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C_Ronaldo

whats the difference between dvd-r and dvd+r

twist3d

The format in which they write. There is a lot of speculation as to wether or not certain formats are better for certain things.

If you have a dvd+r writer use a dvd+r disc and vice versa. If your writer can handle both then you can use either. I use a lot of dvd-r as I have used them for years and never had any probs.

C_Ronaldo

ahh i see, but why the + and -,

Poppycat

dvd-r is generally more compatable with standalone dvd players

DVD+R
DVD-R

superscaper

C_Ronaldo wrote:

ahh i see, but why the + and -,

Just to simply differentiate between the different formats, I don't think it really means anything.

heathen

i have a cyberhome dvd recorder which is supposed to record on dvd+rs only but will quite happily record on dvd-rs aswell!!!.

superscaper

Lets not foget there is also DVD-RAM which used to be the preferred format of dvd recorders (for your tv). Just thought I'd add a little confusion

C_Ronaldo

the dvd player i have will take both then, thats fine then,

Poppycat

I had posted links to what the difference is in my post, havent you seen it?

superscaper

I think the OP did see but did not understand the plus dash terminology, which to me does seem a bit arbitrary and isn't explained in the links, but they were informative.

C_Ronaldo

i did see the links,

all i said was "the dvd player i have will take both then, thats fine then," meaning that i checked the dvd player that it accepts both types