DVD-R +, - what's the low down? - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

j0hnb · 06-10-2004, 08:18 AM

This is something I haven't been able to get a straight answer out of, what is the difference between DVD-R and DVD+R??? I'm just buying the +- ones, because my burner supports both, but is there a real difference?

mikec · 06-10-2004, 08:38 AM

dvd-r is more compatible with set top dvd players, and the media is much less expensive.

dvd+r currently can be written to faster than dvd-r.

check out this site, http://www.videohelp.com/ extremely helpful!

This is info from that site:

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DVD-R and DVD-RW
DVD-R/W was the first DVD recording format released that was compatible with standalone DVD Players.
DVD-R is a non-rewriteable format and it is compatible with about 93% of all DVD Players and most DVD-ROMs.
DVD-RW is a rewriteable format and it is compatible with about 79% of all DVD Players and most DVD-ROMs.
DVD-R/W supports single side 4.37 computer GB* DVDs(called DVD-5) and double sided 8.75 computer GB* DVDs(called DVD-10).

DVD+R and DVD+RW
DVD+R/W has some "better" features than DVD-R/W such as lossless linking and both CAV and CLV writing.
DVD+R is a non-rewritable format and it is compatible with about 88% of all DVD Players and most DVD-ROMs.
DVD+RW is a rewritable format and is compatible with about 79% of all DVD Players and most DVD-ROMs.
DVD+R/W supports single side 4.37 computer GB* DVDs(called DVD-5) and double side 8.75 computer GB* DVDs(called DVD-10).

Personally I only use dvd-r.

j0hnb · 06-10-2004, 08:38 AM

alright, thanks

Cocktopus · 06-10-2004, 07:59 PM

side note....current dual layer drives use + to write DL. i guess eventually we'll end up seeing dual format dual layer drives. confused yet?

punx1325 · 06-10-2004, 10:55 PM

My friend says DVD-R's will not play on XBOX. As for DVD+R I haven't tried yet...

Sty · 06-11-2004, 01:16 AM

any dvd-r/rw's play nicely on my xbox, dvd+r/rw's are much more incompatible.

06-10-2004, 08:18 AM	#1 (permalink)
j0hnb Crazy Location: Arnold, MD	DVD-R +, - what's the low down? This is something I haven't been able to get a straight answer out of, what is the difference between DVD-R and DVD+R??? I'm just buying the +- ones, because my burner supports both, but is there a real difference?

06-10-2004, 10:55 PM	#5 (permalink)
punx1325 Junkie Location: San Diego	My friend says DVD-R's will not play on XBOX. As for DVD+R I haven't tried yet... __________________ If something seems too good to be true, then it probably is....

06-11-2004, 01:16 AM	#6 (permalink)
Sty Patron Administrator Location: Tôkyô, Japan	any dvd-r/rw's play nicely on my xbox, dvd+r/rw's are much more incompatible. __________________ br, Sty I route, therefore you exist

06-10-2004, 08:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
j0hnb Crazy Location: Arnold, MD	alright, thanks

06-10-2004, 07:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
Cocktopus Insane	side note....current dual layer drives use + to write DL. i guess eventually we'll end up seeing dual format dual layer drives. confused yet?