i need some help on media,i just brought a cendyne dvd-r/rw drive(its is actually a pinoneer a04 drive)my question is i read somewhere that you can only use type of disk.i don't know what dvd+ or dvd- is,i use the search bar but got no help.could someone show me where or explain the difference in dvd+ and dvd- drive and how to tell which will work in my drive.Thanks
dvd + and dvd- media
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DVD-R and DVD-RW
DVD-R and DVD-RW are also both sanctioned formats of the DVD Forum. Both formats generally use 4.7 GB discs, although some DVD-R drives use 3.95 GB discs.
DVD-R is a write-once recordable format which allows excellent compatibility with both standalone DVD players and DVD-ROM drives. There are two main types of DVD-R discs: DVD-R for General Use and DVD-R for Authoring. Most consumer DVD-R burners use the cheaper General Use discs, while many higher end professional burners use Authoring discs. The correct media type appropriate for the recorder must be used when burning a DVD-R. However, once written, the discs should be able to be read in either drive type. (General Use DVD-R is designed to prevent backup of encrypted commercial DVDs.)
DVD-RW media uses rewriteable discs which are rated for more than 1000 rewrites in ideal situations. The majority of standalone DVD players will play video recorded on DVD-RW discs, but the compatibility is not as high as with DVD-R.
Current DVD-RW recorders also record to DVD-R. However, the reverse is not always true. Some DVD-R recorders are not capable of writing to DVD-RW discs (although some may be able to read DVD-RW discs burned with other drives).
DVD-RW and DVD-R have heavy penetration into the multimedia market as well as the general consumer market. For instance, the Apple SuperDrive, found in higher end Mac computers used in multimedia creation, is simply a DVD-R/DVD-RW (and CD-R/CD-RW) capable burner.
+R and +RW
These two formats are backed by the DVD+RW Alliance. While these formats are not sanctioned by the DVD Forum, several members of the DVD+RW Alliance are also members of the DVD Forum. Technically, “DVD” is not to be used in the names for these formats, since they are not approved by the DVD Forum. However, in reality, these discs are very similar to DVD-R and DVD-RW in design, usage, and compatibility.
+RW, like DVD-RW, is a rewriteable 4.7 GB format, and overall it has similar functionality to DVD-RW. One potential future advantage of the +RW format is the optional Mount Rainier drag-and-drop file access support (also known as +MRW) planned for future versions of Windows. However, current drives do not support Mount Rainier on +RW. The level of compatibility of +RW discs in standalone DVD players is similar to that of DVD-RW. The rewritability of +RW is also said to be similar to that of DVD-RW.
+R is a format that was introduced to consumers in early 2002. It must be noted, however, that first generation +RW recorders do not support +R recording, and likely cannot be upgraded to do so. If one wishes to have +R burning functionality, one must purchase a recent drive specifically designed to do so. +R discs currently are somewhat more expensive than DVD-R discs, but prices will likely drop with time. Compatibility of +R discs in standalone DVD players is similar to that of DVD-R.
DVD-R and DVD-RW are also both sanctioned formats of the DVD Forum. Both formats generally use 4.7 GB discs, although some DVD-R drives use 3.95 GB discs.
DVD-R is a write-once recordable format which allows excellent compatibility with both standalone DVD players and DVD-ROM drives. There are two main types of DVD-R discs: DVD-R for General Use and DVD-R for Authoring. Most consumer DVD-R burners use the cheaper General Use discs, while many higher end professional burners use Authoring discs. The correct media type appropriate for the recorder must be used when burning a DVD-R. However, once written, the discs should be able to be read in either drive type. (General Use DVD-R is designed to prevent backup of encrypted commercial DVDs.)
DVD-RW media uses rewriteable discs which are rated for more than 1000 rewrites in ideal situations. The majority of standalone DVD players will play video recorded on DVD-RW discs, but the compatibility is not as high as with DVD-R.
Current DVD-RW recorders also record to DVD-R. However, the reverse is not always true. Some DVD-R recorders are not capable of writing to DVD-RW discs (although some may be able to read DVD-RW discs burned with other drives).
