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aut0psy
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_ 		21. August 2004 @ 07:49 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
What is the better choice of media to use when doing DVD Backup?

I was told that DVD+R is better to use as it will do both data and video well, where DVD-R is more strictly for video/DVD copy?

Like to hear what everyone else uses?

Thanks
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jim_dandy
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_ 		21. August 2004 @ 07:59 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Ive heard that the + is a better product,but I havent read anything to prove that.The only issue is player compatibility.The - format, being older, will play in more players than the +,but not by much anymore.
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nick2005
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_ 		21. August 2004 @ 08:02 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Hi,
DVD+R is a dvd disc that allows multiple layers for one disc where as dvd-r only allows one layer. The DVD-R ("dash? R) and -RW media are officially approved by the group called DVD Forum, and the DVD+R ("plus? R) and +RW are not.There is little functional differences. Almost all DVD players can play DVD-R so that is why a lot of people use DVD-R for movies and things.
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aut0psy
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_ 		21. August 2004 @ 08:33 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
So what I am getting from these responses is...I would probably be safer taking my 100 DVD+R spindle back and switching for a DVD-R spindle?

I haven't opened it yet, thats why I Wanted to make sure first :).
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jim_dandy
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_ 		21. August 2004 @ 08:36 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
dvd player compatibility chart..http://www.videohelp.com/dvdplayers
If your players will play +r's,I see no reason to return them.
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Nephilim
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_ 		21. August 2004 @ 09:58 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Hi,

Fascinating information on DVDs:

http://www.dvddemystified.com/dvdfaq.html

I've used both formats quite a bit with nary a problem :)
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