Dvd-r vs Dvd+r

[jim1976]

I recently bought a plextor 708A, and I'm trying to grasp the difference between them.
AFAIK they perform pretty much the same functions and they only differ in compatibility issues,but can someone give me a clearer understanding on these formats?
Thanks in advance

 

[DaveSimmons]

Use search and type "DVD" this gets asked every few days.

 

[applesseed]

Here's a good site from DVDrHelp.com - click here to go directly to the DVD section.

 

[Erasmus-X]

I've been sticking with DVD-R, because a) they work with most everything and b) my laptop's DVD recorder will only write to that format. DVD+R/RW does have features (i.e. CAV/CLV writing and lossless linking) that are not present on DVD-R/RW, but they don't seem to matter to me anyway. I guess it just depends on what your needs are.

If you're looking for near 100% compatibility with players and computer readers, DVD-R/RW would probably be the way to go.

 

[eklass]

basic differences for consumers:

+R ~ $1/disc
-R ~ $0.50/disc

-R is more compatable and cheaper

i think the only thing +R has besides extra "features" is i haven't seen any 8X -R media... not that anyone can affor it

 

[DotheDamnTHing]

-r being more compatible and cheaper while +r is mainly for data backups and a bit more expensive