http://www.tomshardware.com/hardnews/20040924_134741.html
DVD Forum approves 16x DVD-R, decides on HD DVD logo

By Wolfgang Gruener, Senior Editor

September 24, 2004 - 13:47 EST

Chicago (IL) - The DVD Forum makes little noise in the public these days. Behind the scenes, the organization however is busy in improving its existing and developing new standards. Among others, the DVD-R this week received speed increases to 12x and 16x, the DVD-R video recorder spec was approved. Also, HD DVD got its official logo and a rewritable disc spec.

They also approved DL -R.

Linkafied:
http://www.tomshardware.com/hardnews/20040924_134741.html

let's hope the DVD-R DL comes out SOON!!! i don't need faster speed i need faster speed WITH MORE CAPACITY! =).

You can get DVD+R DL right now...

yesh but DVD-R is more compatible than DVD+R

Mildly, from what I've experienced. Since I can use both, I've opted to write to +R/+RW because the fas termedia was cheaper.
Has anyone read anything about dual layer compatibility ?

it's actually pretty wide:

i'd rather use DVD-R.

http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/Reviews/Specific.aspx?ArticleId=7664

plus the prices are about the same:

http://www.allmediaoutlet.com/allmedia/dvdr-subcat-3.htm

http://www.allmediaoutlet.com/allmedia/dvd-r-subcat-2.htm