Multimedia: DVD-R vs DVD-RW vs DVD+R - which one???
DVD-RW wear out quickly
by rc3 - 1/8/06 9:31 PM In reply to: DVD--RW by The Masked VillainI use DVD-RW to back up large files, writing over
them several times. At first they work fine but often
after 2 or 3 rewrites they give a sector read error
when validating the disc after burning with Nero.
Of course they all get the little scratches that used
discs do but I have tried polishing them with no
success. And I have used different brands of discs.
I have read that you can rewrite up to 1000
times but if the data is corrupt what good is it?
Good brands don't ware out.
by TheMaskedVillain - 1/12/06 3:36 PM In reply to: DVD-RW wear out quickly by rc3I've been using the same DVD+RW disks for backing up my hard drives for almost two years now without a problem. Yes, late last year Nero InCD had trouble reformatting them, but when I upgraded to Nero 7 InCD worked fine. The DVD+RW format is designed to be rewritten to, that is what the RW stands for.
RW is often best for raw home video
by IndustryVet - 1/18/06 8:27 AM In reply to: DVD--RW by The Masked VillainIf you plan to use any editing software, RW is a cheaper way to get the first generation into editable format on your PC. Many of us don't want hour after hour of boring unedited video to drag our family or friends through.
So, I record my Hi-8/VHS/etc. tape onto RW, take it to the PC, edit with any of myriad software (Ebay has *awesome* prices on prior generations of all the popular video editors like Pinnacle Studio and Cyberlink PowerDirector --think $10 or so!) and then burn onto a final output DVD in either -R or +R depending on where it's going.
RW works best for this since you can reuse this disk. My experience is I can get RW almost anytime I want for about 3 times the cost of single use +R/-R, so if you think you might re-use it more than 3 times, go with RW!
That seems very cumbersome not to mention a loss of quality.
by Kiddpeat - 1/18/06 2:42 PM In reply to: RW is often best for raw home video by IndustryVetWhy don't you directly capture it in a relatively uncompressed format, like AVI, on your computer's hard drive? Then you can edit it as desired, and burn it when you are finished. You are going through an unnecessary extra step, and you are probably losing quality by compressing what's going to the RW disk.
Info. I found regarding DVD+/-
by servicetech - 1/6/06 5:47 AM In reply to: DVD-R vs DVD-RW vs DVD+R - which one??? by BaggieboyHere's a quote I found on HP's website (wish I bookmarked the page when I found it)
"An independent study done by Intellikey found the DVD+R / DVD+RW format to be more compatible with consumer DVD players than the DVD-R / DVD-RW format."
I had the same question because our company training videos need to be as universal as possible.
That could have something to do with HP being in the +DVD
by Kiddpeat - 1/6/06 10:18 AM In reply to: Info. I found regarding DVD+/- by servicetechcamp. Everything I've read from independent sources says that -DVD is the more universally playable format.
+ vs - format
by jbetta - 1/6/06 8:10 PM In reply to: Info. I found regarding DVD+/- by servicetechYour statement applies if everyone has a new player.
-R will work in more player both old and New
DVD+R was originally, appears DVD-R is now
by IndustryVet - 1/18/06 2:22 PM In reply to: Info. I found regarding DVD+/- by servicetechFrom www.videohelp.com, who has -R/+R compatibility ratings on 4013 DVD players (!), -R seems to hold the current edge:
90% were compatible with +R
but
94% were compatible with -R
The good news is that over 80% of all DVD players play both and actually many of these DVD players would be aging units now, many out of production, so likely the players in production could be assumed to be more compatible with both formats slightly!
-R formats have always been more widely supported.
by Kiddpeat - 1/18/06 2:43 PM In reply to: DVD+R was originally, appears DVD-R is now by IndustryVetThis is not a recent change.
THIS SHOULD HELP
by beau421 - 1/6/06 5:55 AM In reply to: DVD-R vs DVD-RW vs DVD+R - which one??? by BaggieboyI was wondering the very same thing about 8 months ago when buying a new computer. In short, DVD+R has better compatibility because you can change the Booktype field (this is the part of the disk that tells the player "hey, I am a cd-r, or DVD-r, or better yet, a DVD-Rom) from DVD+R to DVD-ROM, however this cannot be changed with a DVD-R. But there is some caveat, not all dvd burners are able to change the book type field! Or some can, but not with the original firmware (the software for the burner that tells the burner how to operate) so you will need to find some hacked firmware. I finally opted for the NEC 3500 and then found a hacked firmware.
Now, if you are not up to this, the DVD-R has probably the best compatibility without making any changes.
this web site helped me: http://www.cdfreaks.com/article/150
Hope this helped!
Buy +R if your DVD burner can booktype to DVD-ROM
by sytyguy - 1/6/06 6:01 AM In reply to: DVD-R vs DVD-RW vs DVD+R - which one??? by BaggieboyThe reason is, is that DVD-ROM can be played on all standalone players. So if you happen to go play the DVD on your relatives player, it will play.
Of course, you will need to find out if your burner can booktype to DVD-ROM.
BTW, +R are the only type media that can be booktyped, that's why I recommend them over -R.
I have a Benq-1640 burner which automactically booktypes to DVD-ROM.
Good luck
Booktype? Please explain
by twhelan3 - 1/6/06 12:44 PM In reply to: Buy +R if your DVD burner can booktype to DVD-ROM by sytyguyI have a one year old NEC DVD burner. It will not recognize the DVD-R format. I have 50 new Imation blank DVD-Rs that I can't use. The DVD+R video works fine on my DVD player which is a Panasoic.
Please explain Booktype?
Many burners only support one format. Players are a
by Kiddpeat - 1/6/06 8:38 PM In reply to: Booktype? Please explain by twhelan3different matter. Newer players can use either format. Older players are most likely to work with -R if they do not support both types.
booktype explained
by beau421 - 1/8/06 2:37 AM In reply to: Booktype? Please explain by twhelan3i explained it a little already in my response with subject "this should help". anyways, this link should clear it up for you.
http://www.cdfreaks.com/article/150
have a good one.
dvd-rw isn't used
by DocQ - 1/6/06 6:47 AM In reply to: DVD-R vs DVD-RW vs DVD+R - which one??? by Baggieboydvd-rw isn't used. For one they're expensive and the dvd-rw itself is expensive too. Once you've got the dvd burnt what good will it do to take it off ... thats a lot of work to just be erasing off the disk. however in the case of dvd-r and dvd+r i wouldn't know. i'd probably stick with dvd-r
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