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Mitch Buss · November 19th, 2004, 12:37 PM

What is the difference between DVD-R and DVD+R? I have no idea.

Mitch

Ed Smith · November 19th, 2004, 01:00 PM

Pretty much just the '+' and the '-' these days...

-R disks have been out longer and is backed by pioneer, which is part of the DVD forum. Its said to be compatible with about 93% of settop players.

+R disks are backed by the likes of philips, which is part of the DVD+RW Alliance. And are said to be about 89% compaible with settop DVD players.

To be honest now adays you can get DVD burners that will write to bove formats. And pretty much any new DVD settop player should play both.

Please see this link for more info:

http://www.videohelp.com/dvd

Hope this helps,

Benjamin Durin · November 23rd, 2004, 03:14 AM

I read somewhere that DVD+R are a little quicker to burn than DVD-R (when closing the DVD).

Benjamin.

Lars Siden · November 23rd, 2004, 05:20 AM

Hi guys,

I also heard that DVD -R should be more compatible than their +R brother. BUT my own tests shows the opposite!

I've had 3 DVD players ( pioneer 514, Centrum Gemini and now KISS DP 1500 ) - all plays +R DVD:s better and more reliable. The same goes for my brothers DVD players.

One more thing that I've noticed is that when I run the Nero media quality check, +R medias often gets better results than -R medias.

This is just my opionions and thoughts...

// Lazze \\

November 19th, 2004, 12:37 PM	#1
Mitch Buss Regular Crew Join Date: May 2004 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 184	DVD-R and DVD+R What is the difference between DVD-R and DVD+R? I have no idea. Mitch

November 19th, 2004, 01:00 PM	#2
Ed Smith Wrangler Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hampshire, England Posts: 1,545	Pretty much just the '+' and the '-' these days... -R disks have been out longer and is backed by pioneer, which is part of the DVD forum. Its said to be compatible with about 93% of settop players. +R disks are backed by the likes of philips, which is part of the DVD+RW Alliance. And are said to be about 89% compaible with settop DVD players. To be honest now adays you can get DVD burners that will write to bove formats. And pretty much any new DVD settop player should play both. Please see this link for more info: http://www.videohelp.com/dvd Hope this helps, __________________ Ed Smith Hampshire, UK Good things come to those who wait My Skiing web www.Frostytour.co.uk For quick answers Search dvinfo.net \| The best in the business: dvinfo.net Sponsors

November 23rd, 2004, 03:14 AM	#3
Benjamin Durin Major Player Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Taipei, Taiwan Posts: 212	I read somewhere that DVD+R are a little quicker to burn than DVD-R (when closing the DVD). Benjamin.

November 23rd, 2004, 05:20 AM	#4
Lars Siden Major Player Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sweden, Stockholm Posts: 469	Hi guys, I also heard that DVD -R should be more compatible than their +R brother. BUT my own tests shows the opposite! I've had 3 DVD players ( pioneer 514, Centrum Gemini and now KISS DP 1500 ) - all plays +R DVD:s better and more reliable. The same goes for my brothers DVD players. One more thing that I've noticed is that when I run the Nero media quality check, +R medias often gets better results than -R medias. This is just my opionions and thoughts... // Lazze \\