Desktop DVD Functionality

[Blue Member]

I am not a "newbie" but still have much to learn. In regard to desktop DVD players, I have noticed that DVDs ripped and burned to 4.7 gb disks will play in some (newer) desktop DVD players, not not in others. I have a basic understanding of why this is so, however, is there any process which will allow a ripped and burned 4.7 gb DVD to play in any DVD desktop player, i.e. to play in any DVD desktop player in DVD format, not as VCD, etc. And...if not...then what functionality/capability should a person look for on their DVD desktop player which indicates they would be able to play a ripped/burned 4.7 gb DVD on a particular DVD desktop player?

[DVD_Ripper]

Good Quality Media is the most important factor. They also say that -R's have a greater success rate (especially on older machines). Also, using a good authoring/buring program that is creating 100% compliant DVD discs. So... media, -R's and good program will increase your success rate

[Baldrick]

if you want the dvd to play in all dvd players you must press the dvd commercial( =very expensive).

[Blue Member]

if you want the dvd to play in all dvd players you must press the dvd commercial( =very expensive).

"press the dvd commercial" ????

[Shocker Milwaukee]

Yes - pay big $$$ to have a company "press" originals (silver-bottomed, store-bought type). That's the only way to guarantee compatibility across the board, regardless of player. DVD-Rs (and DVD+Rs, bitset to DVD-ROM booktype) are compatible with the great majority of players, but not all.