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Coyote
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Posted - Jul 13 2004 : 5:45AM
Since this is a question geared more towards electronics I elected to put it here. If it is deemed a "poll" question my apologies.

I was wondering which format was better. I have a DVD+R/RW system on my home theater system and love it. However I have a friend who wants to get a dvd recorder as well and I didn't know what to tell him about the differences. I thought that DVD+R/RW systems allow you to easily add things to your recordings sush as chapter stops and such while DVD- didn't. I don't know for sure if there are any differences so anything will help before I go and tell him. Thanks.

GaySatyr
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Posted - Jul 13 2004 : 5:57AM
Most of the newer units designed for computers cover all the -/+R -/+RW bases and have gotten relatively inexpensive. In terms of compatibility with older equipment, there are no guarantees; however -R seems elicit the least problems. The software to control them has gotten pretty good, too.

Having never used one of the set-top recorders, I can't answer that aspect of your question. Sorry.

~ GaySatyr

Edited by - GaySatyr on 7/13/2004 5:58:56 AM

Kperv
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Posted - Jul 13 2004 : 1:10PM
You'll find a lot of 'religious' wars on that subject.

Here's an excerpt from videohelp.com

I've got a Pioneer HDD/DVD recorder that only supports DVD-R(W). I've been quite happy with it. The discs played on the DVD players I've tried it on.

I've never missed any feature of +R, but then I record everything to HD and then only transfer something to DVD if someone else wants to see it. That way any linking benefits +R may offer wont make any difference to me.
It might be different with a DVD-only recorder.

For a PC burner however I'd recommend a dual-format one.

picman
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Posted - Jul 13 2004 : 11:02PM
DVD-R seems to be more compatible with existing hardware. When I tried to burn onto +R media in DVD Studio Pro it wouldn't recognize it. I had to create the video_ts folder and use Toast to burn. My most finicky standalone player won't play +R discs but the other units I have play them with no problem. Burn times on +R discs seem to be shorter.
Coyote
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Posted - Jul 14 2004 : 2:24AM
Hey thanks for the reply guys!
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