What is the difference between DVD-R and DVD+R (1 Viewer)

[Jim LaPlant]

I am going to buy a DVD burner but I don't understand the difference between DVD+R and DVD-R. I have been searching for info without any luck . I thought there might be someone here that could explain. Thanks

 

[Dmitry]

I don't know the technicalities, but these are two different formats. Sony has just released a burner that does all the formats: DRU-500A , if you're interested.

 

[TimTurtino]

DVD-R is more widely accepted, but finalizes slower. DVD+R is a new format more or less introduced to screw things up, and finalizes more quickly.

Me

 

[John Kotches]

DVD-R and DVD-RW are officially supported by the DVD Forum.

DVD+R and +RW are not recognized by the DVD Forum.

Both can produce working discs, but I have my opinion on which is likely to remain standing

Regards,

 

[Adil M]

John Kotches is the master of giving just enough info and then leaving out any personal rec'd which is all people look for on this forum anyway.

Well I believe DVD_RAM is the best format and will win.
What do you think John and WHY?

 

[John Kotches]

DVD-RAM is great for computer applications, it's accessed similarly to a hard drive. But it isn't the solution for burning your own DVDs, either DVD-ROM, DVD-A or DVD-V.

I think DVD-R and DVD-RW have the best long term viability, because of the backing of the DVD forum.

Regards,

 

[Robert McDonald]

Here is a link with a few posts about +r vs -r:
dvd-r vs dvd +r

Philips is the big dvd+r provider, I think. Here is a link to a pro dvd+rw site (I haven't found one for a -r site): dvdplusrw.org

I, too, am torn as I am in the market SOON (less than a month).

 

[Jesse Skeen]

Will it ever be possible to make dual-layer recordable DVDs? One thing that's stopping me from getting a recorder now is blank discs are single-layer, and if they come out with dual-layer blanks you'll probably need a new machine to record on them.

 

[Michael St. Clair]

DVD-RAM is great for computer applications, it's accessed similarly to a hard drive. But it isn't the solution for burning your own DVDs, either DVD-ROM, DVD-A or DVD-V.

DVD-RAM can be great for initial capturing, then offline editing on a PC to then burn to DVD-R.

Of course, most DVD recorder buyers don't have this need.

 

[Adil M]

In case anyone was wondering, I think DVD-Ram is a horrible format for the consumer. It was supposed to BAIT John.

 

[Ernest]

DVD-R finalized to DVD-Video is by far the most compatible playback format with DVD players. It takes approximatley 4 minutes to finalize a DVD-R to DVD-Video. Stay away from the + format. Purchase either DVD-R / RAM or DVD-R /-RW.

Blank DVD-R's cost $1.00 each or less. RAM's are $7 - 8 each.

 

[Robert McDonald]

Stay away from the + format.

Ernest, I am curious why you say that. I am not purshing for any format, but am in the market myself. Is it purely compatibility issues?