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DVD R - R/W Which one?
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franklin97355
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Get a good one. Check cnet or toms hardware for reviews.
fourdollarbill
Technical User
Definatly get a dual format (DVD +R/RW -R/RW CD-R/RW) . If you plan on playing in a dvd player for tv it may be a dvd -r. Only the newest of the new are playing DVD+R but they will also play DVD-R and other formats.
TekTippy4U
Technical User
As was mentioned...from 10/27/03
TT4U
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TT4U
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These are just "my" thoughts....and should be carefully measured against other opinions....I try very hard to impart correct info at all times.
Don't agree with you there fourdollarbill. According to publications I've read the DVD+ is more compatible with today's external dvd players than the DVD- format. If you can afford it get a writer that supports both formats. Then you don't have to worry about the future.
It's hard to say who is going to win the race but at this time the DVD+ format has a larger marktet part than the DVD- format. There are more DVD+ burners on the market than there are DVD- burners. So if I had to make a choice I'd go with the DVD+.
It's hard to say who is going to win the race but at this time the DVD+ format has a larger marktet part than the DVD- format. There are more DVD+ burners on the market than there are DVD- burners. So if I had to make a choice I'd go with the DVD+.
Kocky,
It's not worth really getting into, but from sources like Maximum PC and this website ( DVD-R/RW is slightly more compatible on set-top DVD Players. I think it's something like 95% to 90% - awfully close and not worth correcting.
You have to be careful what sources you read from about the battle of the formats. DVD+R/RW was developed by a lot of "big-wig" companies like Philips and Sony, while DVD-R/RW was only pushed by Pioneer. Because of that, a lot more sources out there are biased in favor of the [navy]+[/navy] format. I find it kind of ironic that it took the [navy]+[/navy] format an extra 3 months to be produced and hyped to be the ultimate format, but end up trailing behind the "inferior" [navy]-[/navy] format.
But in the end, getting a dual-format burner is the way to go.
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~cdogg
[tab]"The secret to creativity is knowing how to hide your sources"
[tab][tab]- A. Einstein
It's not worth really getting into, but from sources like Maximum PC and this website ( DVD-R/RW is slightly more compatible on set-top DVD Players. I think it's something like 95% to 90% - awfully close and not worth correcting.
You have to be careful what sources you read from about the battle of the formats. DVD+R/RW was developed by a lot of "big-wig" companies like Philips and Sony, while DVD-R/RW was only pushed by Pioneer. Because of that, a lot more sources out there are biased in favor of the [navy]+[/navy] format. I find it kind of ironic that it took the [navy]+[/navy] format an extra 3 months to be produced and hyped to be the ultimate format, but end up trailing behind the "inferior" [navy]-[/navy] format.
But in the end, getting a dual-format burner is the way to go.
~cdogg
[tab]"The secret to creativity is knowing how to hide your sources"
[tab][tab]- A. Einstein
fourdollarbill
Technical User
I'm sure new DVD+'s will cover DVD-'s for a long time. I just cant wait for DVD's to be out dated and old news. Whats next? DBI's (direct brain imaging).
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TekTippy4U
Technical User
I hear you can do data transfer/storage alot easier with DVD-RAM format....personally dunno.
Here's a constantly updated link with a ton of info on everything DVD.
TT4U
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These are just "my" thoughts....and should be carefully measured against other opinions....I try very hard to impart correct info at all times.
Here's a constantly updated link with a ton of info on everything DVD.
TT4U
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These are just "my" thoughts....and should be carefully measured against other opinions....I try very hard to impart correct info at all times.
I purchased a LiteOn LDW-401S. This ia a DVD+R/RW drive only. I considered this when I bought my DVD player so that there were no compatibility issues.
I can honestly say that I am extremely happy with this drive - great bang for the buck. I read several reviews on this drive before I purchased it. I was going to by it from Newegg on the net but happened to see it at Walmart, of all places, for $109.
The only media I have used thus far for DVD burning is Maxell. I have only made good DVDs so far with this media. As far as CD media, I have used several different name brands with no problems.
LiteOn also has a dual format drive. It is the LDW-411S. I would not recommend it at this time as I have heard many discouraging remarks.
I can honestly say that I am extremely happy with this drive - great bang for the buck. I read several reviews on this drive before I purchased it. I was going to by it from Newegg on the net but happened to see it at Walmart, of all places, for $109.
The only media I have used thus far for DVD burning is Maxell. I have only made good DVDs so far with this media. As far as CD media, I have used several different name brands with no problems.
LiteOn also has a dual format drive. It is the LDW-411S. I would not recommend it at this time as I have heard many discouraging remarks.
Kocky,
Not trying to drag on the discussion, but it would helpful if you cited your sources, so that perhaps we can differentiate test results from opinion. At that website I posted, over 500 set-top DVD players have been tested to show 95% to 90%.
It is possible for you to randomly pick 10 DVD players that are more compatible with the DVD+ format. However, it's just not as likely to happen over the DVD- format.
The point is moot with dual-format burners taking over the market anyway.
~cdogg
[tab]"The secret to creativity is knowing how to hide your sources"
[tab][tab]- A. Einstein
Not trying to drag on the discussion, but it would helpful if you cited your sources, so that perhaps we can differentiate test results from opinion. At that website I posted, over 500 set-top DVD players have been tested to show 95% to 90%.
It is possible for you to randomly pick 10 DVD players that are more compatible with the DVD+ format. However, it's just not as likely to happen over the DVD- format.
The point is moot with dual-format burners taking over the market anyway.
~cdogg
[tab]"The secret to creativity is knowing how to hide your sources"
[tab][tab]- A. Einstein
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