Ars Technica

Difference between dvd-r/w dvd+r/w

I know this has probably been asked before, but allow me to do it anyway. What is the technical differencies between dvd+r/w and dvd-r/w, and how does it differ practically when using the media in ...
The Spectrum

Many DVD options available

If you just bought a new DVD recorder and you’re trying to figure out what kind of blank disks you should be using, read the manual that came with the recorder. Once you know the type of DVD recorder ...
Ars Technica

Difference between DVD-RAM and DVD-RW

I'm in the market for a DVD burner and I was looking around, and I saw a couple of nice units: <BR><UL TYPE=SQUARE><BR><LI>Toshiba SD W2002 DVD-RAM<BR><LI>Sony ...
EDN

Seven firms tune up DVD+RW format products

TOKYO — Prototypes of DVD+RW drives and recorders that use a 12-cm optical disk were demonstrated here this month by a group of seven companies. Claiming better compatibility with the existing DVD ...
CNET

What discs should I buy for my DVD recorder? Ask the Editors

Q: I have a Panasonic DMR-EZ48VK recorder that I recently purchased. This is all new to me. I would like to know what disc-type I should buy for recording VCR tapes onto a DVD disc. Also, is there a ...
eWeek

Decoding Recordable DVD

eWEEK content and product recommendations are editorially independent. We may make money when you click on links to our partners. Learn More. DVD burning is a very appealing idea. You get a whopping 4 ...
Macworld

FireWire DVD-R Drives

Apple’s digital-hub strategy has made the DVD burner — with its ability to play movies, back up more than 4.5GB of data, and create movies that your friends can play on their home DVD players — a ...
Macworld

Apple to support DVD+RW in Panther

Reporting for CNET News.com, Ina Fried notes that Apple has confirmed next week’s release of Mac OS X v10.3, “Panther,” will feature support for DVD+R and DVD+RW formats. The support is conditional — ...