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Bestmiler
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10. December 2005 @ 09:22 |
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If I want to burn a copy of a movie onto another DVD which dvd would I buy? (DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW) What is the difference between these types of DVDs?
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10. December 2005 @ 09:34 |
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-R or +R.... You can practice with a +/- RW until you get the process perfected, but for archival purposes, choose one of the former formats... Both (+ or -) are compatible with the majority of newer players, but -R is the most compatible of the two UNLESS you booktype the +R to -ROM (which makes it "universally" compatible since this is the format of commercial DVDs).
http://www.videohelp.com/dvd
Good reading for a variety of DVD questions...
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10. December 2005 @ 09:38 |
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that depends on your burner. It's all about compatibility. If you can booktype then definitly get DVD+R, you have to tell me your drive's model so I can tell you if it(your drive) can booktype. DVD+/- RW just means that you can wipe the disc clean and reuse it. If your burner isn't Booktype-able then get DVD-R/RW because those in general are more compatible w/ more players. But if you can booktype (to set a disc to DVD ROM, the uninversal booktype that will work in all players) then, as I said above get DVD+R
You beat me teflonmyk.
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10. December 2005 @ 09:40 |
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Whats the difference between backing up and copying a DVD?
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10. December 2005 @ 09:53 |
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nothing but we use the term backing up instead of the c word because we dont copy we back up our original dvds
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10. December 2005 @ 09:58 |
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It's all the same. :)
Also, most here prefer to use the term backing up, which would imply that you have the original disc and are just backing it up so the original doesn't get damaged, and just going to blockbuster and renting a DVD to burn is illegal. The law is: you can back up for personal use only.
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10. December 2005 @ 12:14 |
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How do i check what type of DVD my burner is compatible with?
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smsmike
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10. December 2005 @ 12:29 |
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Bestmiler (Newbie) 10. December 2005 @ 17:14
How do i check what type of DVD my burner is compatible with?
I believe that was your original question. It's hard to get a straight answer around here sometimes.
Reply with the Make and Model Number of your burner and we will either look up the information for you, or someone who has the same drive will just tell you.
Most of the new drives will burn ALL of the disks you mentioned in your first post. The -R and +R disks are "Write Once" and keep forever disks. The -RW and +RW disks are like Video Tape, you can copy over the existing material many, many times.
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10. December 2005 @ 12:47 |
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where would i look for the "Make and Model Number"?
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10. December 2005 @ 12:52 |
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I dunno if this makes sense but i think i have a "DVD-RW Drive"
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10. December 2005 @ 13:16 |
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Heres some more information...
_NEC DVD+-RW ND-6500A
Device Type: DVD/CD-ROM drives
Manufacturer: (Standard CD-ROM drives)
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10. December 2005 @ 14:23 |
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Nearly all NEC brand burners are booktype-able. SO I think you shouldn' worry. I also think it's an all format drive.
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10. December 2005 @ 15:11 |
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Bestmiler (Newbie) 10. December 2005 @ 18:16
Heres some more information...
_NEC DVD+-RW ND-6500A
Device Type: DVD/CD-ROM drives
Use the link below to access the NEC web site. You can use that information, and the other links on that page, to get the rest of the data on your drive as well.
http://www.sw.nec.co.jp/products/optical/en/ND-6500A/6500Amedia_l...
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10. December 2005 @ 15:32 |
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GlueEater (Senior Member) 10. December 2005 @ 19:23
Nearly all NEC brand burners are booktype-able. SO I think you shouldn' worry. I also think it's an all format drive.
When dealing with Lap Top DVD Drives, it's better to know than to guess. The link below is the full spec. list..
http://www.sw.nec.co.jp/products/optical/en/ND-6500A/index.shtml
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It has been my experience with NEC Drives that nearly none of them, up to and including the very popular ND-3520, are "Booktype-able."
I was looking at the very new ND-4550 today, and it writes DVD-ROM so it will more than likely support book type changes, but it's one of the very FEW in the NEC line that will.
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10. December 2005 @ 16:18 |
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Nearly all Sony/Lite-On, Plextor, BenQ, Nec, Pioneer and LG can book type if you have the right firmware or hacked firmware, and or a book type utility that supported your burner.
That's Alkohol's response to queston RE:booktype. Here is the link to that.
http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/254089
And most burners can't WRITE to DVD ROM, but that doesn't mean that it can't booktype. I mean you can't even buy a DVD ROM disc. Booktyping and writing are 2 completly diff things.
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10. December 2005 @ 17:27 |
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GlueEater (Senior Member) 10. December 2005 @ 21:18
Quote:Nearly all Sony/Lite-On, Plextor, BenQ, Nec, Pioneer and LG can book type if you have the right firmware or hacked firmware, and or a book type utility that supported your burner.
