Very critical question about DVD burners for DVD creaton

[techietam]

How are you doing guys.
I am on the run to build DVD creation setup for coverting
VHS to DVD. I did find capture device but now....

I need a DVD burner that's capable of writing disk using format
that is supported by all DVD players...

The question of the day: is it R, - R, or +R ?????

Heeeelp!!

 

[Workin']

There is NO recordable DVD format that is compatible with all players. (assuming you mean stand-alone DVD players that you connect to a TV)

Supposedly, depending on who does the testing, DVD+R has the highest compatibility, DVD-R is about the same, and the RW formats are both much less compatible.

So you pays your money and you takes your chances.

 

[GetInMyFatBelly]

Are you sure Workin', I thought it was the other way around. That DVD-R is the most compatible, while DVD+R (being the newest format) is the least.

 

[db]

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[Workin']

Originally posted by: GetInMyFatBelly
Are you sure Workin', I thought it was the other way around. That DVD-R is the most compatible, while DVD+R (being the newest format) is the least.

It depends who you ask. The latest test I saw gave a slight edge to +R, like 1 or 2 percent more machines played +R vs. -R. As always YMMV.

 

[Y23KC]

I have a Panasonic DVD home theater system with 5 disc dvd changer and the dvd-r's work perfect, +r's work too but neither RW works in it.

 

[tart666]

Get the sony drive that is both -R and +R.

pretty safe that way since -RAM is useless.

 

[techietam]

Yup. I was looking at that drive today. $313 plus shipping is the cheapest
right now. Just gotta convice myself that I desparetly need it

 

[tart666]

The sony drive is sweeeet Was on sale at dell.com for $253 shipped for a couple of days. It was pretty hard to keep the credit card away from the PC.

In the meantime, you can practice making mini-DVD's, no?

 

[MrCairo]

You might want to take a look at a site called www.vcdhelp.com...along with a ton of vcd info, it also has a pretty large list of DVD players and their different playable media abilities. As well as dvd burning software and guides!

Hope it helps some!

MrCairo