Re: [Dvdrtools-users] Re: Plextor PX-504A

[Robert M. Stockmann]

On Mon, 17 Feb 2003, Electrolife Studios wrote:

> It seems though these days compatability is almost the same on both formats. 
>   If you look at pages like dvdrhelp.com they are reporting the following 
> stats:
> 
> http://www.dvdrhelp.com/dvd.htm
> 
> DVD-R is compatible with about 88% of all DVD Players and DVD-ROMs.
> DVD-RW is compatible with about 69% of all DVD Players and DVD-ROMs.
> 
> DVD+R is compatible with about 84% of all DVD Players and DVD-ROMs.
> DVD+RW is compatible with about 70% of all DVD Players and DVD-ROMs.

Well that maybe the case, i make a small correction here :

DVD-R is compatible with about 100% of all DVD Players and DVD-ROMs.

Regards,

Robert

> 
> 
> So if the set top players are at essentially 80% for either format and 
> things like these hybrid drives from Sony etc coming into the market... it 
> seems as though the line of which is the better format is getting smaller.
> 
> I've yet to enter the DVD recordable market but I am trying to do as much 
> reasearch as possible in hopes to not end up with the betamax technology so 
> to speak.
> 
> DVD-R looks very strong from having more drives, cheaper media, and support 
> from people like Mac.  However DVD+R has a lot going for it with support 
> from HP/Dell/Sony etc despite having fewer 1st gen drives and much less 
> media selection that is more expensive.
> 
> Its a real hard market to read right now.  I am new to this list... just 
> found it on google the other night during my research.  Are most of you pro 
> DVD-R or is this list mixed?
> 
> Any insight on the topic is always apprecaited.
> 
> matt
> 
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