What dvd type to buy?

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DVD- should play on almost any player, especially the older ones that can only run DVD-. DVD+ will play on almost all the newer players.
 
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Are you going to burn multiple movies to one disk, and play them as avi files on an old dvd player? So then I would either get good quality disks (like the ones you list), or check out the old Sony player to see what works best with it. Unfortunately, older players have varied "tastes" on disks - there isn't one type or one format (+r or -r) that is accepted more universally than the other.

Then again, consider what that old Sony player is worth ($25...maybe?) and you might not want to let that player dictate your direction. Your time in creating all of these files and disks will be worth far more than that old dvd player. (I decided some time ago that my time was too valuable and I didn't like the loss of quality in shrinking movies, so I just decrypt them into an ISO and burn them to Verbatim dual layer disks.)
 
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Replace the old sony player.
You can easily buy a newer player, even one that will support divx/xvid straight off the disc for under $50
 
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Originally posted by: Rio Rebel
Are you going to burn multiple movies to one disk, and play them as avi files on an old dvd player? So then I would either get good quality disks (like the ones you list), or check out the old Sony player to see what works best with it. Unfortunately, older players have varied "tastes" on disks - there isn't one type or one format (+r or -r) that is accepted more universally than the other.

Then again, consider what that old Sony player is worth ($25...maybe?) and you might not want to let that player dictate your direction. Your time in creating all of these files and disks will be worth far more than that old dvd player. (I decided some time ago that my time was too valuable and I didn't like the loss of quality in shrinking movies, so I just decrypt them into an ISO and burn them to Verbatim dual layer disks.)
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It's going to be 1 movie per disk. I wish I could test the player but it's in another state (lakehouse) and I'm probably going to leave the movies there if they work.
It is an old cheap player, probably only cost $20-$25, but that's the one that stays there. The adults arn't going to want to replace it and I'm fine with a little loss in quality. It's only a 20" there.

Won't be doing anything with ISOs/dual-layer, trying to keep it simple.


What would you try first? -R or +R


 
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Originally posted by: Elstupido
DVD- should play on almost any player, especially the older ones that can only run DVD-. DVD+ will play on almost all the newer players.
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I've never had any problems with DVD+Rs. They play just fine on a Sony player of mine manufactured in 1999. Plus they can be burned with the DVD-ROM booktype which should make them more compatible than DVD-R.
 
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Not to try to change your mind, but I've found that "keeping it simple" means using dual layer. I use one program to decrypt the copy protection and create an ISO (Imgburn, formerly DVD Decrypter). I then double click the ISO, and it uses the same program to burn to a dual layer disk. No shrinking, no remastering, nothing. Just copy and then burn. Takes much less time (shrinking is a time consuming step), and best possible quality. Only downside is the higher cost of dual layer disks. But even at 2 bucks a pop, it's worth it to me for the simpler process and better results.
 
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