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What is the difference between DVD-R and DVD+R?

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LiLxJohnny

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Besides that these are two different formats supported by different companies, what is really ultimately the big difference between them (if you know what I mean)?

As I understand it, DVD-Rs are good for DVD Video and is more likely compatible with older standalone dvd players. DVD+Rs are very good for data however, if used for DVD Video, only "newer" players can read them. This may also be true for DVD-ROM drives as well?

Are there any differences? Advantages to either formats?

If anyone can shed light on this, please let me know.
 
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Personally, I've always heard that it's best to go with DVD-R for compatability with older players. However, support for DVD+R is gaining, and most newer players can play all formats with no problems.

Another option is to get a burner that supports bitsetting (some Lite-on drives), and you can set the final format using a program. For example, using my Lite-on burner, I always set the format to DVD-ROM, regardless if I use +R or -R media.
 
There are many posts about this in General Hardware, you may want to do a search.

But to keep it short, DVD+R is the better format with better error correction. Especially with the bit setting, it can look just like a DVD-ROM. I have yet to run into a DVD player that hasn't played either one. DVD-R is bigger by a like 7MB or something like that. But I just buy whatever is cheaper.
 
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