[Stevenuk]

I have a new dvd recorder and can record on both dvd-r and dvd+r.
What is the difference on them if any? And what 1 is better to record on
Thanks
Steven

[bronx2282]

TBH I don't really know the differences, they all work the same I think. They all work in my PC's DVD burner too.

[penfold52]

I belive that + gives better quality recordings but the + discs are more expensive than the the - ,saying that I always buy the - and I cant see the difference.

Good place to get both are www.blankdiscshop.co.uk

[brownrog]

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Originally Posted by Stevenuk

I have a new dvd recorder and can record on both dvd-r and dvd+r.
What is the difference on them if any? And what 1 is better to record on
Thanks
Steven

One big difference is the DVD player compatibility of the resulting recorded DVD. Although some people are "religious" about formats and so true DVD+R enthusiasts will deny the problem, there is widespread industry recognition that DVD-R discs will be compatible across a much wider range of players than DVD+R discs.

This may not matter to you if you use DVD+R recording and then play the discs on one player that you know plays them OK, but if you want portability to other players, I'd go for DVD-Rs (oh yes and use Verbatim media - the make of media is highly important to compatibility believe it or not).

I make promotional films professionally and author low volumes on burned DVDs so I'm speaking from bitter experience , both in terms of the +R/-R question and in terms of media brands.

Roger