what is the difference between DVD-R AND DVD+R
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DVD+R divides a recorded title into chapters, making it easier to access something in the middle when playing it back. DVD-R treats each title as a single unit, requiring you to fast forward to anything in the middle.
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I am not a technical person, but I think that Pat Hunt's description is probably the best answer. Kr9295 is wrong The +R does not mean you can use it again. To re-record on a DVD disc you need + or - RW which stands for ReWritable. I have used +R and -R discs for recording and have not noticed any difference.
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DVD+ discs do have the advantage of using multiple data layers instead of a single layer for faster recording and data access, and the discs also support users dragging and dropping files onto the disc instead of using a dedicated DVD authoring program. And I just prefer the +R to the -R
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Read the answer from The Hidden Art. I accidentally answered from that account while I was logged into it.
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Hi there, DVD-R stands for Recordable. DVD+R stands for Rewritable. +R = you can use again but they cost more. I'm sorry but I have not tried that feature on these.
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I burn TV shows to disk. I can squeeze two episodes to each disk and still get VERY good image and sound. With a dvdPLUSr I can burn an episode this week, pull the disk out of the machine, and then burn another episode next week and finalize the disk. It gives you a little more flexibility.
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The DVD RW is mostly for movies you would need to get CD r or CD-RW that will determine on what your sources that going to do to recording
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HI! No This burns them all! I have used Dvd +R and Dvd- with no problems!its great!!!! It will not burn copy right dvd's but everything else it will. Hope this helped you!
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DVD-RDVD-R discs allow user to transfer data to the disc one time. After the initial transfer, the disc cannot receive any additional material. This limiting feature makes these disc less expensive then rewritable discs such as the DVD-RW. A standard DVD-R can store 4.7 gigabytes of information.DVD-RWUnlike the DVD-R, DVD-RW discs allows users to write information to the disc multiple times. Old data can be removed and replaced with new material at any time. Because of its features, DVD-RW discs are typically more expensive than DVD-Rs. Similar to DVD-Rs, DVD-RW discs can store 4.7 gigabytes of informationRead more: http://www.ehow.com/info_7829286_type-writeable-dvd-should-buy.html#ixzz2YB0xK9Ja DVD-RDVD-R discs allow user to transfer data to the disc one time. After the initial transfer, the disc cannot receive any additional material. This limiting feature makes these disc less expensive then rewritable discs such as the DVD-RW. A standard DVD-R can store 4.7 gigabytes of information.DVD-RWUnlike the DVD-R, DVD-RW discs allows users to write information to the disc multiple times. Old data can be removed and replaced with new material at any time. Because of its features, DVD-RW discs are typically more expensive than DVD-Rs. Similar to DVD-Rs,... » Read More DVD-RDVD-R discs allow user to transfer data to the disc one time. After the initial transfer, the disc cannot receive any additional material. This limiting feature makes these disc less expensive then rewritable discs such as the DVD-RW. A standard DVD-R can store 4.7 gigabytes of information.DVD-RWUnlike the DVD-R, DVD-RW discs allows users to write information to the disc multiple times. Old data can be removed and replaced with new material at any time. Because of its features, DVD-RW discs are typically more expensive than DVD-Rs. Similar to DVD-Rs, DVD-RW discs can store 4.7 gigabytes of informationRead more: http://www.ehow.com/info_7829286_type-writeable-dvd-should-buy.html#ixzz2YB0xK9Ja « Show Less
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We only use -R discs and can copy the DVD's w/o problem. We also know that the copies can't be altered.
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Not much! Both can be played on most players. DVD plus R has the ability of recording on several layers with the proper recorder, DVD dash R is single layer.Suggest you "Google" the question as there are several answers available-mostly technical.
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Hi Robert, it is DVDRW (R DL) / DVD-RAM - fixed. it is backward compatible, so it can store on CD Rs too. Thanks, PCrush
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It's a different format. I use +. I can make data discs for my computer, or a DVD (Video_TS) for my DVD player on the TV.
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If you have them on a DVD and want to copy it this would work either on +/- Not sure how the RW format would perform.
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On the front of the drive it says "DVD+R DL." I interpret this to mean a "yes" answer to your question. In spite of what this also implies, I can tell you from experience that it will also handle DVD rewritables. The only thing I noticed when using it was that it wrote quite a bit faster than I expected. I would definitely buy these drives again. One caution, though. This is a SATA drive and cannot be used with an IDE connector. Be sure you have an available SATA port before you spend money for it.
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Yes I have done it. I have been told that a finalized +/- are the same. I have not been able to determine what is the difference between a plus and a dash DVD except that a plus has some encoding that a dash does not. that is why my computer takes app 15 min to copy a plus and 15 to 20 min to do a dash.
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I asked this question in another discussion but this discussion may be more appropriate:Which DVD format is best for recording on the Toshiba D-R400?DVD-R; DVD+R; DVD-RW; or DVD+RW? If there is info in the manual I don't see it.Thank you.
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I have made lots of copies of videos, photos from DVD discs. I think the rw stands for "Rewritable". I don't think you will have any problems.
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The Manual officially says no to DVD+Rs, but I have some DVD+Rs that I have burned and I am able to play them without any Errors. Do not have DVD-Rs to test. I used Power2Go to burn the DVDsBut generally I found that my upscaled DVDs & DVD+Rs from BDP-1590 do not look very well on my LCD compared to my previous 3 yr old Philips DVD recorder.
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The first one is of the DVD-R type, while the second one is of the DVD+R type. Functionally, there's no difference between them, as long as your DVD burner can read/write to both types of discs.There are apparently some potential compatibility issues on DVD players, if you're planning to burn video DVDs, so you may want to read the information below and also look at your DVD player's manual to make sure it can play whichever type you plan to purchase. (Chances are good that it can play both types.)Section 4.3.6 of the DVD FAQ is probably the most helpful one:"[4.3.6] Which recordable DVD format should I buy?As explained in the previous sections, there are two main formats: "dash" (DVD-R/RW) and "plus" (DVD+R/RW). There's not much difference between them. They both record data and video, and they both read back data and play back video. Both formats are available as recordable drives for computers and as home video recorders. In spite of claims that one format is more compatible with players and drives, both formats are similarly compatible (see 4.3.1). There are speed differences, but it's a game of leapfrog. One format will come out with faster write speeds, then the other one will match it or surpass it. 16x is the theoretical maximum speed, so the latest drives from both formats are close to the limit."
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They are simply different writing formats. Most drives today support both formats. There is more information here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DVD_formats
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I don't really know but when I went at the super to buy for a HP and a ASUS computer they told me that -R is better for one and +R is better for the other. I don't remember which one!