DVD-R? I have
> confirmed that my DVD Burner is compatible with both. Are there any
> advantages to using one vs. the other?
>
> Jim K.
> junkmailforjim@comcast.net
>
>

The very short version is (hey I'm about to go to the gym): DVD+R and
DVD-R have different standards made by different companies DVD+R uses
the same laser type as a DVD player so therefore should be more
compatible however DVD-r are cheaper to buy (well at least where I buy
media from anyway) most dvd players (if you want them for that purpose)
should be able to play both types of disc I would just use whatever is
cheaper.

DVD+RW was made first then DVD-R, DVD+R was made after DVD-R to provide
a lower cost method of data archiving with DVD+RW drives.

DVD+R allows "fast editable" recording - technology which applies only
when enabled during the recording process. Presumably you can go back
and futz with the recording if the disk isn't finalized but you lose
some space everytime you do. Don't know if it is a matter of the
organic dyes used as the medium or the format of the disk, although I'd
imagine it a factor of the latter.

I use R/W disks for mastering to test the recording, then burn to DVD-R.

Depending on what you read DVD-R or DVD+R may or may not be most
compatible with typical home players.

I ended up having to replace my existing home players just to view my
home recordings.

-steve

Jim Key wrote:

> Can someone enlighten me on the difference between DVD+R vs. DVD-R? I have
> confirmed that my DVD Burner is compatible with both. Are there any
> advantages to using one vs. the other?
>
> Jim K.
> junkmailforjim@comcast.net
>
>

DVD+R allows "fast editable" recording - technology which applies only
when enabled during the recording process. Presumably you can go back
and futz with the recording if the disk isn't finalized but you lose
some space everytime you do. Don't know if it is a matter of the
organic dyes used as the medium or the format of the disk, although I'd
imagine it a factor of the latter.

I use R/W disks for mastering to test the recording, then burn to DVD-R.

Depending on what you read DVD-R or DVD+R may or may not be most
compatible with typical home players.

I ended up having to replace my existing home players just to view my
home recordings.

-steve

Jim Key wrote:

> Can someone enlighten me on the difference between DVD+R vs. DVD-R? I have
> confirmed that my DVD Burner is compatible with both. Are there any
> advantages to using one vs. the other?
>
> Jim K.
> junkmailforjim@comcast.net
>
>

DVD+R allows "fast editable" recording - technology which applies only
when enabled during the recording process. Presumably you can go back
and futz with the recording if the disk isn't finalized but you lose
some space everytime you do. Don't know if it is a matter of the
organic dyes used as the medium or the format of the disk, although I'd
imagine it a factor of the latter.

I use R/W disks for mastering to test the recording, then burn to DVD-R.

Depending on what you read DVD-R or DVD+R may or may not be most
compatible with typical home players.

I ended up having to replace my existing home players just to view my
home recordings.

-steve

Jim Key wrote:

> Can someone enlighten me on the difference between DVD+R vs. DVD-R? I have
> confirmed that my DVD Burner is compatible with both. Are there any
> advantages to using one vs. the other?
>
> Jim K.
> junkmailforjim@comcast.net
>
>