DVD+RW disk compatibility

Inspiron83 · February 4th, 2005, 11:59 AM

I have a DVD+RW drive on my laptop that supports 4X burning and can burn 4X DVD+RW Imation disks fine. But lately, 4X disks have become hard to find and only 8X disks are being sold. My drive has the lastest firmware update (Ricoh 1.03 for 8165). I am wondering if i can burn on these disks but at 4X. Any clue if it could work or is it a 50/50 thing? Thanks for any suggestions!

*Richard1* · February 4th, 2005, 12:16 PM

As long as it's in the correct format(i.e. , DVD+R, DVD-R) for your DVD drive then you should be able to use the disk.

TechZ · February 4th, 2005, 03:26 PM

One thing though, you mentioned its a DVD+RW drive, it doesnt mean u can only burn DVD+RW media, u can also burn DVD+R media.

Most probably the media will work as they are backward compatible.

Inspiron83 · February 4th, 2005, 11:47 PM

Sorry for not clearing it up, i DO use DVD+R media for my burning

But can my drive burn DVD-R? I don't quite understand the difference between the DVD+R/DVD-R thing.

And finaly, which DVD+R/DVD-R's are better in terms of brand name? I have been using Imation CD-R's and they are pretty good, i seem to have good luck with the Imation DVD+R's as well, but how are the Verbatim's? Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by TechZ

One thing though, you mentioned its a DVD+RW drive, it doesnt mean u can only burn DVD+RW media, u can also burn DVD+R media.

Most probably the media will work as they are backward compatible.

*Richard1* · February 5th, 2005, 12:05 AM

It depends on if you have a dual format DVD burner or not. For example some players (Toshiba models and more) don't officially support DVD+R, so who knows whether the disc will play. Your best bet would be to blow a few bucks and buy a DVD-R or borrow one from a freind and give it a try.

TechZ · February 5th, 2005, 04:40 AM

AS long as u know the model name/number of the drive, you can find out whether it can burn DVD+/- RW.

For info on the formats look at this:
http://www.bigbruin.com/techtip.php?file=007

+/- are just different formats, dont worry about it. Some drives (Dual Format) can burn both, some can burn either one.

As far as brand goes, I use Imation and am very happy, fast and reliable. Verbatim are still better IMO, if you can get your hands on them.

confus-ed · February 5th, 2005, 07:14 AM

If you just have a dvd+ capable drive it won't burn DVD- type disks end of story .. (if you want to swap & change between +/- type disks then you want a 'dual format' writer (like techz just said) the two differing types have their own pluses & minuses ! )

DVD Formats Explained (not bad for a one page summary as the technical whatnots can make this most confusing!

)

Giving the model number to us, would make the ambiguity in what you keep asking disappear !

February 4th, 2005, 11:59 AM	#1
Inspiron83 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 27	DVD+RW disk compatibility I have a DVD+RW drive on my laptop that supports 4X burning and can burn 4X DVD+RW Imation disks fine. But lately, 4X disks have become hard to find and only 8X disks are being sold. My drive has the lastest firmware update (Ricoh 1.03 for 8165). I am wondering if i can burn on these disks but at 4X. Any clue if it could work or is it a 50/50 thing? Thanks for any suggestions!

February 4th, 2005, 03:26 PM	#3
TechZ Tech News Mod Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Bahrain, Middle East Posts: 7,516	One thing though, you mentioned its a DVD+RW drive, it doesnt mean u can only burn DVD+RW media, u can also burn DVD+R media. Most probably the media will work as they are backward compatible. __________________ WOTPP exaro, perscribo scribo, scriptor TechZOnline.net - Codecs - Gaming - AutoPatcher-XP/2000 - Spyware Fix "A computer's attention span is only as long as its power cord."

February 5th, 2005, 04:40 AM	#6
TechZ Tech News Mod Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Bahrain, Middle East Posts: 7,516	AS long as u know the model name/number of the drive, you can find out whether it can burn DVD+/- RW. For info on the formats look at this: http://www.bigbruin.com/techtip.php?file=007 +/- are just different formats, dont worry about it. Some drives (Dual Format) can burn both, some can burn either one. As far as brand goes, I use Imation and am very happy, fast and reliable. Verbatim are still better IMO, if you can get your hands on them. __________________ WOTPP exaro, perscribo scribo, scriptor TechZOnline.net - Codecs - Gaming - AutoPatcher-XP/2000 - Spyware Fix "A computer's attention span is only as long as its power cord."

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February 4th, 2005, 12:16 PM	#2
Richard1 Administrator Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: East Coast Posts: 1,001	As long as it's in the correct format(i.e. , DVD+R, DVD-R) for your DVD drive then you should be able to use the disk.

February 5th, 2005, 12:05 AM	#5
Richard1 Administrator Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: East Coast Posts: 1,001	It depends on if you have a dual format DVD burner or not. For example some players (Toshiba models and more) don't officially support DVD+R, so who knows whether the disc will play. Your best bet would be to blow a few bucks and buy a DVD-R or borrow one from a freind and give it a try.

February 5th, 2005, 07:14 AM	#7
confus-ed Geezer Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: In front of my PC.... Posts: 13,091	If you just have a dvd+ capable drive it won't burn DVD- type disks end of story .. (if you want to swap & change between +/- type disks then you want a 'dual format' writer (like techz just said) the two differing types have their own pluses & minuses ! ) DVD Formats Explained (not bad for a one page summary as the technical whatnots can make this most confusing! ) Giving the model number to us, would make the ambiguity in what you keep asking disappear !