Do you use DVD +R or -R to back up photos

[hlminolta]

Hi all,

Which one is better to back up photos, DVD +R or -R ?
Any rule of thumbs on when to use +R and when to use -R ?

Thank you !!!

 

[ckiang]

Hi all,

Which one is better to back up photos, DVD +R or -R ?
Any rule of thumbs on when to use +R and when to use -R ?

Thank you !!!

The +R and -R are just different standards. I personally use +R though my drive supports both. I read somewhere -R is more readable on a wider variety of drives though.

Regards
CK

 

[Royce]

I use DVD-R... cannot comment on which is better (ie. +/-R)

 

[mpenza]

I use DVD+RW and rarely DVD+R.... cos my drive only supports one format ;p

 

[Royce]

I use DVD+RW and rarely DVD+R.... cos my drive only supports one format ;p

I've read that any W format, ie. +RW or -RW, are not the best for archival storage of photos. They do not last as long as the R formats.

 

[hlminolta]

cKiang ... I actually read somewhere that +R has better compatibility than -R. Would to do some more research before I burn too many DVDs to backup my photos.

Thanks all for replying.

 

[KCBox]

DVD-R I get per disc S$2.00. The lower $$$ ;p I used DVD-R X2 speed only.