What's the difference between DVD-RW and DVD+RW

fatboyonadiet

I'm currently using DVD-RW discs on my DVD recorder but seen some cheap DVD+RWs yesterday and was wondering what's the difference between the two?

rogerramjet

Basically the format, no more than that. If your dvd recorder does dvd+rw as well as dvd-rw then you can use them, however; if it does not support dvd+rw then the discs will not be recognised by the writer.

fatboyonadiet

Thanks, think it supports both, will check but what about playing them in other places? Will they work in other DVD players and laptops?

cwoodham

Have a look at this thread on this forum

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=138260


On page 2, gizmoleeds explains the different formats very well.