Multimedia: DVD-R vs DVD-RW vs DVD+R - which one???
Yes I have
by IrisRose - 1/9/06 4:39 PM In reply to: It's probably a sony issue by fougereSeveral messages and replies to Sony have left me frustrated and annoyed. The first message was canned and did not address the issue at all. The second explained that the machine could not read or record dvd-r and dvd+r. I quoted to them from the manual, and for help, they then referred me to the pages in the manual that I had quoted. Thanks for your post. It helps me understand some of the philosophy behind the product and why it works (or not) the way it does.
I got this DVD player.
by R. Proffitt
- 1/3/06 5:34 PM
In reply to: DVD-R vs DVD-RW vs DVD+R - which one??? by Baggieboy
http://www.google.com/search?q=Philips+dvp642
It was 59 bucks at wallymart and handles almost anything I throw into it.
Bob
Got a similar machine for Christmas but ....
by Ulha - 1/6/06 2:10 AM In reply to: I got this DVD player. by R. Proffitt
...it's not recording, so I'm taking the opportunity to add another question here. This is a different make to the one you recommend (Inventive DRW2033 multi-region), which I thought would be suitable for recording a collection of PAL and SECAM videos, but although it plays back fine it won't record. Tried several types of blank disk but although it says 'disk loading', nothing else happens. I thought incompatibility, as disks are all 8X speed, whereas the machine supports 4X or 2.4X (both +R and +RW).
Shop says the disks should be compatible and won't take them back. I would be so grateful if somebody could explain this speed business, and whether I should be able to use the 8X disks even if they are recording more slowly (??)
Speed rating of discs
by wes_bullis - 1/6/06 10:47 AM In reply to: Got a similar machine for Christmas but .... by UlhaIt is true that an 8x disc should work in a 4x recorder. A disc which is rated at 8x should work in any recorder rated up to 8x or slower. It is only the speed of recording which will be limited by the slower of the 2 ratings, the disc speed or the machine speed.
There are some machines which seem to have incompatibility problems with certain brands of discs. This seems to be less frequent as time goes by and the machines become more versatile.
I would focus your troubleshooting efforts on the machine. It would be worthwhile to check the manufacturer's website for troubleshooting information, or take it to the place from which it was purchased and ask them to demonstrate for you how it should work.
Working now, thank you!
by Ulha - 1/19/06 12:25 PM In reply to: Speed rating of discs by wes_bullisMuch appreciated your reply and through that and other strings at last understand what's going on
(should have gone to forum before we got the machine). Turns out to be incompatible with our other player, but at least it's recording now. I think it must be old stock as was selling at a reasonable price(though new) on Amazon.
Emprex DVD RW
by lucky76 - 1/6/06 8:42 PM In reply to: I got this DVD player. by R. Proffitt
I've bought two of the Emprex DVD Dual Speed 16x Double Layer Internal DVD+-R/RW Drives from Fry's for the low price of $39.95 and they work great. I've flashed the bios on each with the latest software and I'm very happy with them. They also come with Nero software. Maybe I'm just Lucky.
DVD-R would be my choice
by mistert - 1/6/06 2:00 AM In reply to: DVD-R vs DVD-RW vs DVD+R - which one??? by BaggieboyAs another member stated, -R or +R should do the job however -R is compatible with more standalone DVD players. If you happen to have a Costco store in your area, they have excellent quality (inkjet printable) TDK 16X -R and +R on 100 disc spindles for about $43. Definitely don't take a chance on generic or store-brand blank media now that name-brand discs can be purchased at such a reasonable price.
TDK at Costco
by Karen4021 - 1/7/06 2:55 PM In reply to: DVD-R would be my choice by mistertThanks for the specific recommendation, including price! I'm on my way to Costco.
Karen
Costco Sale on TDK disks
by JohnLF - 1/20/06 3:19 PM In reply to: DVD-R would be my choice by mistertThat stack of 100 TDK PrintOn disks goes on sale two-for-the-price-of-one starting 1/23 for about a week. Check it out.
Go look
by Hodgelett - 1/6/06 3:55 AM In reply to: DVD-R vs DVD-RW vs DVD+R - which one??? by BaggieboyBasically, the best thing to do is look at the dvd players. In the UK the majority have dvd-r and -rw compatability, even with some of the newer disks, but this might not be true in your country.
At the time of my first dvd rewriter they were relatively new and we'd just tried the first dvdrw disk we found, which turned out to be Dvd+RW. This has meant now we've had to buy a player that is fully compatable with -/+R and RWs as well as some others.
Of course in a few years they'll be compatable with every disk under the sun - and everyone'll be using the harddrive anyway.
I might be reading this wrong and you have a dvd player already, in that case check your handbook. Unless you bought it as cdrw compatable it's unlikely to be, and if it's an older machine it definitely will be either - or +.
(btw. If you're thinking of one with a harddrive they take forever to warm up!)
DVD--RW
by The Masked Villain - 1/6/06 4:26 AM In reply to: DVD-R vs DVD-RW vs DVD+R - which one??? by BaggieboyBurning your home video onto a DVD-RW disk is really a waste of money. In my experience DVD-RW disks are more expensive than the other formats. This is because they are re-writeable, a feature you really don't need for storing home video. Really, the best use of a DVD-RW disk is for backing up your hard drive. As for the other formats, it all depends on what format your DVD recorder is
Not true
by seascape195 - 1/6/06 10:54 AM In reply to: DVD--RW by The Masked VillainDVD-RW has been estimated to have 20x longer life to it due to the special dye that is used. RW is best used if the data will be keep long-term storage - i.e. archived data such as family video collections, etc..
Life of DVD-RW
by wes_bullis - 1/6/06 1:43 PM In reply to: Not true by seascape195I've not seen that information before. Could you please provide a reference to document this?
RW Life
by jbetta - 1/6/06 8:06 PM In reply to: Not true by seascape195This is contrary to anything I heard before. Please site your source of information.
Thanks
I've never seen anything that says that. All the stuff I've
by Kiddpeat - 1/6/06 8:35 PM In reply to: Not true by seascape195seen says -R or +R are best for long term storage. Please cite your source if you have evidence of differing lives.
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