[tom1805]

At present I use DVD-R for burning videos and DVD+R for backing up data files. However, this is purely because I once read a comment that suggested that this was the best system to use. Is there anything in this claim or does it matter not in slightest what type of DVD I use?

This post has been edited by tom1805: 27 February 2007 - 07:13 AM

[gi7omy]

Basically, use whatever works for you

Some DVD players don't like -R, some don't like +R and some don't like RW. There's no hard and fast rule which is 'best'. Once a DVD is burnt it becomes a DVD-ROM as far as the computer is concerned, so for data it doesn't matter. It's only for video use that there may be a problem (and it's not just -R/+R/RW but even the brand of disc that will affect playback on a standalone player

[cdanteek]

Once a DVD is burnt it becomes a DVD-ROM as far as the computer is concerned, so for data it doesn't matter.

Wrong!!!!!!!!!!!!

Booktype field identifies the disc as either a DVD-ROM, DVD+R(W) or a DVD-R(W) disc and is for a big part responsible for the compatibility. Because this setting is overwritten during the DVD-R production process it can’t be modified afterwards, the laser of your DVD recorder simply can’t write to that part of the disc. During the production of DVD+R discs the space is untouched. Every DVD recorder and DVD player has a limit in its firmware to write or read to this space. However, there is no limit for writing the booktype field. Therefor a DVD+R(W) recorder that can will be able to modify this field by sending a command to the DVD recorder and fool the DVD player.

So after burning a DVD-R, DVD+R, and a DVD+R Booktype changed to DVD-ROM. A disc identifier tool ( DVDinfoPro, Disc Identifer, CDDVDSpeed). The -R Disc & Booktype will be -R, the +R Disc & Booktype will be +R, and the +R Booktype changed to DVD-ROM, will read, Disc +R & Booktype DVD-ROM.

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[gi7omy]

OK - so call it a WORM (original name for optical media - "Write Once Read Many")

The point is that a DVD drive will read media that it has written, irrespective of type.

It is also a fact that set-top players are picky about what they will and won't play

To that end, my original statement of 'if it works, then don't worry' applies

[cdanteek]

my original statement " Once a DVD is burnt it becomes a DVD-ROM as far as the computer is concerned, so for data it doesn't matter.
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Wrong information is just that, wrong! You can put your own spin on this wrong information, but it will never make it right information!

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[gi7omy]

Perhaps you should consider just what the initial letters 'DVD-ROM' actually MEAN

If you wish to nit-pick over every post for some strange reason of your own, that's your concern.

The point of these boards is to be helpful to others - not wage a personal campaign against what you perceive is wronf.

[cdanteek]

The point of these boards is to be helpful to others

I agree, and that would include correct information.........

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[gi7omy]

And you are always correct?
FYI - the 'ROM' in 'DVD-ROM' means 'Read Only Memory'

The type is irrelevant - the fact is it is READ ONLY and that's the way it stays.

Now please go play semantics elsewhere

[cdanteek]

And you are always correct?

No, and when I don't have knowledge about that subject. I hope I have enough sense to keep my mouth shut...............

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[gi7omy]

I hope I have enough sense to keep my mouth shut...............

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Please do so