DVD-R/W vs DVD+R/W

[Com807877]

Hi all,

Does anyone have any comments about these two types of media? (dvd-r/w vs dvd+r/w) Which one is superior? Which one has more support?

Thanks!

 

[Antisocial Virge]

Everyone seems to say dvd-R has more support but I have read in magazines and also on a episode of techTV that dvd+r is more compatible. I have a +r and the only prob I find is the media cost. I figure the way things are going you will have a new burner before you really have to worry about a format being dead.

I think Microsoft is going for dvd+r also so that could make a difference.

 

[billyjak]

I would get the new Sony DVD +- R,RW it does both formats and Maximum PC gave it a 10 on last months review.
I'm going to get this drive myself as I don't want to be left in the dust if they decide one way or another.
Another thing to think about is the new drives that are comming out like Blue Ray, they may change the format again.

 

[buleyb]

Agreed, I see more DVD-R and -R/W stuff on the market, but I think the biggest players are behind +R and +R/W (Philips <-- Both sides, Ricoh, Verbatim, HP, Dell, Sony <-- playing both sides , Yamaha, Microsoft). Not that the -R(R/W) campaign doesn't have its own big players, but I have some faith...





Either way, by the time this is settled, the blue-laser technologies will be feuding (hopefully not, but dreams are usually just dreams), and 27GB discs will be the new thing...waiting in this industry is usually a never ending battle, especially with those Sony 500A tri-mode DVD burners on the market...way to choose sides Switzerland, I mean Sony...

 

[Shagga]

Originally posted by: Antisocial-Virge
Everyone seems to say dvd-R has more support but I have read in magazines and also on a episode of techTV that dvd+r is more compatible. I have a +r and the only prob I find is the media cost. I figure the way things are going you will have a new burner before you really have to worry about a format being dead.

I think Microsoft is going for dvd+r also so that could make a difference.

I agree. I have also read form a number of sources that DVD+R/RW is more compatible with stand alone DVD players.

 

[LethalWolfe]

Originally posted by: Antisocial-Virge
Everyone seems to say dvd-R has more support but I have read in magazines and also on a episode of techTV that dvd+r is more compatible. I have a +r and the only prob I find is the media cost. I figure the way things are going you will have a new burner before you really have to worry about a format being dead.

I think Microsoft is going for dvd+r also so that could make a difference.

Looking at current players you are correct. But the farther back you go the less compatible "+" is. Right now, IMO. "-" is the dominant format (or at least the most recognized) but "+" is making headway and it looks like it will probably be a nice, long knock-down-drag-out fit to the bitter end leaving consumers guessing as to which one they should buy for years to come.


Lethal

 

[Alkali]

Get the DUAL format DVD writer !!!!!!!!!

(see my sig)

 

[Athlon4all]

AT FAQ on this subject

 

[jasonsRX7]

I picked up a + drive at Sams Club on an impulse buy because they happened to have a couple for cheap ($214). I figured by the time a standard was finalized, mine would be obsolete and I'd be wanting a new one anyway. It works well and I've really enjoyed it, but the + media does cost a bit more. However, I've heard people say that the + media costs the same as the quality - media (and the cheap - media is crap).

 

[Antisocial Virge]

Looking at current players you are correct. But the farther back you go the less compatible "+"

Actually thats the direct opposite from what TechTv found in testing.

I figured by the time a standard was finalized, mine would be obsolete and I'd be wanting a new one anyway.

Ditto. Buy whatever is cheaper and works for yea.

 

[LethalWolfe]

Originally posted by: Antisocial-Virge

Looking at current players you are correct. But the farther back you go the less compatible "+"

Actually thats the direct opposite from what TechTv found in testing.
.

Can someone post a link to this? Maybe I'm not looking hard enough but at TechTV.com they say that -R is more compatible than +R, and the older the player the less compatible +R is.


Lethal

 

[Antisocial Virge]

Can someone post a link to this? Maybe I'm not looking hard enough but at TechTV.com they say that -R is more compatible than +R, and the older the player the less compatible +R is.

*shrug* just saw it on TV the other day. Someone posted a link to a computer mag that said the same thing the other day. I'll see if I can find it.

Small blurb here mentioning another study

http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/1,aid,105848,pg,14,00.asp

 

[PlatinumGold]

i just bought a dvd+r/rw last night. was in the HD forum.

no matter. i'll use it for 1 or 2 years and then get whatever is the standard then.

 

[jasonsRX7]

Try these links

For the +R/RW technology
http://www.dvdplusrw.org/
http://www.dvdrw.com

The DVD Forum doesn't very much information about the -R/RW technology, but here's what they mention
http://www.dvdforum.com/tech-dvdprimer.htm

 

[Mrburns2007]

I was looking at the media today in Best Buy and they were both $10 for 5 pack 4x speed and had jewel cases as well.

Probably a higher quality media then the low priced media from online.

 

[psianime]

DVD+R.

 

[Dark1]

Originally posted by: Alkali
Get the DUAL format DVD writer !!!!!!!!!

(see my sig)

If you get a drive like this it won't matter to you which media ends up on top.

 

[Pariah]

Originally posted by: Dark1

Originally posted by: Alkali
Get the DUAL format DVD writer !!!!!!!!!

(see my sig)

If you get a drive like this it won't matter to you which media ends up on top.

By the time one of these standards wins, if one does at all, this drive will be so outdated it won't make a difference that it writes everything.

PCMag

 

[lastig21]

If you don't mind the media costs, I would suggest getting a +r/rw burner. +r is faster when compared to -r (faster burning speeds and fast finalizing of the disc). With this said, I most often use -r because of the cheaper media cost. I have the sony dru-500a, and like the options it brings. My standalone dvd player plays all formats -r/rw & +r/rw. It is several years old now.

 

[Tired of the Bull]

The Sony is the easy choice but it comes with a price premium. Keep in mind that whichever you select will probably only have a two year life cycle due to storage options that are on the way.

 

[RichieZ]

Got the Pioneer A04 cause it was relativly cheap (150), by the time the standard is decided i'll just buy a new drive. And at least now I can "backup" my ps2 games and movies.