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Offline tatertot

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« on: February 05, 2004, 09:36:34 PM »
anyone know the real difference between +and- format ???/ or does it really matter
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Offline Vipermann

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« Reply #1 on: February 06, 2004, 09:25:57 AM »
http://www.dvdrhelp.com/dvd


This should help.
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Offline Pfunk

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« Reply #2 on: February 06, 2004, 10:54:17 AM »
pretty simple really, get a drive that does both formats.  Dvd-R is more compatible with standalone players, but is limited to slow burn speeds 2X.  Dvd+R is up to 8X however the media is more expensive.  If you get a drive with both formats you can get in on alot of sales for media, some weeks its -R on sale other its +R.
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Offline Pfunk

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« Reply #3 on: February 06, 2004, 10:56:17 AM »
Staples has a Cendyne 4X +R drive on sale for $59.90 if you can find it instore, it is sold out online.  Not a bad drive it is actually an NEC drive that can be flashed to make it +/- R.  If you want a good dual format drive look at the Pioneer A06 and A07 or Plextor PX-708A, great drives.
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Offline bloom25

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« Reply #4 on: February 06, 2004, 03:32:56 PM »
+R holds about 4.5 GB on a disk.  -R holds about 4.7 GB on a disk.  -R is typically better supported for home DVD players.  +R offers higher write speeds.  It also supports lossless linking, making it somewhat better suited for frequent backup use.

It's also worth noting that 8.5 GB/disk recordable DVD drives and disks are due for release in March/April this year...  Current drives will not support these.
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Offline Defiance

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« Reply #5 on: February 06, 2004, 04:43:29 PM »
Yo,
2 layer burners soon i can't wait  he he
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Offline Pfunk

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« Reply #6 on: February 07, 2004, 11:13:49 AM »
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Originally posted by bloom25
+R holds about 4.5 GB on a disk.  -R holds about 4.7 GB on a disk.  


Data only, if your recording video it wont matter as a both can hold only 4.37GB
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