[chucko]

Is there any inherent advantage to ripping DVDs to -R discs or to +R discs ?



Chucko

 

[Joe_M]

Nope. It really depends on your current devices and what they read best.

 

[telemike]

I've been happy with +R/RW

 

[chucko]

Do you restrict the write rate with the +R/RW media ?



Chucko

 

[spiderman2k1]

when its comes to DVD 5 DVD-R is better. Ever DVD player made now has to play DVD-R not DVD+R There is more info here http://www.dvdforum.org/forum.shtml

 

[Joe_M]

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Originally posted by chucko Do you restrict the write rate with the +R/RW media ? Chucko

What do you mean? Do you mean is writing slower or is it better to write at a slower speed?

 

[chucko]

Quote:

Originally posted by Joe_M What do you mean? Do you mean is writing slower or is it better to write at a slower speed?

Do you set your software to write at a slower speed than what it would when set to automatic.



Chucko

 

[93vette]

The two formats are relatively the same in terms of quality. The difference doesn't matter much anymore, because of dvd player manufacturers. When dvd's began surfacing, some manufacturers (of players) adopted one or the other format (+R or -R). If you have an older Sony DVD player, it will not play -R discs. If you have an older Toshiba player, it will not play +R discs. It was just a matter of the player manufacuturer to choose which format it wanted to comply with. Now the format doesn't matter much, because most player manufacturers have adopted both formats and players will play just about anything. The issue lies with the quality of media, and quality of the player moreso than the format that it's in.


M.

 

[Villanman]

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If you have an older Sony DVD player, it will not play -R discs.

I have a 6 year old Sony DVD player (DVP-S300) and -R is the only thing that it will play.

Out of my 5 DVD players (not including the recorder) -R will play in all of them, +R will play in only 2

 

[Kabanero]

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Originally posted by spiderman2k1 when its comes to DVD 5 DVD-R is better. Ever DVD player made now has to play DVD-R not DVD+R There is more info here http://www.dvdforum.org/forum.shtml

Hey spiderman2k1,


I have a link too. And the article is titled: "Why DVD+R(W) is superior to DVD-R(W)"


Here is the link: http://www.cdfreaks.com/article/113

 

[Kabanero]

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Originally posted by Villanman I have a 6 year old Sony DVD player (DVP-S300) and -R is the only thing that it will play.

Villanman ,


May be you need a better burnere to burn your dvds. Check this link:

http://www.videohelp.com/dvdplayers....archcomments

 

[Jay Davis]

See the various threads discussing compatibility between machines and media. The -/dash disk system is older and the -/dash g-ds argued that they were more compatible with early players.


The + camp claims you don't have to finalize the disc and it should still play in other players. RW discs maybe better for editing on a computer.


IMHO It's a crap shoot. You can usually find two or three brand name discs that should work with your machine. That's not the problem.


Recent threads refer to burning errors or media fading after a couple of months. This has to be explored. What good is it to spend time and money transferring your home VHS tapes to DVD or of compiling copies off of cable or satellite if they're going to disappear in a few months.

 

[Villanman]

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Originally posted by Kabanero Villanman , May be you need a better burnere to burn your dvds. Check this link: http://www.videohelp.com/dvdplayers....archcomments

I was already aware of that.

If anything it sounds more like a problem with the brand of Disc. But a +R by Maxell will not work on My sony DVP S300. But will Play Fine on another Sony, Toshiba, Emerson, Sanyo and Xbox and of course the recorder itself which is a Sony GX300. But will not play in a Cyberhome, My old Sony or my Honda Odyssey (I have no clue what brand player is in my van).

-R worked in all the above. How would a +R Disc work on the players already mentioned and not work on the player this website says is supposed to and it be considered a problem with the burner?

 

[Sam Ontario]

Quote:

Originally posted by chucko Is there any inherent advantage to ripping DVDs to -R discs or to +R discs ? Chucko

I prefer +R with bitsetting capability PC burners. All old and new DVD players can played bit setted DVD+Rs (in other words DVD ROMs).


I have compatibility issues with some old players if I burn with DVD-Rs.