http://www.digitalfaq.com/media/dvdformats.htmWhat type of disc should i be using in clone DVD dvd-r or dvd+r
many thanks
I prefer +R myself but either will work. The most important issue is to use quality media. Verbatim and Ty.
I'll keep using -R.In order to assure higher compatibility with DVD-Video players, DVD+R format has bit-setting abilities, allowing the book type to be changed from DVD+R to DVD-ROM. While this does help the compatibility, it still does not allow the DVD+R format to exceed the DVD-R in video compatibility.
Well, that's what digitalFAQ says. http://www.digitalfaq.com/media/dvdformats.htmIn order to assure higher compatibility with DVD-Video players, DVD+R format has bit-setting abilities, allowing the book type to be changed from DVD+R to DVD-ROM. While this does help the compatibility, it still does not allow the DVD+R format to exceed the DVD-R in video compatibility.
I would tend to disagree strongly with the latter part of that quote. DVD-ROM "is" the standard for prerecorded discs.
Well we have yet to find a DVD Player that won't play our DVD -Rs. 8)I have no doubt that they say that. From my own experience, I have yet to find a DVD Player that will not play a +R DVD that has been book typed to DVD-ROM.
Well, that's what digitalFAQ says. http://www.digitalfaq.com/media/dvdformats.htm
Well we have yet to find a DVD Player that won't play our DVD -Rs. 8)
Must be an old player. To not play -R or +R without booktyping is pretty bad. If it was new I would have returned it.My stepfather had a player that wouldn't play +R or -R. I tried both, several times, different brands. When I learned about booktyping, I booktyped a +R to DVD Rom. The player played it flawlessly. Been booktyping ever since.
Dang, that's a good deal. I am tempted to order some, lol.Best Buy has 50 pks for $11.99 this week.
The ones here ID......MCC-004-000
Can you please explain what you mean, the difference between dvd player compatibility & video compatibility?I'll keep using -R.
*****************************************************Well we have yet to find a DVD Player that won't play our DVD -Rs. 8)
Even better...use +R and book type to DVD-ROM.......even better compatibility.*****************************************************
I would agree DVD-Rs are better and user friendly with most burners. I also use DVD+Rs, I think the important issue is the media quality. I recommend Verbatim.:agree: