DVR+R or DVR-R

If my drive will accept DVD+R and DVD-R media is there any advantage to
using one over the other?

Mostly depends on if you intend to play DVD's
that you burn yourself on a stand-alone player.

There used to be some issues with certain types of players
a few years ago, but those have mostly gone away.

Best way would be to try one of each flavor in the
player(s) you intend to use them with.

"Lenny Jacobs" <> wrote in message
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> If my drive will accept DVD+R and DVD-R media is there any advantage to
> using one over the other?
>

On Sun, 6 Jan 2008 10:12:56 -0500, "Lenny Jacobs"
<> wrote:

>If my drive will accept DVD+R and DVD-R media is there any advantage to
>using one over the other?

I did pretty extensive testing on this. I bought sample packs of
both +R and -R and wrote a few things on 5 of each flavor. I
verified that all 10 worked in my two standalone players then I sent
a set to friends and family and asked them to try each out on their
DVD players - Standalone types connected to a television. Bottom
line, all the DVD's, except one, worked. One +R did not work in a
certain standalone, but it was an older machine so I do not really
think it is an issue. Personally I use -R and have never looked
back.

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"Lenny Jacobs" <> wrote in message
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> If my drive will accept DVD+R and DVD-R media is there any advantage to
> using one over the other?

Your question invites a lot of IMO responses, so here is mine.

For most users the only significant difference between the two formats {and
their RW versions} is compatibly with other equipment. If you intend to use
your computer prepared DVD in a DVD player, you should check the player's
format specifications. Not all players will accept both formats and their RW
versions.

Not all DVDs, of either format, are created equal. You should look for
manufacturers who have a good quality reputation.

You may be interested in the FAQs at:
http://dvddemystified.com/dvdfaq.html

Don

Not really, what I am noticing now locally is that there has been a
significant drop in the availability of DVD + R media. Every computer store
I check they only have DVD - R.
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"Lenny Jacobs" <> wrote in message
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> If my drive will accept DVD+R and DVD-R media is there any advantage to
> using one over the other?

On Sun, 6 Jan 2008 10:50:54 -0500, "dgmacmi<>" <>
wrote:

>
>"Lenny Jacobs" <> wrote in message
>news:e%...
>> If my drive will accept DVD+R and DVD-R media is there any advantage to
>> using one over the other?
>
>Your question invites a lot of IMO responses, so here is mine.
>
>For most users the only significant difference between the two formats {and
>their RW versions} is compatibly with other equipment. If you intend to use
>your computer prepared DVD in a DVD player, you should check the player's
>format specifications. Not all players will accept both formats and their RW
>versions.
>
>Not all DVDs, of either format, are created equal. You should look for
>manufacturers who have a good quality reputation.
>
>You may be interested in the FAQs at:
> http://dvddemystified.com/dvdfaq.html
>
>Don

For manufacturer info I use this page:

http://www.digitalfaq.com/media/dvdmedia.htm

The chart has them broken out by classes and is pretty helpful. In
the 1st class chart I decided on Taiyo Yuden and buy them in bulk.
Never made a coasater yet on either laptop or standalone DVD
recorder.

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Ciao,
Falcon

Andre, I've noticed that too here in the UK; bit frustrating really because
I like to use the +R versions.

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"Andre Da Costa[ActiveWin]" <> wrote in message
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> Not really, what I am noticing now locally is that there has been a
> significant drop in the availability of DVD + R media. Every computer
> store I check they only have DVD - R.
> --
> Andre
> Blog: http://adacosta.spaces.live.com
> My Vista Quickstart Guide:
> http://adacosta.spaces.live.com/blog...3DB!9709.entry
> "Lenny Jacobs" <> wrote in message
> news:e%...
>> If my drive will accept DVD+R and DVD-R media is there any advantage to
>> using one over the other?
>
>

"Falcon" <> wrote in message
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> On Sun, 6 Jan 2008 10:50:54 -0500, "dgmacmi<>" <>
> wrote:
>
>>
>>"Lenny Jacobs" <> wrote in message
>>news:e%.. .
>>> If my drive will accept DVD+R and DVD-R media is there any advantage to
>>> using one over the other?
>>
>>Your question invites a lot of IMO responses, so here is mine.
>>
>>For most users the only significant difference between the two formats
>>{and
>>their RW versions} is compatibly with other equipment. If you intend to
>>use
>>your computer prepared DVD in a DVD player, you should check the player's
>>format specifications. Not all players will accept both formats and their
>>RW
>>versions.
>>
>>Not all DVDs, of either format, are created equal. You should look for
>>manufacturers who have a good quality reputation.
>>
>>You may be interested in the FAQs at:
>> http://dvddemystified.com/dvdfaq.html
>>
>>Don
>
> For manufacturer info I use this page:
>
> http://www.digitalfaq.com/media/dvdmedia.htm
>
> The chart has them broken out by classes and is pretty helpful. In
> the 1st class chart I decided on Taiyo Yuden and buy them in bulk.
> Never made a coasater yet on either laptop or standalone DVD
> recorder.
>
> --
> Ciao,
> Falcon

Thank you, I have not seen that chart before.

Don

If you are looking for Standalone DVD player compatibility look to
Verbatim -R 8x and 16x.

The media code on these are MCC 02RG20 for 8x and MCC 03RG20 for 16x.
In the US just about every other week the 16x Verbatim's will be on sale
for ~$15 so really there is not reason to get anything else.

Be aware for Fake Taiyo Yuden (TY) -R discs, the 8x should have a hub
code starting "GG", these have not been faked so you know they will be
original.

Another Highly compatible -R media CMC MAG AM3 usually found in Memorex
16x DVD-R but you never know what media you will get with Memorex so
it's best to stay away from them.

I have yet to find a Standalone player that won't play Verbatim 8x and
16x -R.


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Basically what it is doing to me is making my very great working DVD + R
burner in my Dell 8300 half useless. Oh well! :-\
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"John Barnett MVP" <> wrote in message
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> Andre, I've noticed that too here in the UK; bit frustrating really
> because I like to use the +R versions.
>
> --
> --
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> Associate Expert
> Windows - Shell/User
>
> Web: http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org
> Web: http://vistasupport.mvps.org
>
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> "Andre Da Costa[ActiveWin]" <> wrote in message
> news:...
>> Not really, what I am noticing now locally is that there has been a
>> significant drop in the availability of DVD + R media. Every computer
>> store I check they only have DVD - R.
>> --
>> Andre
>> Blog: http://adacosta.spaces.live.com
>> My Vista Quickstart Guide:
>> http://adacosta.spaces.live.com/blog...3DB!9709.entry
>> "Lenny Jacobs" <> wrote in message
>> news:e%...
>>> If my drive will accept DVD+R and DVD-R media is there any advantage to
>>> using one over the other?
>>
>>
>