DVD-R/+R wchich one to use ?

[MrRobercik]

Hi !
I just ordered me my first DVD recorder, and my question is what diference makes using -/+ media ? is it about compatibility ? I ordered NEC 8X burner.

 

[DaveSimmons]

search "DVD" this gets asked a couple of times a week.

 

[Antisocial Virge]

I use whatever I find on sale.

 

[BatmanNate]

+R dual layer specs are supposed to be released today. We should see burners/media by this spring. -R is slated for december to the tune of 1x. We'll see. I wouldn't mind a dual format with +r dual layer this spring if it can handle descent CDR and DVD ripping speeds.

 

[Zim Hosein]

Originally posted by: MrRobercik
Hi !
I just ordered me my first DVD recorder, and my question is what diference makes using -/+ media ? is it about compatibility ? I ordered NEC 8X burner.

MrRobercik, I started a poll about this in OT where members showed that they prefered - media, the thread is here:

Q: For those of you who backup their DVD movies... :beer:

 

[MDE]

Non-subscriber link

 

[Sid59]

use both .. usually ..

-R for dvd videos
+R for data

i've done both bot videos and data and it makes little difference in dvd drives and standalones.

 

[MrRobercik]

Thanx, this helps a lot. What about RW ? Are they playable , or just for data backup ?

 

[DaveSimmons]

-RW play fine on my Sony. www.dvdrhelp.com (imentioned in many of the older threads) will tell you about +RW and specific players.

 

[MrRobercik]

Thanks, that helps a lot.....
one more question : I want to send my DVD's to Europe ,and of course keep a copy to myself in US. Can I burn a region free DVD or do I need to make a diferent one for europe and US ?

 

[gsellis]

Originally posted by: MrRobercik
Thanks, that helps a lot.....
one more question : I want to send my DVD's to Europe ,and of course keep a copy to myself in US. Can I burn a region free DVD or do I need to make a diferent one for europe and US ?

Any DVD you create the content for will be region-free. Your issue will NTSC vs PAL.

Really, go to DVDHelp as many of the questions you have will be answered there.

 

[CraigRT]

-R for video... I've yet been able to get a +R disc to work in a DVD player.