Professor Frink Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 It's a pretty simple question -- I just got a DVD burner that does both DVD-R and DVD+R (and also RWs, of course). But which format is better for what purpose? As of right now, I only plan to use this for data DVDs to be read by other computers with DVD-ROM drives. In that case, am I better off doing "+" or "-", to ensure compatibility?And just in case, which of the two is better for making DVD movies to be played in a standard DVD player? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tak Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 [link]DVD-R and DVD-RWDVD-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 80% 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).These formats are supported by DVDForum.DVD+R and DVD+RWDVD+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 89% 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).These formats are supported by the DVD+RW Alliance.Percentage-wise, DVD-R(W) wins. Your milage will vary, though. The source computer may be able to read the discs, but you don't know if your target computer will.Example: I have a burner that does DVD+-RW. The other drives in the house refuse to read DVD+R(W), only the - variation. I prefer using +, though - just feels like a better designed format. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slimster Posted September 19, 2004 Share Posted September 19, 2004 I use dvd-r for my home dvds for my standaloneand dvd+r for data backup.As far as compability dvd-r is the way to go... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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