What is the best media for DVD movies??

[reetzy]

Hi, New to this and would like to know what everyone else uses for there media?? I have a Sony DRU-700A burner so it can use all types. Is the + better or the - ???? I think i heard the - is better?? Thanks for your input.

[ormonde]

"Is the + better or the - ???? I think i heard the - is better??"

There are no "Qualitative" differences between the two -- only compatibility issues. However, (-R) is probably more universally compatible with "Most" standalone players -- especially the older ones.

[reetzy]

What is one of the better brands??? Verbatim i currently use. What does the majority use?

[ormonde]

"What is one of the better brands???"

Ritek G04...

[nwg]

Not just Ritek G04 (G05 if using 8x speed). They have to be Grade A as well. These are Ritek brands such as Ridisc (one I use), Ridata and Traxdata.

There Aritia brand is Grade B and is not necessarily the same quality. They are not made by Ritek but are sourced to other manufacturers who use their dye.

[nightman]

I use + 4speed and have had no problems!

[nwg]

I use + 4speed and have had no problems!

As long as it is decent media then it should be ok most of the time. I wouldn't even think of using 4x on discs such as those from Bulkpaq or Princo.

Also, 4x may seem ok at first. I have seen discs deteriorate after a few months and make them unplayable. The same discs done at 2x where still ok.

[nightman]

Originally posted by nwg
As long as it is decent media then it should be ok most of the time. I wouldn't even think of using 4x on discs such as those from Bulkpaq or Princo.

Also, 4x may seem ok at first. I have seen discs deteriorate after a few months and make them unplayable. The same discs done at 2x where still ok.

Thank's for your advice ,The make of media I am useing is Arita I supose only time will tell.