What Type of Format do I want to Record in ? ?

[Ritter]

Hi,
I am still researching this dvd recorder purchase and I am want your opinion. I need to know what type of Disc I should record on for the best compatibility DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, OR DVD+RW ?

I'm want to transfer some old Homemade vhs tape's to DVD and some DVD-R's ( I'm pretty sure they are -R's) a friend has of some tv shows.

So what is my best bet for compatibility in the most amount of players, and I could also use some suggestions on a good quality recorder that doesn't make dvd's that have compatibility issue's too (like I heard some Panasonic's have).

Thanks

[jdizzy40]

Please don't post twice. You have another question same thing listed. Your question although valid has no one answer. Most DVD Players? How many Set top DVD models etc. have been produced since they came to market? Too many to count! Your best bet would be to find a model that works for you. But don't expect what you burn to work on someone elses DVD Player. You'll drive yourself nuts. The + and - debate continues. A DVD Burner that doesn't have compatibility problems. Another broad question? Besides the first HP 200i I bought, I've owned only Sony dual format models. I haven't had any compatibility issues with what I burn and the media I use or the player I play them on. I started with the burner, then the media and then bought the DVD player. All work together. But again, don't expect to go across town to your Aunts house and pop your newly birthed DVD disk in her DVD player and expect to get the same results. Not all DVD players are created equally. More questions?Compatibility issues can usually be traced to four things, bad hardware, bad media, bad software and operator error (a.K.A. lack of knowledge of what he or she is doing).