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Re: [Dvdrtools-users] Re: Plextor PX-504A
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Robert M. Stockmann |
Subject: |
Re: [Dvdrtools-users] Re: Plextor PX-504A |
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Mon, 17 Feb 2003 21:00:57 +0100 (CET) |
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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