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The +R dual layer discs have been on the shelves for many months longer than the (still very new) -R dual layer discs. Thus, you can expect more software has been updated to handle burning onto the +R dual layer blanks, and also somewhat better media reliability (more of the early kinks have been worked out) if you opt for the +R dual layer.
As a matter of fact, even when it comes to the +R blank discs, I know a LOT of people had problems early using +R on with some of the software (often these were layer break problems, as the rules for placement of the layer break are very strict). People ended up with no layer break, or with two layer breaks, or with a layer break that violated the official rules that some of the players expect.
And, people reported a lot of burners did not like Riteks, or a lot of burners did not like Memorex, etc. The ONLY media that it seemed that all of the burners liked consistently were the Verbatim DVD+R dual layer discs, and only if they burned at a slow 2.4X. I decided becuse of this to stick to those discs, and I have had NO coasters with that type, with 39 burns.
I burn on a Pioneer burner. I use DVDDecrypter for an ISO read to rip onto the hard drive, and then I user DVDDecrypter again for an ISO write to burn onto the Verbatims. DVDDecrypter needs to be at default settings. I burn at 2.4X. I do not multi-task at all while the burning process is occurring. I am cautious, because these discs are still so expensive.
If you are in the U.S., I heard Best Buy has these Verbatims on sale again this week for 19.99 for the 10 packs. About $2.00 per disc, for the most respected dual layer blanks on the market.
First, though, check and find out if your player or players can even handle playing dual layer DVD+R discs. A lot of them in people's homes cannot.
-Bruce
This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 6. February 2006 @ 12:50
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