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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Small Business Computing

What to Look for in a DVD Writer

Mention “DVDs” and most people immediately think of their movie collections. But beyond movies and videos, DVD technology offers reams of data storage for PCs — a solid method to archive, back up and ...
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 ...
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 — ...