dvd+ or dvd- is the question

tinklady wrote on 7/26/2003, 1:44 PM

I am getting ready to buy a new computer and my question is simple. If i get a computer that burns to DVD+ do i need the DVD-. Also do you recommend Fat32 or NTFS. Using Vegas of course. Any suggestions would be helpful.

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B_JM wrote on 7/26/2003, 3:09 PM

ntfs

dvd-r or +r really don't mater much on most modern dvd players for compatibility .. i prefer dvd-r but others will say the oppisite .. ussually this question ends up a big screaming match ..

both will work just fine -- get a sony or a pioneer or plextor that can do both..

more of an issue is the quality of the disks ...

farss wrote on 7/26/2003, 8:51 PM

I'd have to agree, I have a Sony and have tried burning both. I'm an engineer with a very logical brain BUT this give me a migraine. There just isn't a clear answer, buy something that will burn both and find what works best for you!

As to FAT32 versus NTFS, use NTFS unless you're using small capacity drive and you wouldn't be doing that anyway if your editing video.

craftech wrote on 7/27/2003, 11:39 AM

DVD-R.

I posted a compatibility test report around a week ago:

http://www.sonicfoundry.com/Forums/ShowMessage.asp?Forum=4&MessageID=200466

John

pb wrote on 7/27/2003, 12:12 PM

I use Pioneer A0x and a Sony DRU something +/- R. Mostly I burn to -R because I can get Verbatim DVD-R 2X laserjet printable blanks for under 4$ Canadian. Media cost/reliability is my primary consideration, not +/-.

riredale wrote on 7/27/2003, 6:29 PM

I use a Pioneer -05 burner and burn Ritek G04 (certified 4x) blanks obtainable for $2 in quantities of 25. I hear the inkjet-printable blanks are about the same price.

pb wrote on 7/28/2003, 12:04 AM

Could you post a web address for the Riteks? No one up here carries that brand so I will buy directly from the US. I don't bother with 4X Verbatims because they are very pricey.

thanks,

Peter