+ and - What's the difference?

[hakko1872003]

Hi all,
What is the difference between a dvd +r and a dvd -r?
please inform me as i read in differant places to use dvd-r and i am just wondering will a dvd+r work just as well?
Thanks,
Hakko

[covana2244]

Well there is many debates which is better. I think dvd-r are slightly more compatible with dvd players, though.

[Vile]

-R is usually less expnsive, but many argue that the quality is not as good.
+R used to be less compatible with most drives, but they are fine now, and are just as good as -R in terms of compatibility.

-R is limited in the speed of recording, so +R will win the war.
Get a +R burner, or dual format ;)

[hakko1872003]

thanks guys that answers my question about that.i got a sony dru-510AK,which is + and - but when I use decss to rip dvd's with it, it says error getting lba key or something.but works fine when ripping off my samsung drive which is not rw.any views?thanks

[covana2244]

@Vile
What do you mean by quality? The quality of the disc itself or the video or data it contains?

[Jedi Master]

I have to disagree at the moment on the statement of +R winning the war .
But maybe when the dual layer burners come around then maybe +R may take a step forward.

On the quality, i would say as long as you get a good brand media then the quality will be good.

[Vile]

@Vile
What do you mean by quality? The quality of the disc itself or the video or data it contains?

I meant in terms of the media quality. (DVD-R discs are supposedly less reliable than +R)

I have to disagree at the moment on the statement of +R winning the war .
But maybe when the dual layer burners come around then maybe +R may take a step forward.

On the quality, i would say as long as you get a good brand media then the quality will be good.

Personally my Pioneer 105 (DVD-R) works fine for me at the moment but the -R format is limited in terms of burning speed, which is why it will loose the battle in the long run.