DVD+ and DVD -

[jlewis2k1]

ok i have done some searching on the web and I am finding many different answers. What is the main difference between DVD+ and DVD-? I am getting this question a lot from my guests at Target and no one seems to know the answer.

 

[Fleetwood Mac]

There is virtually no difference. The standards were created by two different companies. DVD- is generally more compatable.

That's the skinny.

 

[alexstein]

Just two different standards that's all. Most players and burners can utilize both media types.

I prefer DVD- since I have an older DVD player that does not like the DVD+ type.

 

[After G]

I've read + is better for data integrity and - is better for compatibility with older players.

 

[jlewis2k1]

thanks for the response guys. another thing some were saying was + meant mulitple layers which allow would allow more data and - means a single layer. is this true or no?

 

[Texas04]

thanks for the response guys. another thing some were saying was + meant mulitple layers which allow would allow more data and - means a single layer. is this true or no?

uh its definitely not true.. 😎

 

[jlewis2k1]

again thanks ... see i can trust my fellow macrumors guys for help :-D. i have to admit that everyone has be extremely helpful to not just me but to everyone here.

 

[alexstein]

thanks for the response guys. another thing some were saying was + meant mulitple layers which allow would allow more data and - means a single layer. is this true or no?

No, not true. That's why you can buy DL DVD's they hold about 8.5GB.

 

[steamboat26]

Stupid Question

Do most DVD players play dual layer disks?

 

[NJuul]

Do most DVD players play dual layer disks?

Yes, commercial DVDs are all dual layer. That's why you have to shrink a ripped movie if you only burn to single layer disks.

 

[Xavier]

Sorry for bring an old thread back from the dead, but I didn't want to start a new topic.

Do older macs such as my Dual 1ghz MDD read DVD +R? I have a stack just sitting around that I found and would like to use. (it doesn't show when I put it in the drive)


superdrive btw

 

[amoda]

According to this source, which seems trustworthy, your MDD should be able to read DVD+ and -.

To quote the site:

Apple reported that the 2X DVD-R/CD-RW SuperDrive "writes DVD-R at 2X, reads DVDs at 6X, writes CD-R at 8X, writes CD-RW at 4X, and reads CDs at 24X".

So it can read both types of DVD's but only write DVD-.

 

[Xavier]

That makes sense then..

A little disappointing, but I'll live. Thanks