Question about DVD-RW drives

[Argo]

If I buy a dvd-rw drive, will I be able to burn regular *.avi files into dvd movies?

 

[cpals]

you'd have to convert them to .mpg

 

[Argo]

Originally posted by: cpals
you'd have to convert them to .mpg

But they'll be like regular DVD disks, playable on standalone dvd players? The reason I'm asking - I got a bunch of ducktales movies that I'd like to burn to dvds.

 

[Anubis]

yes but you will have to convert them. most burning programs that burn dvd movies will do it for you

roxio 6 does it for me. it came with my plextor 708a

 

[cpals]

Most of the newer DVD players can play DVD-Rs fine.

 

[Argo]

What about formats? Should I get +, - or +-?

 

[cpals]

Originally posted by: Argo
What about formats? Should I get +, - or +-?

I just got one at NewEgg that can record both for $115.

Edit:
+- just means you can record in either DVD-R or DVD+R. You can try burning both types and see if they both play in your dvd player.

 

[Shawn]

Originally posted by: Argo
What about formats? Should I get +, - or +-?

it really depends on your player. there are some sites out there that list what players can read what kind of disks. I have DVD+R and both of my Sony DVD players read them fine but my one RCA has trouble reading most of the movies i burn.

 

[Argo]

Originally posted by: iloveme2

Originally posted by: Argo
What about formats? Should I get +, - or +-?

it really depends on your player. there are some sites out there that list what players can read what kind of disks. I have DVD+R and both of my Sony DVD players read them fine but my one RCA has trouble reading most of the movies i burn.

Cool looks like my Sony players will support DVD+R format, but I'll get the drive that supports both formats just to be on the safe side.

 

[RU482]

Originally posted by: iloveme2

Originally posted by: Argo
What about formats? Should I get +, - or +-?

it really depends on your player. there are some sites out there that list what players can read what kind of disks. I have DVD+R and both of my Sony DVD players read them fine but my one RCA has trouble reading most of the movies i burn.

Curious...anyone know which sites??

 

[AvesPKS]

Originally posted by: redly1

Originally posted by: iloveme2

Originally posted by: Argo
What about formats? Should I get +, - or +-?

it really depends on your player. there are some sites out there that list what players can read what kind of disks. I have DVD+R and both of my Sony DVD players read them fine but my one RCA has trouble reading most of the movies i burn.

Curious...anyone know which sites??

www.dvdrhelp.com

 

[AkumaX]

Originally posted by: AvesPKS

Originally posted by: redly1

Originally posted by: iloveme2

Originally posted by: Argo
What about formats? Should I get +, - or +-?

it really depends on your player. there are some sites out there that list what players can read what kind of disks. I have DVD+R and both of my Sony DVD players read them fine but my one RCA has trouble reading most of the movies i burn.

Curious...anyone know which sites??

www.dvdrhelp.com

case closed

 

[Iron Woode]

Originally posted by: Anubis
yes but you will have to convert them. most burning programs that burn dvd movies will do it for you

roxio 6 does it for me. it came with my plextor 708a

I bought a TDK Indi 440N multi-format burner. It works great, but the Roxio EZ CD/DVD 6 sucks.

I use TMPGenc to encode and TDA (TMPG Author) to burn.

Soon I will get Adobe Premier to edit before burning.

 

[Shawn]

Originally posted by: redly1

Originally posted by: iloveme2

Originally posted by: Argo
What about formats? Should I get +, - or +-?

it really depends on your player. there are some sites out there that list what players can read what kind of disks. I have DVD+R and both of my Sony DVD players read them fine but my one RCA has trouble reading most of the movies i burn.

Curious...anyone know which sites??

http://www.dvdrhelp.com/dvdplayers.php