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[ians]

.. the blank type for backups.

You get + and - types.  What's that about and how do you know which type to get?

Cheers
Ian

[dippydave]

have a look at http://svp.co.uk/. the support knowledgebase section has tons of information.

i buy all my blanks from them, and plenty of other supplies too!  

specifically try http://svp.co.uk/helpdesk/index.php?_m=knowledgebase&_a=viewarticle&kbarticleid=69&nav=0,10
and http://svp.co.uk/helpdesk/index.php?_m=knowledgebase&_a=viewarticle&kbarticleid=70&nav=0,10

[Debs.]

Mostly, it`s a backwards-compatibility issue:
The DVD+R is a newer format and not-all older 'standalone' domestic players will play them.....some do, some don`t.
Most PC/Notebook drives however, will play/burn them.

The Older DVD-R is a more 'generally' compatible format and should play in nearly all 'standalone' DVD players and PC/Notebook drives.

The +R format supports 'thumbnails' in the on screen menus whereas the -R doesn`t.

For Data backups, there`s not much difference `twixt the two types (providing your recording drive is specified use them)....it`s only really an issue if you intend to make DVD movies for your under the Tv DVD player....then Please read the manual to see which ones it will accept.

[bertiecbx550]

Erm all of what debs said.... beat me to it deb...

[HolyCount]

Best go for - and a GO5 dye. Try to avoid overprints -- like tuff disc and the like -- cheap but unreliable -- you will start a coaster collection pretty quickly !

[Martin_1962]

I have full menus on DVD-Rs I'd say get DVD-R for compatability

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