That's Alkohol's response to queston RE:booktype. Here is the link to that.
http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/254089
I'm not even going to argue the point. Over the last three years I have tried almost all of the different types of firmware modifications, and the main thing I have learned is that what you gain in one area you lose in others. It's better to use the factory firmware if you want any type of consistency in your burning results.
I have two NEC drives that I use to READ DVD disks for transfer to my hard drives. Those two DVD drives have the modified firmware. They are RPC free, Bit Setting and have no Speed Locks. They READ any darn disk I put into them like greased lightning, but they STINK at Burning DVD's unless you slow them Way, Way Down.
I have two NEC drives that I use to WRITE disks, and I keep them updated with the latest Factory Firmware. They write flawlessly at any speed, on nearly any media.
Since Bit Setting isn't offered on any of the factory firmware updates that I have installed on my NEC Write drives, I don't consider them to be "Booktype-able" drives.
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10. December 2005 @ 19:57 |
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I don't have a NEC and can't argue w/ you, nor was that my intent. I was simply saying that just because a site says you can't WRITE to DVD ROM doesn't mean that it's not booktype-able, b/c booktyping isn't writing. So when you posted that link and said "look it says it can't write to DVD ROM" I was just pointing out that you'r wrong. I don't want Bestmiler to search high and low looking for a burner that'll say "writes to DVD ROM".
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11. December 2005 @ 11:57 |
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Thanks for the help guys and you guys probably answered my question but im still confused...which DVD should I use for my burner? Thanks.
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smsmike
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11. December 2005 @ 12:42 |
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Bestmiler (Newbie) 11. December 2005 @ 16:57
Thanks for the help guys and you guys probably answered my question but im still confused...which DVD should I use for my burner? Thanks.
Ok, here are the Manufacturers Recommended Brands and Types for YOUR drive.
Verbatim DVD+R or DVD-R
TDK DVD+R or DVD-R
Ritek DVD+R or DVD-R
Maxell DVD+R or DVD-R
Prodisk DVD+R or DVD-R
Sony DVD+R or DVD-R
All of the above Brands and types are rated for the Top Speed of your Burner and all of them are on the "Recommended" list.
If you stick with these brands, you should be ok.
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11. December 2005 @ 13:01 |
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hey Mike..thanks alot. What about for DVD+R (DL) or DVD+RW, -RW?
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11. December 2005 @ 13:06 |
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GlueEater (Senior Member) 11. December 2005 @ 00:57
I don't have a NEC and can't argue w/ you, nor was that my intent. I was simply saying that just because a site says you can't WRITE to DVD ROM doesn't mean that it's not booktype-able, b/c booktyping isn't writing. So when you posted that link and said "look it says it can't write to DVD ROM" I was just pointing out that you'r wrong. I don't want Bestmiler to search high and low looking for a burner that'll say "writes to DVD ROM".
Bestmiler is NOT looking for a burner, he is looking for compatible MEDIA for the burner he already has!
Just for the record, I never SAID or even IMPLIED that the ability to write DVD-ROM was a requirement for Bit Setting. If you go back and re-read what I wrote, you will discover that I was talking about a specific drive, of a specific brand, and the feature that I THOUGHT might indicate that "Bit Setting" was included.
You took my observation out of context, then proceeded to make an issue where none existed. I happen to agree with you, the ability to write DVD-ROM is NOT a Bit Setting indicator for the drives that currently HAVE Bit Setting ability burned into their Firmware by the factory.
You will notice that I didn't mention the subject again because I knew that you were mis-reading my comments. I tried to LET IT GO, but you insisted on keeping at it..
If the truth be known, NOBODY should have said anything at all about Bit Setting when Besthmiler asked his original question. It was totally unnecessary information, and didn't even begin to address the problem the man was having, "What Media does my drive take."
Folks around here get WAY to technical for New Users, and they confuse the hell out of them most of the time.
My motto is to just address the EXACT question asked, then let the individual ask MORE questions if MORE information is required. The less confusion in a reply, the better off everyone is.
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11. December 2005 @ 13:11 |
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11. December 2005 @ 13:11 |
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What is the difference between DVD-R and DVD-RW. I know that one is recording and other is rewritable so why dont people just use DVD-RW because its rewritable. Whats the advantage of using DVD-R?
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11. December 2005 @ 13:20 |
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Hey mike...how do you know so much about this stuff?
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11. December 2005 @ 13:25 |
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The NON rewritable disks are cheaper and allow for faster burning than their RW counterparts. In addition some stand alone players don't care for the RWs, which do better in computer drives.
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