hats the difference bewteen....DVD-R and DVD+R????
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hard to say the diference there are two different systems, when they invented the DVD they discovered there are two ways on writing on it, so they lunch both just in case it will be an advantage ,plus it was a marketing thing some companies made a lot of money out of this.
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Dual Layer recording allows DVD-R and DVD+R discs to store significantly more data, up to 8.5 Gigabytes per side, compared to 4.7 Gigabytes for single-layer discs. DVD-R DL was developed for the DVD Forum by Pioneer Corporation, DVD+R DL was developed for the DVD+RW Alliance by Philips.\n\nDVD recordable discs supporting this technology are backward compatible with most existing DVD players and DVD-ROM drives. Many current DVD recorders support dual-layer technology, and the price point is comparable to that of single-layer drives, though the blank media remains significantly more expensive. Currently the technology has severe problems with compatibility in DVD players. Dual Layer Drives will work with Regular DVD-R drives.
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Background:\n\nDVD-R and DVD+R are both single layer, although they are composed of 2 disks glued together; one for recording and the other as a stability layer. DVD+ has the ability to support dual layer disks, but they must have DL after it (i.e. DVD+R DL).  Dual layer DVDs hold 8.54 GB and DVD's hold 4.7 GB, which is about 4.38 Gigs on a computer because DVDs are measured differently. DVDs spin about 3 times faster than CDs, allowing a larger data rate, making them optimal for video.  By the way, DVD means Digial Versitile Disk.\n\nAnswer:\n\nThe DVD- format was set up by a group as the "standard".  DVD+ disks are rivals of the DVD- format, and therefore are not considered as an official format, but they work in most situations.  The + disks are engineered differently and are considered track better and write better.  Again, the + system will SUPPORT Dual Layer, but it must be labeled with a DL.
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To burn music to play for music cds, DO NOT GET DVD+R get CD+R cds to burn your music...\n\nThis is the answer you seek.
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If it's saying that it's a DVD ... then congratulations ... you have a DVD ... whether it's a DVD Rom or a DVD Burner is another question entirely :)
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The only physical difference between the formats is the way they determine the location of the laser beam on the disc. DVD-RW/R discs use tiny marks along the grooves in the discs, called land prepits, to determine the laser position. DVD+RW/R discs do not have land prepits, but instead measure the "wobble frequency" as the laser moves toward the outside of the disc.\n\nHowever, most companies have hybrid DVD drives that support both DVD-R and DVD+R formats. They are known as DVD±R or DVD±RW drives. \n\nWhen looking for media for a DVD drive, make sure it ends in "-R" if a DVD-R drive or "+R" if a DVD+R drive.\n \nIf a DVD±R drive, you can use either format. DVD-R is still more popular than DVD+R, but since they are both widely supported, it should not matter which format you choose.
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different formats.\n\n- is more common, but the + is beter quality.\n\nThe + takes records data on a stream, which makes it easy to record on, so, if you have a recordable DVD player, these are the kinds to go for.
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http://dvdshrink.org/\n\nHope this helps.
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no difference except maybe if you mean dvd rewriter...
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DVD means 'Digitally Versatile Device'. It holds more capacity than a CD. A CD can hold 650MB to 700MB of data whereas a DVD can store upto 9GB of data depending on its type. Dual layered DVDs can hold more.\nDVD picture quality is better, and many of DVDs have Dolby Digital or DTS sound, which is much closer to the sound you experience in a movie theater.\nMany DVD movies have an on-screen index, where the creator of the DVD has labeled many of the significant parts of the movie, sometimes with a picture. With your remote, if you select the part of the movie you want to view, the DVD player will take you right to that part, with no need to rewind or fast-forward.\nDVD players are compatible with audio CDs.\nSome DVD movies have both the letterbox format, which fits wide-screen TVs, and the standard TV size format, so you can choose which way you want to watch the movie. \nDVD movies may have several soundtracks on them, and they may provide subtitles in different languages. Foreign movies may give you the choice between the version dubbed into your language, or the original soundtrack with subtitles in your language. \n\nThe Emprex drive that you have is capable of writing to blank CDs as well as blank DVDs. The discs that you can write to are CD-R, CD-RW, DVD R, and DVD RWs.\nHere is a link to simplify what I've said.\nhttp://www.dvddemystified.com/dvdfaq.html#4.3\nJust look at the table at the bottom.\n\nAlternatively you also maybe facing an issue with the writing software. Try another one like Nero or DVD maker.\nCheck if the Disc is empty.
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It's just two different formats of DVD media.  If you plan to use either make sure you're DVD writer is compatible with the type you plan to use.  Most of the newer drives can let you use both types. They will say something like DVD±R (DVD +/- R).\nCheck out the two links below.
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RiDisc because their re-writable dvd discs, i use dem and their really gd and realible ..plus if u wanna delete or change ure film etc...then u can add take away wid these discs...the discs tht i use are \ndvd-rw\n2 x 120min/ 4.7 GB\nData and video
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Most DVD writers will burn either and most DVD players will play either. I use +R but I have no real reason except they always work wherever I want them to.
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dvd+ is DVD+R/RW and dvd- is DVD-R/RW...\n\nDVD-R/RW was developed by Pioneer. Based on CD-RW technology, it uses a similar pitch of the helix, mark length of the 'burn' for data, and rotation control. DVD-R/RW is supported by the DVD Forum, an industry-wide group of hardware and software developers, and computer peripheral manufacturers. The DVD-R format has been standardized in ECMA-279 by the Forum, but this is a private standard, not an 'industry' ISO standard like the CD-R/RW Red Book or Orange Book standard.\n\nDVD+R/RW is also based on CD-RW technology. DVD+R/RW is supported by Sony, Philips, HP, Dell, Ricoh, Yamaha, and others, and has recently been endorsed by Microsoft. DVD+R/RW is not supported by the DVD Forum, but the Forum has no power to set industry standards, so it becomes a market-driven issue.
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i had nero 7-and it wass sh*t,dvds&cds didnt work right so i dumped it and am in prosess of searching for better.hope you do same
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What type of disc did you use? In case it was DVD+R, not all DVD players read this format!\nFirst check what kind of discs the players support.
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They're simply two different competeing formats that developed from two separate consortiums of manufacturers.  -R was the original (developed by Pioneer) and had better compatibility with existing DVD players at the time but this gap has been closed.  +R was developed by Ricoh, Sony and a few others, and came out about 1 year after -R.\n\nI believe there are some differences in the reflectivity of the two formats, since -R only writers cannot burn +R discs and vice-versa.  The main advantage of +R is that all of the current writers support burning up to 16x (only on 16x media - I've only seen -R burners go up to 8x).  Also, I believe dual-layer media is +R format only, but I'm not 100% sure.\n\nToday, other than burn speed, the point is moot since every writer on the market supports both formats and nearly all recent DVD players will read either format (including dual-layer).  Cost of the media between the two formats is about the same as well.