[Tfug] DVD Writing

[Rich]

As I understand it, "-" flavor is "like a big CD", whereas "+" flavor  
is "like an optical removable HD". In other words, "-" tracks are  
written in a spiral, "+" tracks are concentric rings. + is better at  
random access, but - can read and write sequentially at faster  
speeds. Further, counter to what you'd expect, + is meant for home  
DVR, - is meant for computing. - steps up in integer multiples of CD  
speeds, and + goes up in multiples of 2.4x the base DVD speed. -  
media & drives should be cheaper to manufacture, but + media is  
(was?) sold at a loss leader to jolly up the market.

R.

On Jan 18, 2008, at 2:50 pm, Bexley Hall wrote:

> 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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