DVD-R DVD+R whats the difference?

[CaptHandsome]

Just wanna know the difference between a plus and a minus

[BipolarBill]

Go to bed!

DVD-RW is more compatible with livingroom DVD players (set-top). That's about it. It seems that it's easier to get +RW drives working at 8x, judged by the latest commercial offerings.

[CaptHandsome]

Do +RW drives not burn in the same format as -RW?

[rmanet]

DVD-R and DVD-RW
DVD-R/W was the first DVD recording format released that was compatible with standalone DVD Players.
DVD-R is a non-rewriteable format and it is compatible with about 92% of all DVD Players and most DVD-ROMs.
DVD-RW is a rewriteable format and it is compatible with about 75% of all DVD Players and most DVD-ROMs.
DVD-R/W supports single side 4.7 GB* DVDs(called DVD-5) and double side 9.4 GB* DVDs(called DVD-10).
These formats are supported by DVDForum.

DVD+R and DVD+RW
DVD+R/W has some "better" features than DVD-R/W such as lossless linking and both CAV and CLV writing.
DVD+R is a non-rewritable format and it is compatible with about 86% of all DVD Players and most DVD-ROMs.
DVD+RW is a rewritable format and is compatible with about 75% of all DVD Players and most DVD-ROMs.
DVD+R/W supports single side 4.7 GB* DVDs(called DVD-5) and double side 9.4 GB* DVDs(called DVD-10).

[CaptHandsome]

How come DVD burners have the option to do both -R and +R?

[BipolarBill]

Because YOU, the consumer, demanded it. Why else?

[CaptHandsome]

*sigh* Me the consumer wants to slap the confusing manufactures. But alas, w/out manufacturers where would we buy our toys? Dell?? HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!

[Johnny Fist]

I don't know where people have formulated their opinion that -r's are more compatable. From what I've seen it really makes no difference if you use + or - for movie backups. I tend to prefer plus myself, with no logical explanation why. I'm sure eventually one of these days one format is going to go the way of the betamax.

[bassman]

Originally posted by Johnny Fist
I don't know where people have formulated their opinion that -r's are more compatable.

Because a domestic DVD player comptibility statistic was (and is being) made in order to test both formats

I'm sure eventually one of these days one format is going to go the way of the betamax.

Eventually...I don't see why we need two formats if, generally, all drives converge towards compatibility with one or other, or both, formats - the format that offers more (speed and media pricing ), wins.

[jonwes]

The reason most people assume that -R is more compatible is because they are. For example, my Panasonic RP62K Progressive Scan player with the Sage Faroudja chipset will not play ANY +R's or +RW's, only -R's and -RW's. Although rare these days, many players fall into this same boat.

[saimyc]

Ah ha I see now

something like in the 70's when VHS and BataMax battled

Beta was actually better, VHS won out with the consumer

Which format do you think will win here? or will we end up with ±

[CaptHandsome]

Is one able to store raw data on a DVD, or does it have to be video?

[Direct1]

Originally posted by saimyc
Which format do you think will win here? or will we end up with ±

At this point, I think you'd be foolish not to buy a dual-format model if you're in the market for one. Good luck!

[bassman]

Originally posted by CaptHandsome
Is one able to store raw data on a DVD, or does it have to be video?

You can record all the things you recorded into CDs

[Johnny Fist]

Just to clarify...yes, you can burn non-video data to both + and - DVDs.