subject: DVDR Formats - Select The Best Suitable To Save Big In Long Run [print this page] DVDR, DVD recordable format has a storage capacity of 4.71 GB. Pioneer introduced its 9.4 GB dual layer version in 2005 under the name of DVD-R DL. Recorded data on DVD-R can't be altered, while the data recorded over DVD-RW can be rewritten multiple times. After the arrival of DVDs, use of CDs has become very limited. Professionals prefer to use DVDs for different purposes. The primary reason is the negligible cost difference between CDR and DVD-R. With the passage of time, various formats were introduced in the market. Even today, majority of regular users of DVDRs do not know much about these formats; while, the basic knowledge about these formats may help them to select the right format and to save considerably.
DVD-R is the most universal recordable DVD format. It is used by computer DVD writers and DVD recorders. This write-once format can be played in most types modern age DVD players.
DVD-R DL is a record-once format very identical to DVD-R but with two layers on same side of disc. This enhances the recording time capacity up to the two times. DVD-R DL may result in comparatively poor playback compatibility with disc players.
DVD-RW is a rewritable and recordable format. This format was initially promoted by Sharp, Sony and Pioneer. These can be used in almost all kinds of DVD players, if recorded in straight Video Mode. This format allows to use Chase Play/time slip function.
DVD+RW a rewritable and recordable format. This format was promoted by Philips, Yamaha, HP, Thomson (RCA), Ricoh, Mitsubishi, Sony and APEX. It offers greater degree of compatibility with modern age DVD players. It is the most acceptable format. The recording process ends with automatically performed finalization process.
DVD+R is a record-once format introduced and backed by Philips. Users feel more ease while working with DVD+R in comparison to DVD-R. DVD+R discs must be finalized prior to play in other DVD player.
DVD+R DL almost identical to DVD+R has two layers on e same side of disc like DVD-R DL. Sometimes, users feel less playback compatibility of DVD+R DL in comparison to DVD+R single layer discs.
DVD-RAM another recordable and rewritable format was promoted by Panasonic, Samsung, Hitachi and Toshiba. It may not be playback compatible with all standard DVD players.
So, users have sufficient options to optimize their disc selection according to immediate requirements. However, when you start your search for the selected DVDR format, sometimes you feel confused seeing so many brands. Less reputed brands offer major cost difference benefits but these cheaper brands may cost the users at later stage- directly or indirectly. The experienced professionals and regular users of DVDs suggest not to compromise with brands value just to save few dollars. TAIYO-YUDEN Watershield DVD-R 16x White, River Media DVD-R 4.7GB 16x White FS, JVC DVD-R and VERBATIM DVD-R 4.7GB 16x White IJ 43533 are good DVDR options to be considered, if you are using inkjet printers. In case you are using thermal type printer, RIVER DVD-R 4.7Gb 16x, RIVER DVD-R 4.7GB 16x White Thermal FS, TAIYO-YUDEN Standard DVD-R 16x Silver and VERBATIM DVD-R 4.7GB 16x White Everest etc are the good options.
DVDR Formats - Select The Best Suitable To Save Big In Long Run
