DVD "-" and DVD "+" for blank dvd's?

my drive does both, but whats the differance?

 

"DVD-R and DVD-RW
DVD-R was the first DVD recording format released that was compatible with standalone DVD Players.
DVD-R is a non-rewriteable format and it is compatible with about 93% of all DVD Players and most DVD-ROMs.
DVD-RW is a rewriteable format and it is compatible with about 80% of all DVD Players and most DVD-ROMs.
DVD-R and DVD-RW supports single side 4.37 computer GB* DVDs(called DVD-5) and double sided 8.75 computer GB* DVDs(called DVD-10).
These formats are supported by DVDForum."

"DVD+R and DVD+RW
DVD+R is a non-rewritable format and it is compatible with about 89% of all DVD Players and most DVD-ROMs.
DVD+RW is a rewritable format and is compatible with about 79% of all DVD Players and most DVD-ROMs.
DVD+R and DVD+RW supports single side 4.37 computer GB* DVDs(called DVD-5) and double side 8.75 computer GB* DVDs(called DVD-10).
These formats are supported by the DVD+RW Alliance."

 

cheers ish

which ones the best tho? my comperical knowlege is shite

 

so ... in my laymans terms ... not alot of difference then

 

i use dvd-r as they cheaper and seem to be more compatible with my ps2/xbox & dvd players

 

cheers m8y

 

which works with ps2?

alex

 

dvd-r as Ish said above, I use DVD-R discs too

 

dvd-r is better for using with a ps2

 

cheers

alex

 

Ritek dye

 

i personally use DVD-R

as per franky tho, get disks using the ritek dye!

4x seem to be the cheapest but if youve got an 8x drive its worth spending the extra mney for the 8x discs... as it saves a fair old amount of tikme when burning them!