DVD-RW and DVD-R have heavy penetration into the multimedia market as well as the general consumer market. For instance, the Apple SuperDrive, found in higher end Mac computers used in multimedia creation, is simply a DVD-R/DVD-RW (and CD-R/CD-RW) capable burner.
+R and +RW
These two formats are backed by the DVD+RW Alliance. While these formats are not sanctioned by the DVD Forum, several members of the DVD+RW Alliance are also members of the DVD Forum. Technically, “DVD” is not to be used in the names for these formats, since they are not approved by the DVD Forum. However, in reality, these discs are very similar to DVD-R and DVD-RW in design, usage, and compatibility.
+RW, like DVD-RW, is a rewriteable 4.7 GB format, and overall it has similar functionality to DVD-RW. One potential future advantage of the +RW format is the optional Mount Rainier drag-and-drop file access support (also known as +MRW) planned for future versions of Windows. However, current drives do not support Mount Rainier on +RW. The level of compatibility of +RW discs in standalone DVD players is similar to that of DVD-RW. The rewritability of +RW is also said to be similar to that of DVD-RW.
+R is a format that was introduced to consumers in early 2002. It must be noted, however, that first generation +RW recorders do not support +R recording, and likely cannot be upgraded to do so. If one wishes to have +R burning functionality, one must purchase a recent drive specifically designed to do so. +R discs currently are somewhat more expensive than DVD-R discs, but prices will likely drop with time. Compatibility of +R discs in standalone DVD players is similar to that of DVD-R.
Thank You
Thank You both for your expanation it helped me.Thanks Again
Thank You both for your expanation it helped me.Thanks Again
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elpresidente
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no
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elpresidente
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DVD-R and DVD-RW support multisession....
sorry for the short answer
üsse
sorry for the short answer
üsse
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elpresidente
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btw.... +R and +RW also does I think ...
I think this feature wasn´t included in burning apps (for both standards) from the beginning ...
I think this feature wasn´t included in burning apps (for both standards) from the beginning ...
Thanks for your fast answer Elpresidente. I have bought a bunch of DVD +R media for that purpose, and it is almost impossible to get facts on these subjekts, as many other alos say in the forum. The resellers dont know either , is`nt that strange ?
I have to test, shall get my burner tomorrow
I have to test, shall get my burner tomorrow
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elpresidente
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strange yep....
have fun with your burner
greetz
have fun with your burner
greetz
Info on different formats (Plus oder Minus)
http://www.heise.de/ct/02/25/112/default.shtml
Plus oder Minus
Here is a lot of info on different formats.
For those who understand Deutch.
Elpresidente, If you are good in english, would you please ubersetz something , most important from this page , pleeease
http://www.heise.de/ct/02/25/112/default.shtml
Plus oder Minus
Here is a lot of info on different formats.
For those who understand Deutch.
Elpresidente, If you are good in english, would you please ubersetz something , most important from this page , pleeease
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elpresidente
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hmm... can´t translate the whole thing ...lol...too much....
mainfacts are ...
There isn´t much difference in price anymore (for branded media)
Better media quality control for +R/Rw media than for -R/RW(cheap ones)
Nearly the same compatibility to DVD Standalone players (95% for DVD-R ---- 93% for DVD+R)
-R --> higher writing speeds (now)
higher production costs for DVD-R/RW (cause of copyprotection issues)
DVD-R/RW technology is similar to a DVD-Rom
DVD+R/RW technology is like a big CD-RW
answer concerning your question --> both support multisession
üsse
mainfacts are ...
There isn´t much difference in price anymore (for branded media)
Better media quality control for +R/Rw media than for -R/RW(cheap ones)
Nearly the same compatibility to DVD Standalone players (95% for DVD-R ---- 93% for DVD+R)
-R --> higher writing speeds (now)
higher production costs for DVD-R/RW (cause of copyprotection issues)
DVD-R/RW technology is similar to a DVD-Rom
DVD+R/RW technology is like a big CD-RW
answer concerning your question --> both support multisession
üsse