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DVD-R vs. DVD+R

• DVD-R was the first to be introduced and is still the most widely used format.

• DVD+R was introduced in early 2002 as a competing format. Proponents claim better compatibility among readers, although most independent tests show that they are roughly equal.

• The two formats are WRITE incompatible, but can be read on most players & drives. Note: You must use a "+R" drive to write DVD+R; and use a "-R" drive for DVD-R).

• Companies offering the "-R" format:
Pioneer, Toshiba, Hitachi, Matsushita Electric (Panasonic), & others.

• Companies offering the "+R" format:
Pioneer, Philips, Sony, Hewlett-Packard, Ricoh, Yamaha, and others.

All companies except Sony do not make their drives compatible with the competing formats, so your DVD media of choice must match the proper format.