Which should I buy? DVD-R or DVD+R?

Discussion in 'DVDR' started by SirNOS, Aug 7, 2004.

  1. SirNOS

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    What type of blank DVD's should I buy? They would be for a one time only burn for movies. Thanks, NOS
     
  2. agent-k

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    What type of DVD writer do you have?
    Will it burn to -R or +R dvd's, or both?
    As for brand names then it's got to be Ritek or Verbatim.
     
  3. SirNOS

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    I can't remember. It's at my cousins house. I'm pretty sure it does DVD-RW's as well. Are you referring to the dvd blank brand names? I was going to buy some blank Imation discs today at K-mart..
     
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    Yes I am. Ritek discs are one of the best and cheapest discs around but they come under different labels.
    Ritek, Ridata, Ridisc and probably a few others too
     
  5. SirNOS

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    Hmmm. K-mart has the Imation discs in packs of 5 for $9.99 and other stores have various other brands at 3 for $9.99...I've had alot of success with cd-r blanks with Imation so I think I'll give them a shot. I still don't know which type to get. DVD-R or DVD+R but if need be I can call up my cousin and find out what brand he has. nos
     
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    flip218 Moderator Staff Member

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    buy what is compatible with your burner and your standalone player.
     
  7. SirNOS

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    Well like I said it's at my cousins house so I'm not sure. I'm not even sure what the difference is between the -R and +R so I'm going to look around the net.
     
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    Hmmm $1.99/ piece and $3.33/ piece.

    Go here: http://www.meritline.com
     
  9. SirNOS

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    Well I've looked around a bit and I can't seem to find what the differences are so if one of you guys could help me out I would greatly appreciate it.
    Thanks
     
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    you have to check your burner some will burn +r some -r and some will burn both the same applies with your standalone dvd player some play +r some -r and some play both instead of getting for getting your media from k-mart you should check some online stores. here's a good link to get you started
    http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproductdesc.asp?description=17-132-344&DEPA=1
     
  11. SirNOS

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    Thank you for the link. I'm going to call my cousin soon and ask. He just got the burner(for free!) so before I buy in bulk I'm just going to get a few to see if I can even copy a movie. I have one last question before I go out. Once the disc is finalised will it work in all dvd players despite being -r or +r like a normal dvd movie from the store?
     
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