OK, I've read all I can absorb about DVD-R and DVD+R. I know what each one does, but I still don't know which one to use, for a particular end-use! Sorry to be SO newbie, but apprarently, this is the place to ask dumb questions. Thanks Dave
Do you have a dual format burner? Check that first, if not, use the media that matches your burner. I have used both and haven't been able to tell the difference in quality or compatability playing on my PS2 or DVD player. I did notice that I couldn't get Burnatonce to work with +R media. I like to get high quality media, cheap ones do fail to play back properly sometimes and they are a little difficult to return for a refund if you've recorded on them. Happy burning, Frank
DVD-r is more compatable with standalone players. (- was the original DVD format and would be more widely used) Either will work on a chipped PS2. These days there are no real differences between the two Formats, (DVD-r is still more compatable). I have a dual format burner and I used either - or +. The only difference I've noticed is the DVD-r seem to burn slower. If you're authoring your own movies the DVD+ are recommended.
Thanks folks, I don't have a burner yet - just trying to get my head around all the factors at this time. I've had a dupe house do all my provious work, but it's time to get into it myself. I'm leaning towards the Pioneer A06. I just didn't know which media to buy the most of. I produce promo videos for a range of industries, as well as music videos. Plus I want to use it to do my own data backups. No games at this time. My end-users tend to be fairly tech-tender, so I don't want to have them making decisions on format(s). From what you two are saying, it sounds like - is the most compatible. Thanks again DaveD
Make sure that you buy quality media like Ritek G03 and G04 discs. TDK are also another well known good quality DVD media manufacturer. Good look
