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What is the difference between DVD+R and DVD-R?

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DVD+R is a newer format that offers special features for those recording movies. DVD-R is still used, and some drives will be able to read both formats. Most Macintosh DVD drives only support DVD-R media. Check with your drive manufacturer to see which types of discs will work in your drive. You can also visit DVDRhelp.com to check compatibility, or read more technical information about the format differences at DVDRhelp.com. All our discs are recorded using DVD-R media. [top]
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DVD+R and DVD-R are with different technology and they are formatted differently. Before you purchase the media, make sure you know which format of the media your DVD writer supports.
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Much like the VHS vs Betamax battle of the 1980¡¯s, DVD-R and DVD+R are simply two different technologies that both use different formats. No single company owns the rights to DVD¡¯s, and therefore both formats are backed by different parties within the market that may have some interest in seeing their chosen format succeed. A DVD+R will allow multiple recording layers, whereas a DVD-R will only allow one single layer.
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DVD-R and DVD+R have pretty similiar features and are compatible with many standalone DVD Players and most DVD-ROMs. They just supported by different manufacturer Alliance. Pioneer produced the first DVD writer in 1997. It used the DVD-R format. The DVD-RW came later. In 1999 the DVD Forum was formed. It embraced the DVD-R format.
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DVD-R was the first DVD recording format released, and it is compatible with most DVD players. DVD+R is a newer format (introduced in early 2002), and it has some additional features such as lossless linking, CAV, and CLV writing. DVD+R is compatible with most newer DVD players (about 88% of all DVD players). DVD-RW and DVD+RW are essentially the same as above, except with DVD-R and DVD+R media you write to it once, and with DVD-RW and DVD+RW media you can erase and rewrite many times.
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What's the difference between DVD+/-RW and DVD+/-R?

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DVD+/-RW means that it is a ReWriteable disc. The plus means it is created in the plus format, the minus is in the minus format. RW discs can be rewritten and played with new audio, video or data up to 1,000 times. Our DVD+/-RW discs meet the requirements of both the plus and minus DVD forums. The plus means it is created in the plus format, the minus is in the minus format. Our DVD's meet the requirements of both the plus and minus DVD forums.
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What is DVD-R MultiMaster™?

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Ultera's DVD-R MultiMaster™ controller virtualizes up to twelve DVD-R drives using RAID to operate as a single DVD-R device. Ultera CD-R MultiMaster™ controller solutions provide seamless scalability to grow as your needs grow.
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They are the format types. Buyers need to purchase the disks with proper format type which is compatible to the burner format. It is hard to say that one format is better than the other. Neither have significant advantages over the other. Both are good but not perfect in terms of their ability to create discs that are playable in most standalone DVD players.
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What is the difference between DVD+R and DVD-R media?

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Unfortunately, the manufacturers are still not able to agree on one specific format. This is partially due to the fact that the manufacturers pursue different economic interests and are divided into different alliances. The DVD+RW stock rivals with the DVD-RW manufacturers from Toshiba, Panasonic und Pioneer. Some manufacturers of burners have already positioned themselves for this "format war" and equipped their burners with both formats.
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What is the difference between DVD-R/DVD-RW, DVD+R/DVD+RW and DVD-RAM discs?

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Both DVD-R and DVD-RW types generally come in the single-sided, single layer 4.7 GB capacity, which is roughly equal to 120-minutes of standard playing time. You can also now find 9.4 GB double-sided discs entering the market, although there are no players which will automatically play both sides of the disc without ejecting it and turning it over. Eventually, there will be DVD-R discs available that will hold around 20 GB of data, recorded into two layers on each side of the disc.
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What is the difference between DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM, DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10, etc?

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Pressed DVDs are what you find at your local video shop. They will work in over 99.9% of DVD players and computer DVD ROM drives. However, due to the large price of glass mastering, we usually only press DVDs for large runs (1000 minimum). These include: For small runs we use recordable DVDs. This category includes single write formats (DVD-R including DVD-R DL, DVD+R) and multi write formats(DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM). Each format has limited compatibility.
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What is the difference between DVD-R General Media and DVD-R Authoring or Professional Media?

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DVD-R for General media can be recorded only on the Pioneer DVR-A03/103, A04/104 & A05/105 Writers.
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What's the difference between DVD+/-R and DVD+/-RW discs?

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Although DVD+RW technology does allow for re-writing, DVD+R discs are usually less expensive. Both formats offer exceptional compatibility with DVD home players and DVD drives in PCs.
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What is the difference between 'For Data' and 'For Video' for DVD+RW and DVD+R media?

