which media for video?

[rikit]

Which dvd media is more widely used these days for video +r or -r and why?

[BoilerUp]

Both sell millions every year (no idea of the statistics on the number of +R and -R sold every year), and both are widely compatible. -R is slightly more compatible statistically (I think there's something like 95% compatibility for -R and 89% for +R, although I use +R beacuse I've had better personal luck with it). The best idea is to get a burner that supports both formats, find out which format works best on you and/or your friends' dvd players (by testing a few of each on each dvd player), and using that format. Neither are likely to "win" over the other because of the wide variety of usage of each.

[classfour]

DVD-R for me - Even after bitsetting, DVD+R discs that I'd authored still had troubles in a few players, while the -R discs play in nearly everything.

Still a matter of personal preference - get what works.

[Super Warrior]

Definitly make sure your burner can do BOTH. As for me,i have not had any playback problems with either one and CANNOT tell the difference between the two afterwards if the +R/-R logo is not displayed on the discs.

Last 2-4 batches of 50 i've bought were +Rs. When i went to buy more recently only -Rs of the brand i like were available and at the good prices so i got those.

Occasionally i also wonder what the difference is between them and which is better, but so far they perform(both burn and playback) IDENTICAL to me.

[Burnin Fool]

I agree with BoilierUp. There is very little difference in the two protocol types. However the debate over +R and -R will continue forever and a day. I have found that with a few older stand alone players, the -R's are more compatible. That being said, the vast majority of the new players, regardles of price range ($50 or $500) will happily accept both types of discs without issue.

It is really simple. Do some tests, find out what works best for you, and go with it. Personally, I have had better luck with -R's.

[TBoneit]

And strangely enough my frugal (Cheap) brother has an RCA that won't play -R but will play +R media... Go figure.

That means that if he makes a disc on his -R recorder and wants to be able to play on the RCA I have to copy for him.

[ROF]

Which dvd media is more widely used these days for video +r or -r and why?

Both. Buy what's on sale. Both work great for me.

[Tom Saurus]

rikit: I use mostly -R type. If you are just starting out, learning about how to make your own DVD's, you picked a good website to come to. I have learned alot here.

To save yourself future heartache, read the webpage lordsmurf created called "nomorecoasters.com", about which media seems to be the most reliable. I picked a 3rd rate at best type of media to save money, apparently PRINCO isn't that good of brand. The DVD's I made may not work after 7-9 months. So looking for quality media is important. So is how you store your DVD's. Apparently the DVD Wallets and Sleeves even though they save one alot of room do have drawbacks since they can cause disc warping and micro scratches.

Another thing which I think is important is that when you author a DVD, go the extra step and create an ISO image. Take this ISO image and burn it with DVD Decrypter. DVD is a program that is very useful for alot of reasons. I am learning new stuff all the time on this forumn. Keep asking questions and researching what is already here, it perhaps can go along way toward your success at making DVD's.

[slacker]

I read somewhere there is slightly more space available on a +R after formatting if space is an issue. Personally never had a +R compatibility problem with any dvd players or recorders.

[ROF]

All DVD-5 Discs are 4.37GB.

[Bodysurf]

I read somewhere there is slightly more space available on a +R after formatting if space is an issue. Personally never had a +R compatibility problem with any dvd players or recorders.

DVD-R holds ~6MB more than a DVD+R.

See https://www.videohelp.com/dvd
...
DVD+R/DVD+RW/DVD+R DL and DVD-R/DVD-RW exact sizes
DVD-R/DVD-RW = 4 706 074 624 bytes ( 4488 MB )
DVD+R/DVD+RW = 4 700 372 992 bytes ( 4482 MB )
...

[lordsmurf]

I use both. DVD-R tends to work better on older or more picky machines.

Remember to use good media.

AZO dyes are also a bit better for old/picky players too. MCC media.

[laspis59]

AZO dyes are also a bit better for old/picky players too. MCC media.

Thanks for confirming.As I've said before Verbatim DataLifePlus 8x Advanced AZO (MCC 003) media is fantastic.