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[Mark Westling]

I'm sorry for such a basic question on this newsgroup, but can someone
explain to me briefly the difference between DVD-R and DVD+R?

I have a Lite-On SOHW-1633S that will handle both, and I'm just now starting
to burn DVDs (I've done CD burning for years), and I'd like to know what
type of blank DVDs to buy.

Thanks,
Mark

[Guest]

The difference is a technical issue of exactly how data is recorded.
Try www.videohelp.com for more info.

Some articles have said that DVD+R is now more widely supported.

Most DVD players made in recent years support playback of both types.
It is worth checking if you have a dvd player what media it supports.

I generally use DVD-R because they are more often on sale and the
players I have read them with no problems.
I have a brother overseas with a laptop that will only burn DVD+R
media.

I haven't had any real problems with any of the brands but I have never
attempted to burn them at the maximum rate. I found with my burner that
a slower speed burning provides fewer errors.