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1. Re: DVD-R vs DVD+R
John T Smith Jan 12, 2007 10:50 AM (in response to (Don_Andrews))According to what I have read here, the best (most consistent) brands are Verbatim and Tayio Yuden -
2. Re: DVD-R vs DVD+R
(Don_Andrews) Jan 12, 2007 1:59 PM (in response to (Don_Andrews))Actually, I'm not asking about what brand to use.
I'm trying to find out if using DVD+R is a bad idea.
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3. Re: DVD-R vs DVD+R
Ruud Blauw Jan 12, 2007 2:26 PM (in response to (Don_Andrews))My personal preference is still DVD-R. But for many users DVD+R will work equally well (assuming high quality media, good burner, low burn speed and no sticky labels).
Have you considered buying a CD/DVD capable inkjet printer? There are some relatively inexpensive ones by Epson and Canon (Canon only if you are not in the US). The results looks nicer than lightscribe (IMHO) and printing is done a lot faster than lightscribing. -
4. Re: DVD-R vs DVD+R
John T Smith Jan 12, 2007 3:20 PM (in response to (Don_Andrews))If you do switch to an inkjet with a CD tray... be sure you buy the right type of disc, or your ink will simply smear -
5. Re: DVD-R vs DVD+R
Neil Wilkes Jan 13, 2007 3:28 AM (in response to (Don_Andrews))My preference is also for -R.
However, neither of these is going to replace DVD-Video, and neither of these
i is
DVD-Video - they are consumer grade WORM media that are capable of being
i finalized
as DVD-Video.
Use for Test Discs, or personal stuff. -
6. Re: DVD-R vs DVD+R
(Neil_M_Kendall) Feb 27, 2007 5:08 PM (in response to (Don_Andrews))Hello,
DVD+R may not play on some older players, but otherwise it's pretty much the same as DVD-R. For now I'd use DVD+R for data backup and DVD-R for media. Here's some helpful info: http://www.pickyguide.com/computers_and_software/dvdr_medias_guide.html -
7. Re: DVD-R vs DVD+R
(donna_bond) Feb 11, 2008 8:23 PM (in response to (Don_Andrews))Hi, I have burned 2 lightscribe dvd-r but neither will play back on any of my home dvd players....should I try dvd+r?
I have noticed that the dvd-rw will play on my home dvd players...any advice?
thx so much
donna -
8. Re: DVD-R vs DVD+R
(Donald_J_Schroeder) Feb 12, 2008 3:08 AM (in response to (Don_Andrews))Hello Don,
Several things are very important if your burning DVD's for the public. I would use only the highest quality DVD's like Taiyo Yuden or Verbatim. DVD-R are usually more compatible in players than DVD+R's, however certain players will only play one format or the other. I would have some of each format available for picky players. I would "not" Transcode the DVD at more than 7Mb to minimize player freezes. I would not put a label on the DVD and use a printable DVD instead. Hope these tips help some.
Good luck,
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9. Re: DVD-R vs DVD+R
Neil Wilkes Feb 12, 2008 12:33 PM (in response to (Don_Andrews))No shortage of DVD-R where I buy them.
It's a case of "how many do you want", and anyone telling you that -R are going to disappear for +R is talking rot. -
10. Re: DVD-R vs DVD+R
(Pheral) Feb 20, 2008 8:51 AM (in response to (Don_Andrews))BTW it's not DVD "Minus" R, it's DVD "Dash" R. Using Minus was a propaganda ploy by DVD+R manufacturers to imply that DVD-R discs were somehow inferior. -
11. Re: DVD-R vs DVD+R
Jeff Bellune Feb 20, 2008 10:41 AM (in response to (Don_Andrews))>Using Minus was a propaganda ploy by DVD+R manufacturers to imply that DVD-R discs were somehow inferior.
How's the view from the Grassy Knoll? -
12. Re: DVD-R vs DVD+R
(jwlane) Mar 16, 2008 8:46 AM (in response to (Don_Andrews))I have had playback problems with some -R stock, Maxell being best and Sony being worst in stock locally. These dropouts and pauses don't happen with the +R Memorex disks. Playback is on consumer grade DVD players cabled to a standard TV.
So, Does +R pose any particular problems for PAL format players? The -R Maxell PAL disc I burned and was able to test off site worked fine.
I'll have Virbatim discs shipped in the future. -
13. Re: DVD-R vs DVD+R
Neil Wilkes Mar 20, 2008 7:52 AM (in response to (Don_Andrews))Never had a reliable Memorex anything.
I stick to Verbatim Data Life Plus - Advanced Metal Azo.
Taiyo Yuden are reputed to be just as good.
Avoid all others - they are generally rebrands, and you don;t know who made them - especially memorex, as all they do is slap their name on the cheapest stuff they can find at the time. -
14. Re: DVD-R vs DVD+R
Bill Hunt Jul 3, 2008 5:38 PM (in response to (Don_Andrews))Neil,
I have
i "had a reliable Memorex anything"
but it was an IEEE1394a burner. Probably a re-branded Pioneer. That little sucker has never failed, and it's a good 5 years old, sees some tough environments (in Arizona, US), plus my misting systems, that run daily for 8 mos.
So in the scheme of things, I probably bought the only product (one copy) that they ever got right.
Of course, I have just jinxed this unit to sudden, catastrophic failure, but that is life.
I guess that it must be the price, but I see so very many people trying to use the Memorex discs. Of course, they're not selling their product, but if Aunt Marge, Aunt June and Uncle Tim cannot play the "family" vids, what's the purpose?
Hunt




