what does it mean by dvd+/- r-rw?
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click here:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DVD_recorder
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DVD+R and DVD+RW\nDVD+R and DVD+RW formats are supported by Philips, Sony, Hewlett-Packard, Dell, Ricoh, Yamaha and others. \n\nDVD+R is a recordable DVD format similar to CD-R. A DVD+R can record data only once and then the data becomes permanent on the disc. The disc can not be recorded onto a second time. \n\nDVD+RW is a re-recordable format similar to CD-RW. The data on a DVD+RW disc can be erased and recorded over numerous times without damaging the medium. \n\nDVDs created by a +R/+RW device can be read by most commercial DVD-ROM players. \n Key Terms To Understanding DVD Formats\nDVD\nShort for digital versatile disc or digital video disc, a type of optical disk technology similar to the CD-ROM. \n\nDVD-Video \nA video format for displaying full-length digital movies. \n\nDVD-ROM \nA type of read-only compact disc that can hold a minimum of 4.7GB (gigabytes), enough for a full-length movie. \n\nburn\nSlang term meaning to write data to a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM.\n\nDivx\nShort for Digital video express, a new DVD-ROM format promoted by several large Hollywood companies. With Divx, a movie (or other data) loaded onto a DVD-ROM is playable only during a specific time frame, typically two days. \n \n\nDVD-R, DVD-RW and DVD-RAM\nThese formats are supported by Panasonic, Toshiba, Apple Computer, Hitachi, NEC, Pioneer, Samsung and Sharp. These formats are also supported by the DVD Forum. \n\nDVD-R is a recordable DVD format similar to CD-R and DVD+R. A DVD-R can record data only once and then the data becomes permanent on the disc. The disc cannot be recorded onto a second time. There also are two additional standards for DVD-R disks: DVD-RG for general use, and DVD-RA for authoring, which is used for mastering DVD video or data and is not typically available to the general public. \n\nDVD-RW is a re-recordable format similar to CD-RW or DVD+RW. The data on a DVD-RW disc can be erased and recorded over numerous times without damaging the medium. \n\nDVDs created by a -R/-RW device can be read by most commercial DVD-ROM players.
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"RW stands for Readable-Writable. This means your computer can both read informatioin off CDs and DVDs as well as write to both these media types." no you cant write to both. you can only burn cd's and read dvd's. CD-RW u can ReWrite cd's just like floppy disks with RW media.
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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.
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yes you are missing something... you need a DVD-R/W to write DVDs....
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Hi there, \n\nIt can be used to burn CD-R/RW as well. I have DVD+/-RW dual layer with lightscribe technology and I burn CD's without any problem.\n\nHope this helps. Bye!!\n\nrule wid style n luv@vinny
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yes,\n\n the plus sign means that it also accepts the higher storage rate of 700MB, or CD/R\n\ni don't know if it also burns CD/RW's though (the ones you can re burn over and over)\n\njust buy regular CD/R's and you'll be fine \n\nyou should also look into a CD burning program like Nero
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It has to do with the Codex of the DVD.  Some DVD are R+, some R-, some have other codex.  You have to know what your DVD can play back.  Is it a machine that can only playback certian DVD's, or all?  If your DVD is not compatible with the way your DVD Burns, then you will not be able to play it back unless you purchase a DVD player that can read the codex that your DVD burner uses.
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diff is that dvd-r and dvd+r are formats.. and it's a battle between the two. whoever wins.. right now dvd-r is winning.
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DVD+R's are NOT re-writeable. only DVD RW's are ReWriteable.\nthe most compatable with standalone players are DVD-R however you can only burn a DVD type that your burner supports so i'd check your DVD burner first.
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DVD+R and DVD-R do not support multisession.. only DVD-RW and DVD+RW support multisession
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Not all DVD players support dvd+r. Statistically is is a slightly more incompatible format.
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If it's for a desktop/external?  Look at the outside cd-tray.  It will say something like either "DVD-rom" or "DVD +/- RW" or something like that.  If it says "DVD +/- RW" or "+/- R" or any combo containing the ending of RW  or R then, yes, it's a burner.
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There appears to be no physical, and little functional, difference between the DVD-R/-RW discs and the DVD+R/+RW discs. The DVD-R ("dash” R) and -RW media are officially approved by the group called DVD Forum, and the DVD+R ("plus” R) and +RW are not. The DVD+R/+RW media are supported by the DVD+RW Alliance.\n\nThe main difference seems to lie in the DVDs' built-in defects management, the way they can be formatted and, of course, their price.\n\nSOURCE : http://netforbeginners.about.com/cs/multimedia/a/DVD_discs_2.htm
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CD-R is a blank, recordable cd that holds up to 700mb. It is NOT rewritable\n\nCD-RW is the same as a CD-R, but it can be rewritten.\n\nDVD-R is a format of DVD, sometimes more compatible with older DVD players.  It holds 4.7gb (~4700mb).  There is also a rewritable version of this named DVD-RW\n\n\nDVD+R is another format of DVD, it can also hold 4.7gb.  There are rewritable versions of this that are DVD+RW.\n\nDVD-DL is another DVD format in which there are two layers.  This doubles the capacity of the DVD so it can hold 8.5 gb (~8500mb).  These are newer and more expensive in the consumer market; however, almost all of the DVD movies you have in your home are printed on DVD-DL.\n\nI hope I helped!
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R=recordable\nRW=rewritable\n\nyou must have a drive that work with the cd though, it must say r or rw and it must say dvd not just cd