Which is better to purchase when copying a DVD, DVD-R or DVD+R or DVD+RW ??
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I use +R media. I have found it more reliable than the -R media. The cost of the RW disks is higher so unless you want to record over disks use the DVD+R.\n\nWith Nero you have many options. To copy the disk you would need to use the 'Copy Entire Disk' option, but be warned, many commercial DVDs have copyright protection and Nero will refuse to copy. \n\nA more reliable prgram is Clone DVD, it is slow, but it ignores copyright!! It can also compress DVDs so that they fit on one disk.\n\nFull length DVDs show as nearly 9Gb, which is twice the size of a standard DVD disk and therefore will not copy using Nero.
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the only real difference is if the DVD player you want to play the disks back on support that format or not. you can use any on your PC but might not be able to play back on your DVD player. if you want to be able to re use the disks you will need +RW or -RW. if you just want to record something for keeping then +R or -R which are cheaper are fine. the 4x 8x  etc refer to the speed at which you can record onto them you can use any speed you want but your drive will only work up to its max speed, +/- R are faster than +/- RW.
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If you have a DVD+/-R drive, you can read the disk off a +R disk and copy it to a -R disk.  Check in your DVD burner software for a "disk Copy" utility.
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The easiest way is to use a software called CloneDVD. The program lets u copy the entire dvd at once with one click also has the options of changing DVD-9 Format to DVD-5 (which is ur dvd-or+r). To solve the problem of regions and other stuff use a software from the same company called AnyDVD. Demo version are also available to use. The site address is below.\n\nPS: This information is given to u to use for the dvds that you own, I m no undre any condition responsible for what you do with the copied dvds.
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different formats.\n\n- is more common, but the + is beter quality.\n\nThe + takes records data on a stream, which makes it easy to record on, so, if you have a recordable DVD player, these are the kinds to go for.
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It's more of a difference in the media type.  DVD-R is not compatible with DVD+R drives and DVD+R is not compatible with DVD-R drives.  However, if you buy a DVD-/+R drive, then both medias will work.  DVD+R are cheaper usually.\n\nThe DVD-R standard was formed by Time Warner, Mitshubishi, Sony and Hitachi.  DVD+R was formed by DVD+RW Alliance i.e.  Sony, Yamaha, Philips, Dell, and JP.\n\nIt's more of a "securing market share" move.  However, now most drives are DVD-/+R drives.  So, the difference is not that noticeable
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CD-R is a blank, recordable cd that holds up to 700mb. It is NOT rewritable\n\nCD-RW is the same as a CD-R, but it can be rewritten.\n\nDVD-R is a format of DVD, sometimes more compatible with older DVD players.  It holds 4.7gb (~4700mb).  There is also a rewritable version of this named DVD-RW\n\n\nDVD+R is another format of DVD, it can also hold 4.7gb.  There are rewritable versions of this that are DVD+RW.\n\nDVD-DL is another DVD format in which there are two layers.  This doubles the capacity of the DVD so it can hold 8.5 gb (~8500mb).  These are newer and more expensive in the consumer market; however, almost all of the DVD movies you have in your home are printed on DVD-DL.\n\nI hope I helped!
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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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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 are several - Nero is OK ,Roxio Easy CD/DVD is another and another I`ve used is DVDCopy
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The latest version of Nero is a choice that is very simple to operate and there is a data DVD option in it.  \n\nA side benefit is that you can back up your computer regularly in case of crashes or file corruptions.
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The best one that I know is DVD x Copy but is kind of expensive but if u don't mind expend an extra $50 is worth it...\n\nstay away from the freeware they usually come with extra bugs, and spyware   (u get what u pay for)
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I would check Afterdawn.com. They have multiple forums on how to copy DVD's
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It's not really a problem with either, some older players aren't compatible with DVD-R's, etc.  The player would say DVD-R, DVD-RW compatible on it.
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There are actually five formats for storing data on DVDs:  DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW and DVD-RAM.\n\nThe + and - don't have any special meaning, they just refer to two different standards (see below for details).  Some DVD drives/players only work with one of the standards and not the other, some work with both.\n\nThe "R" means "Read" (i.e. once you've created the disk, you can only read the data) and the "RW" means "Read/Write" (you can write new data to the disk multiple times, in addition to reading it).
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Copying copywrited DVD's is illegal.  :-)\n\nTry and find yourself of DVD XCopy Gold
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Dual Layer recording allows DVD-R and DVD+R discs to store significantly more data, up to 8.5 Gigabytes per side, compared to 4.7 Gigabytes for single-layer discs. DVD-R DL was developed for the DVD Forum by Pioneer Corporation, DVD+R DL was developed for the DVD+RW Alliance by Philips.\n\nDVD recordable discs supporting this technology are backward compatible with most existing DVD players and DVD-ROM drives. Many current DVD recorders support dual-layer technology, and the price point is comparable to that of single-layer drives, though the blank media remains significantly more expensive. Currently the technology has severe problems with compatibility in DVD players. Dual Layer Drives will work with Regular DVD-R drives.