[mythtv-users] OT: RE: which dvd?

[Dan Ritter]

On Sat, Jun 09, 2007 at 12:39:01AM -0700, Justin The Cynical wrote:
> Calvin Dodge wrote:
> 
> > Lord, no!  DVD+R is the way to go.
> 
> 
> Actually, I've wondered about this...  Why + over -?
> 
>  From what I have found online, for maximum compatibility, one would 
> want to stick with - as that is the closest to a pressed DVD.
> 
> Why would someone pick one over the other?

DVD+R (and +RW) have a groove laid down which can make the
recording a bit easier to read consistently, especially if the
disc has been scratched. On the other hand, some older DVD
players don't like them at all.

-dsr-


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