[Hidden-tech] Looking for comments about burning DVD-R vs DVD+R type

[Chris Hoogendyk]

Rich wrote:
> I have been asked various times to make a few copies of DVD for 
> various uses - all our (or no) copyright of course
>
> The Q is I can burn both DVD-R and DVD+R -- my local equipment shows 
> either fine, but they tend to be high end units.
>
> SO the Q is:
>     is one of the two formats more likely to be better or conversely 
> unusable by a DVD  player most people might have.

DVD-R is supposed to be the most broadly compatible. However, 
experiences vary, because there are so many factors involved -- the 
quality of the media (the manufacturer), the quality of the drive that 
is doing the writing, the quality of the drive that is doing the 
reading, etc.


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