What is the Difference between these DVD Types ?

Question

Can anyone tell me what exact difference between

DVD-R & DVD+R

Answer 1

That's right, basically there is (now wait for it) dvd+r / +r rw write only once and re-writeable these are compatible with about 80% of players but are not as versatile as dvd-r / dvd-rw which will play on virtually any thing and have much better editing facilities. Then there are dual layer (DL) + and - which enable you to record twice as much information on 1 disc (2 x 4.7gb). In short I think dvd- sytem is a much better option for recording.

Answer 2

Hi Batista,

The DVD+R (Plus R) and DVD-R (Dash R) are competing formats much like the old VHS and Beta formats in video tapes. Today most drives are Hybrid and handle both formats. They are usually labeled DVD+/-R

The market for recordable DVD technology never settled down in favor of either the plus or dash formats, which is mostly the result of the increasing numbers of dual-format devices that can record to both formats; it has become very difficult to find new devices that can only record to one of the formats. However, because the DVD-R format has been in use since 1997, it has had a five-year lead on DVD+R. As such, older or cheaper DVD players (up to 2004 vintage) are more likely to favor the DVD-R standard exclusively, and when creating DVD’s for distribution (where the playing unit is unknown or older) the DVD-R format would normally be preferable.

My personal experience has led me towards using the +R. It is slightly better at error handling so more tolerant of dirty or damaged media and also more tolerant to the subtle differences between players.

Norm

Answer 3

i think that the disks are basically the same, but the writing process is different and DVD+R is a bit more advanced but the disks often cost more than the older DVD-R format.

Answer 4

somewhat different formats internally, but no different for the user, since all DVD players will accept both formats.

I use -R because they were the first ones out.