dvd + or dvd -

[jm1647]

I use nothing but +R booktyped\bitset to DVD-R0M now and lend out some of my backups for other people to watch and give back. Not one of them has said they would not play. When I was using -R some said they would not play in their players. I'm not sure what brand of players they have.

[locoeng]

I use nothing but +R booktyped\bitset to DVD-R0M now and lend out some of my backups for other people to watch and give back. Not one of them has said they would not play. When I was using -R some said they would not play in their players. I'm not sure what brand of players they have.

Same here...in fact I switched to +R so I could booktype them to see if they had a higher degree of compatability because not all of the -R's could be viewed by my friends.

[discman]

most modern players play them mines is just out the box and they play minted.so im sticking with them they work for me..

[jm1647]

most modern players play them mines is just out the box and they play minted.so im sticking with them they work for me..

I have 2 Apex players and a LiteOn standalone recorder (which is also set to booktype\bitset to DVD-ROM now) in my house that play either + or - media also. I myself never had a problem with -R it was friends and family that did, that is why I switched to the DVD-ROM setting.

[discman]

i think originally when players were developed their specification was r.o.m.then came the dvd-format then dvd+and so on .it also depends on the player quality as well.......

[CrazyMonster]

its funny i use Memorex and its shows its good, but do you think its good? have you guys burn one yet ??

[Chewy]

I threw about 50 of the sob's away after i found out how bad they were,
redoing that many backups really burned me up with Memorex

[locoeng]

The funny thing is that Memorex work fine for some people...the real question is for how long?

[volfann]

I have yet to try a -R disc. Out of about 400 backups never had a +R that wouldn't play. Tried them on various players.
Did have issues with Memorex discs though. Seem to wear out quickly if you view them alot. I use only Sony D21 now and get great results. Anyone else notice the weight difference in discs. Sony feels heavier than Memorex to me. Real or imagined???

[LT. Columbo]

maybe the sonys are heavier quality? i have some memorex about 2 years old now and many viewed dozens and dozens of times still don't miss a beat. i am blessed.

[volfann]

I am going to buy a few -R next time I purchase blanks just to experiment with. At times I have seen them priced lower than my +R .
I'm blessed with 3 sticky fingered rug rats. That could be part of my problem with Memorex disc life..LOL

[Donovan]

I guess I bought into the "-R is more compatable" theory from so long ago.... that's all I've ever bought.

[locoeng]

I guess I bought into the "-R is more compatable" theory from so long ago.... that's all I've ever bought.

Way back when it probably was true...but now you know the possibilities of the +R format.

[Chewy]

I favor the cheapest made in japan blanks.
It's nice to be able to bitsett but for long term storage it's not relavent.

[locoeng]

It's nice to be able to bitsett but for long term storage it's not relavent.

So true chewy...