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. - Mike -
You can read it for yourself, Bestmiler. Just click on the LINK below and it will take you directly to the information you need. This is the second time I have provided this link for you. http://www.sw.nec.co.jp/products/optical/en/ND-6500A/6500Amedia_list_423.htm - Mike -
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?
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.
The BIG factor is COST.. Rewriteable disks are quite expensive! However, there are technical factors as well. DVD+R and DVD-R are the industry standard format for high compatibility "permanent" videos. Almost all of the DVD Players on the market will play DVD-R disks. Over the last couple of years, nearly every manufacturer has included the DVD+R format on the list of disks that will play on their machines as well. This is not the case with DVD-RW or DVD+RW disks. If you have an older player, and plan to use any of the rewriteable disks (-RW or +RW) you need to read the players technical data sheet to make sure that it will play them. Some players won't play rewriteable disks at all - some will play one type but not the other. I am DONE with this subject! - Mike -
Basically the only difference between +R/-R to +RW/-RW discs is that the RW discs allow you to use several times, if you dont wish to keep whats recorede on it you just erase and record again: this is NOT possible with the normal+R/-R discs, they are a once only use disc. If you want to keep your end result then use these discs. I recommend to all learners to start with a couple of RWs so that if they do make a mistake then they can start over again without ending up with a bunch of COASTERS. @smsmike, surely your patience hasnt been tested already. Here at AD most members plod on regardless until the question is answered to satisfaction.
what i dont get is why would the dvd manufacturing company make dvd-r + and -? Why dont they just have one instead of two (+,-)
I think its called PROGRESS, once upon a time motor vehicles ran on petrol that contained lead, now we have autos that run on unleaded petrol but we still have the older cars so they have to make both leaded and unleaded petrol so as ALL cars can continue to operate...same thing some players use +R and some use -R. Which one would you like them to stop making?
I have a dvd in a mp4 format on my computer. Is there anyway i can burn this movie onto a DVD and if so which program should i use?
I dont know of any guides. All you do with AnyDVD is set your region codes as I have done(you select your own region) and with CloneDVD its a three step program and so simple. If you check out these guides you may find something http://bbmayo.home.comcast.net/ or http://www.dvdplusvideo.com
Do these easy steps involve burning everything off the DVD (exta features, subtitles, main menu, etc)?
AnyDVD isn't a burning tool, if you want to select what audio/subtitle streams then you can use Clone or Shrink for that. But it will rip all things to your HD.
Have you been reading any of the guides that have been posted. And most of these are progs are pretty simple. But there are guides in my profile just click on my name, it's under links.
