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pluey
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_ 		30. November 2003 @ 08:38 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Being new to DVD backups before I go ahead a by a burner I needed to know whether my standalone dvd player will play DVD R discs.

I borrowed one from a friend - it worked.
Great, but how do I know whether its a + or - writable disc?

Can you tell from the by looking at the disc itself?

Can I use my PC to check? if so do I need software to do this?

Cheers
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Horizon1
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_ 		30. November 2003 @ 09:37 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Do a search on google for dvd identifier, you'll be directed to a site to dl a freeware which will tell you what it is. And also, most of the time, it'll say on the top surface of the media whether its + or -
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#afonic
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_ 		30. November 2003 @ 10:05 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Well on the disc you see "DVD-R" it is a DVD-R and if you see "DVD+R" it's a DVD+R!
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baabaa
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_ 		30. November 2003 @ 10:17 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Or simply ask your friend.....he/she may only have a single format burner, that way you will know for sure....
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pluey
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_ 		1. December 2003 @ 06:19 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
thanks for the help
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Jerry746
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_ 		1. December 2003 @ 06:30 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Go to www.dvdrhelp.com. Then section on player compatability. If your player model is listed it will show you what it can play (-R +R)orRW.
Jerry
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