Newbie- question about dvd players

[jgonick]

My dvd player (standalone) says it will play DVD-R. Before I looked this up I bought DVD+R for my new burner that burns both formats.

My dvd player plays them fine. (I'm not complaining a bit, I think its wonderful. Of course the -R format works also) I am just wondering how this is possible.


How does the player read the +R format? Isn't it like a PC trying to read an Apple file?

Is this typical?

Also should I switch to the DVD-R?

Which format will be more compatible in the future if I need to buy a new DVD player?

Thanks...

[setarip]

Sometimes you get a pleasant surprise and other times disaster;>}

To determine the capabilities/limitations of your specific brand and model of standalone DVD player, as well as media compatibility, go to:

http://www.dvdrhelp.com/dvdplayers