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    What is the difference between dvd- & dvd+
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    He's a liar and a murderer, and I say that with all due respect.
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    so it doesn't matter which i use? so i can burn data or author on any format?
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    they are just 2 different standards. they are pretty much the same, each with very small differences.
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    -slightly larger in size (about 7mb)
    -some say is slightly more compatible with older DVD players
    -in build quality tests, -R, in general, have shown to be built slightly better.
    -a true DVD format (has the rights to carry the DVD logo)

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    -burns slightly faster (maybe 15 seconds tops)
    -some say its actually more compatible, when the booktype is changed to DVD-ROM
    -is not an official DVD format, so it does not carry the official DVD logo.

    the small diffences between the 2 isnt important. what you do need to know, is that some DVD manufacturers make 1 standard better than the other. IE, a lot of people prefer Verbatim + media over - media etc. The + standard makes a much better RW and DL (dual/double layer) media. -R DL media shouldnt even be considered, as +R DL media is much more stable. although, the ONLY DL media you should buy, is Verbatim.

    hope that helps.
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  5. xycer, you hit it dead on.........a little note though, i can TESTIFY personally that dvd-r IS in fact more compatable...at least with one of my old dvd players, it wouldnt even take a +r disc with the booktype set, but it took the -r media just fine...shouldnt matter much though, if your dvd player is relatively recent or if your using your pc drive for playback....
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    Originally Posted by whitejremiah
    xycer, you hit it dead on.........a little note though, i can TESTIFY personally that dvd-r IS in fact more compatable...at least with one of my old dvd players, it wouldnt even take a +r disc with the booktype set, but it took the -r media just fine...shouldnt matter much though, if your dvd player is relatively recent or if your using your pc drive for playback....
    ive also heard stories of - media not being able to play, whereas + media did too. This has been discussed MANY times, but id have to agree that -R is slightly more compatible. however, as long as your player isnt like 5-7 years old, you should be ok.
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