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On the face of a Ricoh DVD disc, It claims to have a 4.7 GB capacity. But it looks like less than 4.7 GB on a PC.
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What the difference between R-Studio and R-Undelete?

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R-Undelete is a light version of R-Studio. It recovers files only on local logical disks visible by host OS. It usually suffices when files or folders are simply deleted. However if you are to recover files from deleted or damaged partitions, from damaged RAIDs, or from remote computers through network, you need one of R-Studio version.
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What is "DVD-R"?

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DVD-R is a "home made" DVD. That is, a movie that's been ported over from VHS, tweaked with a time-based corrector, and recorded onto a consumer-grade DVD. These generally look significantly better than the original VHS. However, be warned, that not all DVD players can handle DVD-R's. If you are unsure of your player's compatibility please visit http://www.vcdhelp.com/dvdplayers.php for a comprehensive list of most older DVD players and their model numbers.
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DVD-R (which is pronounced "dash R" not "minus R") uses organic dye technology, like CD-R, and is compatible with most DVD drives and players. First-generation capacity was 3.95 billion bytes, later extended to 4.7 billion bytes. Matching the 4.7G capacity of DVD-ROM was crucial for desktop DVD production. In early 2000 the format was split into an "authoring" version and a "general" version.
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DVD stands for Digital Versatile Disc (sometimes also referred to as Digital Video Disc). The R refers to being Recordable. The “dash” OR "minus" signifies one of the most popular standards of DVD formats and the “R” tells you that the disc can be recorded one time only. When data is written onto a DVD-R it is permanent. DVD-R’s are compatible with over 90 percent of DVD players.
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A recordable optical disc technology that allows you to store 4.7 gigabytes of data on a DVD+R disc, equivalent to about 6 CDs. Allows for storage of up to 6 hours of video per disc side, depending on the quality setting. A DVD+R disc cannot be rewritten, making it a very suitable medium for the distribution of data and video, or for archival purposes. Like DVD+RW, DVD+R was developed to be fully compatible with existing DVD-Video players.
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A DVD-R is the same thing as a DVD except that the contents were transferred onto the disc using a home computer rather than a factory. In other words, they are not commercial DVDs, and as a result, the compatibility is a little less than commercial DVDs. They will play on most DVD players and computers with DVD-ROM drives and appropriate DVD-viewing software
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What is the difference between "For Data" and "For Video" for DVD+R / RW discs?

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quot;For Data" disc are used for burning "Data". "For Video" disc is used for burning "Films". Basically there are no specific differences between the two, but it is recommended that you use "For Data" discs for burning "Data", and "For Video" for burning "Films".
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What is the difference between normal, Deluxe, TDSS, QuickPlay and DVD-R titles?

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Our regular movies are a standard grade of discs, they come with a limited set of audio languages and special features, and are great if you just want to watch the movie. The artwork on the disc and cover is not always very attractive, too. Deluxe movies are improved versions of the regular ones on double layered discs, they offer clearer image quality, more options for soundtracks, and usually a full set of special features.
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What about recordable DVD: DVD-R, DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, and +RW?

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There are three recordable versions of DVD-ROM: DVD-R, DVD-RAM, and DVD-RW. DVD-R can record data once (sequentally only), while DVD-RAM and DVD-RW can be rewritten hundreds of thousands of times. Final versions of the DVD-R and DVD-RAM specifications were published in August 1997 (see 6.1). DVD-RW will be finalized by the end of 1998. These recordable media are not currently usable for home video recording (see 1.14), though home DVD-RAM recorders will eventually become available.
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DVD+RW is an erasable format based on CD-RW technology. It became available in late 2001. DVD+RW is supported by Philips, Sony, Hewlett-Packard, Dell, Ricoh, Yamaha, and others. It is not supported by the DVD Forum, but the Forum has no power to set standards. DVD+RW drives read DVD-ROMs and CDs, and usually read DVD-Rs and DVD-RWs, but do not read or write DVD-RAM discs. DVD+RW drives also write CD-Rs and CD-RWs. DVD+RW discs, which hold 4.
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DVD-R/W supports single side 4.37GB DVD's (called DVD-5) and double sided 8.75GB DVD's (called DVD-10). DVD+R/W has some "better" features than DVD-R/W such as lossless linking and both CAV and CLV writing. DVD+R is a non-rewriteable format and it is compatible with about 89% of all DVD Players and most DVD-ROMs. DVD+RW is a rewriteable format and is compatible with about 79% of all DVD Players and most DVD-ROMs. DVD+R/W supports single side 4.
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Can I burn a DVD-R, DVD+R, or CD-R?

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Not presently. These write-once disks require UDF or ISO 9660 formatting, which Sound Devices is evaluating for future inclusion in the 7-Series.
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