Can Somone Put To Rest...

[Triumphdog]

What the differences are in the +R and -R. I just got a great deal on TDK DVD media, a 25 pack for 8 bucks at circuit city. I bought 3 packs and I went with the +R instead of the -R. The guy at Circuit City said that +R are better quality while -R are more compatable. Any help on the main differences, and did I make the right choice by choosing +R opposing to -R. And yes, +R does work in my DVD player. Thanks!

[jmet]

"The guy at Circuit City said that +R are better quality while -R are more compatible."

He is wrong with the +R having better quality. Both -R and +R have the same quality. He was right in saying -R is more compatible. There basically is no physical difference between the two. -R can hold like a few more MB than +R, but like the difference in amount is nothing you would notice.

"did I make the right choice by choosing +R opposing to -R. And yes, +R does work in my DVD player."

Making the choice on either -R or +R should be based on DVD player/burner compatibility, thats all.

[cynthia]

Originally posted by jmet
Making the choice on either -R or +R should be based on DVD player/burner compatibility, thats all.

And in the old days -R media was cheaper than +R media... so then it was also a question of price - but not today.

[jmet]

fixed setarip, thank you.

[cynthia]

And here is an article on why + media is better than - media....

http://www.cdfreaks.com/article/113

[nwg]

I used to use +R's but now use -R's. The -R's were considerably cheaper (over 50%) than +R's. So, I started using them. Now, there is very little between them.

My favourite DVD + discs were Imation, Philips and Datawrite (with Ricoh dye). I still use their DVD +RW's.

I am sticking with DVD - for the foreseable future for R's. I use Ritek's Ridisc brand (both 2x and 4x discs).