trying to figure out diff b/t dvd-r and dvd+R

[jyeh74]

Hey guys, I've heard that dvd-r is more compatible than dvd+r, but +r has faster burn time. I am not sure about this stuff so can the experts help me on the differences? I have a "lite-on dvdrw 411s" burner with a "APEX 2110" dvd player. I've heard Ritek is a good brand, currently found a 50 pack of dvd-r for $41. But then looking at the dvd-rw and dvd+rw are only about $10 more for a 50 pack. Not sure how good the reqriteables are nowadays, EXPERTS. please help me!

thanks guys.

[teegee420]

There's some good info here:
https://www.videohelp.com/dvd

[BobK]

> currently found a 50 pack of dvd-r for $41

Probably 4 X

> But then looking at the dvd-rw and dvd+rw are only about $10 more for a 50 pack.

Probably 1 X

> Not sure how good the reqriteables are nowadays

What do you plan to use them for? And if they're 1 X you'll spend an hour writing the disk.

[tompika]

But then looking at the dvd-rw and dvd+rw are only about $10 more for a 50 pack.

Probably 1 X
And if they're 1 X you'll spend an hour writing the disk.

DVD+RW can't be 1x.

2.4x (23min) or 4x(15min)

And the LiteOn can bitset on it for maximum compatibility

[Nilfennasion]

-R is supported by the DVD Consortium. +R is not. Hence, I support +R with my every fibre.

+RW is supposed to feature something called lossless linking. No idea what that does, but the opposite, lossy linking, doesn't sound good.

If I have read the contents of this site correctly, only +R will support DL recording. Another reason to jump into the +R camp.

[fmctm1sw]

Ah, the format war is back on?

[Nilfennasion]

There never really has been a format war. The five formats (six once DL becomes a reality) seem to at least tolerate each others' existence enough to let the buyer decide. However, as a very informed buyer, I am far more in favour of the + formats. The DVD Consortium has just rubbed me up the wrong way too many times for me to consider supporting a format they prefer.

[jyeh74]

I am just using this to make backups of dvd movies.