DVD-R

Bonjour people

I have a pretty good idea of what DVD+R's are good to buy, but I'm unsure what DVD-R's are recommended? My burner does not support booktyping so getting DVD-R's would be pretty smart. I burned a couple good +R's for my Uncle but they wouldn't play in his DVD player, lol. Would Verbatim be a smart choice? I'm a bit hesitant even buying those because I've read there has been some people reporting that some Verbatim -R's were CMC Mags. All the -R's I have in my house are CMC Mags. (Maxell, Sony-R's)
I'd really really like some good ones. Can anyone help me out

Mike.

 

you will be fine with the dvd dash r thats what i use with great success use either Taiyo Yuden or Verbatim

 

I'll have to go with the Verbatims I guess, cause I'm never able to find Made in Japan -R DVD's . Or Taiyo Yudens. Cross my fingers I dont get CMC's, lol

 

you can get the DVD-R Taiyo Yuden online at supermediastore.com or meritline.com they usally run about 55 or 56 bucks for a 200 pack of TYGO2s and that inculdes shipping

 

I use maxell-r I get at wal-mart which are really Ritekg05 which are good. but they still don't play in every dvd player.

 

I've had no luck with DVD + R playing in a standalone. I have found that using DVDShrink and single layer DVD - R works best. I have only backed up a couple of DVD's so far, but they have all worked. I had NO LUCK with DVD + R DL. I'd like to keep trying, but I don't need any more coasters. I may try a DVD - R DL to see how that works. I want to be sure I'm doing it correct so I don't waste another disc.

 

Sorry for the duplicate post.

Delete this one....

 

booktype your dvd+r to DVD-ROM that sloves your problem

 

i agree with aabbccdd on the booktype.

and as long as you are using Verbatim DL's.. you should have no issue.

 

Forgive the newbie type of question. What do you mean by booktype? I have a couple of DVD +R DL discs. Where do I set the booktype? I've just been using DVD Shrink to copy the DVD then put a blank in and copy it.

Setting it to DVD - ROM should let it play in a standalone?

Thanks and again sorry for such a newbie question.

 

@ alank..

booktype would depend on your burner..
what is the model on your burner?
i think there is another link out there that helps explain it better.
this is one i found:

http://www.k-probe.com/bitsetting-booktype-faq.php

 

YES!!!!

 

Is there a way to booktype, using Nero Recode & Clone DVD2 ?

I'm using a Plextor 716-A

 

I forgot to mention that I only use -R media.

Do I or should I even, booktype ?

 

yes you can booktype your drive , and no you cant booktype DVD-R just DVD+R

 

Thanx aabbccdd

Then forget the question I asked.