Whats better DVD-R Recorders or DVD+R recorders???

[Bigredno8]

Should I send my newly bought DVD+RW recorder back for a DVD-R recorder or one that supports both??

Steve

[DiablosuX102]

depending on what your trying to do, but i'd get a dual format writer dude, so u can make ur own opinions cuz u'll get a lotta different answers starting a thread with that name.

josh

[Bigredno8]

Im looking to burn DVDs for new stand alone DVD players

[Ripper2860]

I believe you will find the DVD-R has the greater compatibility across DVD players, although it is not 100% (more like 85-90%) while DVD+R falls into the 80-85% range. Most new players will accomodate either, however. 10-15% of players will not play any "R"ecordable media reliably.

IMHO -- the absolute best bet is to get a dual mode burner as different players will sometimes have a preference of 1 over the other. If you will be recording for mutliple players (yours, friends and family), the flexibility to record to everyones requirements can't be beat.

[bartman]

Most new standalone DVD players 'should' be able to accept either a DVD-R or a DVD+R (pretty much anything made in the last two years). If you are making them for yourself, try burning a disc and see what happens. If you are making DVD's for other people (e.g. converting home movies or something like that) then it is best to get a dual format burner.

As to which format is better.....its like saying "What is better, Apples or Oranges?".......some like apples, some like oranges and some don't care.

[Bigredno8]

I appreciate everyones response,Im sending my DVD+R recorder back to Dell and just purchased a Dual Recorder,hope it fixes my probs

Thanks
again

Steve