What is the difference in ...DVD-R/DVD+R, also CD -/+?
I have used both, and can tell no difference.
Bill
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Jack Stoner
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There are no CD + or -. There are CD-R's (writeable) and CD-RW (RE-Writeable). There are also special "music" CD-R's that are required by some older standalone audio CD recorders. PC's only need CD-R's CD-RW media tends to be the least reliable and should be avoided. If its worth putting on a CD, use the CD-R's.
Here is what I got from the local newspaper a couple of years ago about DVD's.
DVD-R and DVD-RW. The first recordable format, allows users to write to a disc only once. The DVD-RW feature allows for re-writes but to play the discs on a standard DVD player or a computer, the disc must be finalized, meaning it can't be recorded to again.
DVD+R and DVD+RW. The most recently developed formats are the +R and +RW. The plus sign indicates the recordings on +R or +RW discs do not have to be finalized before viewing. You can write over what you've recorded or watch an already recorded disc and add more to it later.
DVD-RAM. It's main advantage is being able to keep taping the end of a program while watching the beginning of the same program. DVD-RAM recordings are not viewable on most standard DVD players. But RAM recorders often offer an additional DVD-R feature as a way to share recordings with others.
DVD-ROM. This format covers the discs you buy with movies or shows already recorded on them. They are playable in most every DVD device, but can't be recorded to. DVD-ROM's can also store software and music
Here is what I got from the local newspaper a couple of years ago about DVD's.
DVD-R and DVD-RW. The first recordable format, allows users to write to a disc only once. The DVD-RW feature allows for re-writes but to play the discs on a standard DVD player or a computer, the disc must be finalized, meaning it can't be recorded to again.
DVD+R and DVD+RW. The most recently developed formats are the +R and +RW. The plus sign indicates the recordings on +R or +RW discs do not have to be finalized before viewing. You can write over what you've recorded or watch an already recorded disc and add more to it later.
DVD-RAM. It's main advantage is being able to keep taping the end of a program while watching the beginning of the same program. DVD-RAM recordings are not viewable on most standard DVD players. But RAM recorders often offer an additional DVD-R feature as a way to share recordings with others.
DVD-ROM. This format covers the discs you buy with movies or shows already recorded on them. They are playable in most every DVD device, but can't be recorded to. DVD-ROM's can also store software and music
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Jack Stoner
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CD-R for CD's.
For DVD's I don't think it matters which you use on modern DVD burners, either DVD-R or DVD+R. Just depends on what the DVD burner will accept. Older ones could be one or the other. Most newer DVD burners will accept either one.
I buy DVD-R's but that is because my standalone DVD burner will only accept that type. My PC's CD/DVD burners will accept either type.
For DVD's I don't think it matters which you use on modern DVD burners, either DVD-R or DVD+R. Just depends on what the DVD burner will accept. Older ones could be one or the other. Most newer DVD burners will accept either one.
I buy DVD-R's but that is because my standalone DVD burner will only accept that type. My PC's CD/DVD burners will accept either type.