What's the difference between DVD+RW and DVD-RW? [Archive]

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MajinBrad

08-02-2003, 23:53

:confused:

bighap

08-02-2003, 23:58

Wrong board but... It is just a different type of media. They do the same thing but one is for a -r/rw burner like a Pioneer and the other is for a +r/rw burner like an HP. The Sony dvd burners can do both though.

MajinBrad

09-02-2003, 00:07

oops, didn't mean to get the wrong board, one of the two i've been posting on seemed good though.

anyway, thanks a lot. i though i heard discussion that -rw was better than +rw. maybe i was wrong?

bighap

09-02-2003, 00:10

-r/-rw media is supported by many more devices, so yes I consider it better.

affie

09-02-2003, 03:14

got this from THG,
"Archiving
If your main goal is to archive data, the DVD-R format (Pioneer DVR-A05 or TEAC DV-W50E) is the best choice. 4x burn speed gives you your result in 15 minutes. The time saved compared to DVD+R at 2.4x (over 24 minutes) is not to be sneezed at.
Video
However, if you are more interested in video, the DVD+RW format is still the best solution. It is much more flexible to use and, what's more, it is compatible with Philips home players."