Posted: Fri Feb 11, 2005 12:12 pm
I'm pretty sure the improved error correction on +R discs applies more to a standard that COULD be applied, not that the discs are really any better. Basically, if it's not used by the hardware, it's not any better on the reading side. (and very little hardware implements that portion of the +R standard)
(Sorry to be so vague, it's still sorta early here and coffee hasn't fully kicked in)
I've personally had much, much better luck overall with -R media than +R. (and I only use pretty decent discs of both kinds. I have a few Mitsubishi Verbatim +Rs going bad after a few years, while none of my -Rs have similar problems.. yet.. not to mention -R really is more compatible)
I just got an LG-4163 and tried bitsetting for the first time... it really does help +R compatibility... too bad all those drives played -R fine with no special tricks or special drive required in the first place... I don't think I have any DVD player/drive that won't play -R.. but do have some that won't play +R without bitsetting...
(Sorry to be so vague, it's still sorta early here and coffee hasn't fully kicked in)
I've personally had much, much better luck overall with -R media than +R. (and I only use pretty decent discs of both kinds. I have a few Mitsubishi Verbatim +Rs going bad after a few years, while none of my -Rs have similar problems.. yet.. not to mention -R really is more compatible)
I just got an LG-4163 and tried bitsetting for the first time... it really does help +R compatibility... too bad all those drives played -R fine with no special tricks or special drive required in the first place... I don't think I have any DVD player/drive that won't play -R.. but do have some that won't play +R without bitsetting...