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DVD+R or DVD-R?

  • 27-09-2005 08:27PM
    #1
    Steoob
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,552 ✭✭✭


    hey can someone tell me the difference between dvd+r and dvd-r? its been killin me for a while now....

    thanks


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  • #2
    aidan_walsh
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17,208 ✭✭✭✭aidan_walsh


    The all knowing first point of call...


  • #3
    Tony H
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,536 ✭✭✭Tony H


    Q: What is the difference between plus (+) and dash (-) media? Which one should I use?
    A: The dash format was created first by the DVD Forum. Certain members of the DVD Forum grew frustrated with the dash format and set about to create a newer (and supposedly better) format, which became the plus format. An in-depth article explaining the technical differences between the two can be found here: http://www.cdfreaks.com/article/113.

    As for which format you should use, this would depend on your drive type. There are some drives that tend to do better with -R/-RW discs, and there are some drives that tend to do better with +R/+RW discs. It is highly recommended that you look at the DVD Media Tests forum to determine what is best for your particular drive.
    info supplied by cdfreaks , a great forum for any dvd question answers and firmware


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