[Tfug] DVD Writing

[Don Freeman]

I just started this process myself and I gather that the "+" formats are
newer and improved as you suggest. My older DVD player requires the "-" and
will not play the "+". I just purchased a VHS & DVD combo unit and the docs
suggest that the "+" formats may be more editable than the older "-" format.



Don W. Freeman, P.E.
Transportation Engineer
Pima Association of Governments
177 N. Church Ave. #405
Tucson AZ 85701
(520) 792-1093 voice
(520) 620-6981 fax

-----Original Message-----
From: tfug-bounces at tfug.org [mailto:tfug-bounces at tfug.org] On Behalf Of
Bexley Hall
Sent: Friday, January 18, 2008 2:51 PM
To: tfug at tfug.org
Subject: [Tfug] DVD Writing

Hi,

Sorry for yet another stewpit question but I'm just not a "consumer"  :<

DVD-alphabet-soup:  It appears the '+'
flavors are "new and improved(?)" updates of the original "-" varieties.
(I've googled a bit and see there are notable differences between who is
backing each technology, etc.).

But, given the ability to write any media, what *media* is prefered?  My
goal here is mainly transcribing VHS tapes onto discs to save space.  I
gather there is some difference in which technology various DVD
(video) players can support..?

[aren't standards great?  :< ]

And, what do I need/want to capture video to transcribe onto discs?  Will I
regret giving up the SGI VWS 320 (with its excellent video caabilities) or
the Beige G3 (with its unknown video capabilities)?

(sigh) At least this shouldn't be as painful as transcribing *vinyl* onto
CD's...  :<

Thx,
--don


 
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