Formats and Speeds Write-once and rewritable DVDs are
Formats and Speeds Write-once and rewritable DVDs are available in two types: DVD-R/RW and DVD+R/RW. The formats were created by competing industry groups, and for a while it looked as if many users would have to pick a format and hope their choice wasn’t the loser. But manufacturers have come up with a neat solution: Most DVD writers are now a combination design, offering support for both formats. We don’t have space here to delve into the pros and cons of each, but the short story is that (for video) DVD+R is more compatible with standard DVD players. For additional background, see “Buying DVD Burners Gets Easier” and “Is It Time to Upgrade to Rewritable DVD?”