Comments on: DVD-R vs DVD+R

By: Barry

Barry — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 09:19:22 +0000

I have found that all the DVD writers I have used write DVD-R without problems, whereas a large number of DVD writers have problems with DVD R. I had one client who wanted an external HDD because she was unable to write to DVD disks. When I found she was using the DVD R format, I recommended that she change to DVD-R. She is now a happy camper and saved the cost of the external HDD.
Whereever possible I use DVD-R without problems.
I have yet to find any discernable performance difference in read or write performance. Almost all currenly available DVD hardware reads both formats without problems, so use DVD-R and save yourself some frustration and cash….

By: Andreas

Andreas — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:09:54 +0000

You have a point there rese. I would still disagree with DVD R being too advanced. Todays software, players and burners will handle both formats, thus the consumer doesn’t really even need to know the difference. DVD-R is however more accessible to people with really old equipment, and it was the original

By: rese

rese — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 05:36:01 +0000

So to sum it all up:
DVD-R = Camry (basic, old tech, but works, accessible to much more)
DVD R = Lexus (way too advanced, don’t know if we really need it)