Which the best to use for DVD recording, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, or DVD+RW?
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If you know that you are going to make a dvd recording and won't mess up on it then use the dvd-r because you can only use that disk once. The dvd-rw is a good disk because you can record over it if you decide you don't like what you recorded on that disk. just remember that -r is for recording once, and -rw is for recording over whats on it.
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1) I use Sony DVD-RW's. They're the best and you can reuse them if you decide to erase. They're not permanent like DVD-R's. So far the only place I've found them is Staples.\n\n2) Play the DVD through a portable device and record to a DVD recorder. That will allow you to get past the copyright devices.
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Nero definitely. Using others are just waste of time. There is also a software named InCd that comes with the Nero Cd. It lets you use a Cd-rw just like a floppy disk.
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There appears to be no physical, and little functional, difference between the DVD-R/-RW discs and the DVD+R/+RW discs. The DVD-R ("dash” R) and -RW media are officially approved by the group called DVD Forum, and the DVD+R ("plus” R) and +RW are not. The DVD+R/+RW media are supported by the DVD+RW Alliance.\n\nThe main difference seems to lie in the DVDs' built-in defects management, the way they can be formatted and, of course, their price.\n\nSOURCE : http://netforbeginners.about.com/cs/multimedia/a/DVD_discs_2.htm
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DVD-R and DVD+R are to different types of single DVD write formats. The DVD-R is most compatible with set top DVD players. All modern DVD burners support both types of format. The DVD-RW and DVD+RW are formats that can be written to and erased up to 1000 times.
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click here:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DVD_recorder
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Are we taling abour DVD-R and DVD-RW? what you have mentioned above seems the same. RW stands for ReWritable.
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Way back in the stone age when DVD burners were first available to us, the format used was DVD-R so, most older types of home DVD players that are hooked to your TV will play this type of DVD. DVD+R is a more recent format of DVD burning, so most newer home DVD players will play these, as well as the DVD-Rs. A DVD+RW or DVD-RW are the REWRITABLE type of DVDs, just like your CD-RWs are. The only difference is the +/- designations. If your burning DVDs for other people, it's a good idea to use the DVD-R type discs, so they won't have a problem playing them on their player at home.
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DVD+R and DVD-R do not support multisession.. only DVD-RW and DVD+RW support multisession
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dvd+ is DVD+R/RW and dvd- is DVD-R/RW...\n\nDVD-R/RW was developed by Pioneer. Based on CD-RW technology, it uses a similar pitch of the helix, mark length of the 'burn' for data, and rotation control. DVD-R/RW is supported by the DVD Forum, an industry-wide group of hardware and software developers, and computer peripheral manufacturers. The DVD-R format has been standardized in ECMA-279 by the Forum, but this is a private standard, not an 'industry' ISO standard like the CD-R/RW Red Book or Orange Book standard.\n\nDVD+R/RW is also based on CD-RW technology. DVD+R/RW is supported by Sony, Philips, HP, Dell, Ricoh, Yamaha, and others, and has recently been endorsed by Microsoft. DVD+R/RW is not supported by the DVD Forum, but the Forum has no power to set industry standards, so it becomes a market-driven issue.
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Neither is better than the other.  The only difference between the two formats is the way they save information and how the start and stop points are different on the disc.  Other than that there is no difference, but be aware of what type your DVD drive is compatible with.  A DVD+R drive cannot write to a DVD-R disc and the reverse is true.  Most modern drives are DVD+/-R/RW which means they support all formats but older drives were either -R or +R and you were restricted to that format.\n\nAlso -R or +R are write once DVDs whereas -RW and +RW are write, erase and write so they can be used multiple times.
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i use\nDVDx\nSony Soundforge\nUlead DVD MovieFactory 3 Disc Creator
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I have used both Roxio and Nero. Roxio is more user friendly, but Nero Ultra is more robust. The right answer is whatever software gets the job done without any problems that you know how to use. Windows XP's built in burning software works good too but it's very basic.\n\nYou should worry more about the hardware and media you are using than the software.
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The + and - of the DVD R are two competing formats, +R being developed by the DVD+RW Alliance, and -R being devloped by DVD forum. Both allow recording of up two 4.7GB on a single layer, and 8.5GB on a dual layer.  The primary difference is some drives do not read one type of the DVD, and so dual drives are popular, since they can read both formats. Dual burners are also popular.\n\nAs far as I know, there is no difference in burnable CDs, A CDR is a CDR, there’s one format. Different types of CDs react differently in different drives (older drives sometimes have trouble reading certain media), but there is no format difference.
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The storekeeper was more or less correct. There is no substantial difference between DVD-R and DVD+R; they are just two opposing formats supported by two different camps of companies. DVD-R was created by Pioneer, and has been recognised by the DVD Forum, a forum consisting of DVD authors and manufacturers. However, this forum has no power to set industry wide standards. Apple uses this format. DVD+R is supported by Sony, Philips, HP, Dell, Microsoft, Yamaha, amongst others. Both formats are based on CD-R/RW technology, with the major difference being DVD+R's natural ability to contain more than one layer of data. However, this also results in excessive costs. Nowadays it is possible to find dual layer DVD-R' too. Amongst all standalone DVD players, around 89% support both DVD-/+R, while the remaining 4% support only DVD-R, and 7% support only DVD+R. Thus, which type to purchase is your decision; if you wish to burn DVD movies, purchase the type which is supported by your DVD player. However, before purchasing, check the specifications of your DVD burner to see which format(s) it supports. Neither can be considered "better" off-hand. If your work requires handling large amounts or Data, then go in for a dual layer DVD+R, as they are easier to locate than dual layer DVD-R's, which have not gained market acceptance.
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Background:\n\nDVD-R and DVD+R are both single layer, although they are composed of 2 disks glued together; one for recording and the other as a stability layer. DVD+ has the ability to support dual layer disks, but they must have DL after it (i.e. DVD+R DL).  Dual layer DVDs hold 8.54 GB and DVD's hold 4.7 GB, which is about 4.38 Gigs on a computer because DVDs are measured differently. DVDs spin about 3 times faster than CDs, allowing a larger data rate, making them optimal for video.  By the way, DVD means Digial Versitile Disk.\n\nAnswer:\n\nThe DVD- format was set up by a group as the "standard".  DVD+ disks are rivals of the DVD- format, and therefore are not considered as an official format, but they work in most situations.  The + disks are engineered differently and are considered track better and write better.  Again, the + system will SUPPORT Dual Layer, but it must be labeled with a DL.
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What type of disc did you use? In case it was DVD+R, not all DVD players read this format!\nFirst check what kind of discs the players support.