DVD recorder

[enner1]

Which DVD recording format does everyone think will be the eventual winner? I understand there are 2 formats left in the battle?

Can anybody recommend a good DVD recorder

[Budfred]

Actually there are still 3 formats, but one is used only for very limited purposes. The 2 that are most popular are DVD+RW and DVD-RW. I would get the Sony drive that does both:

http://www.pcworld.com/news/article/0,aid,106133,tk,dn102102X,00.asp

It is a little pricey, but continues to get good reviews....

[goober2003]

Dvd-r general works perfect for everything I need it for like data backup, dvd movies, and ps2 games plus it's cheaper.

[saphalline]

Which DVD recording format does everyone think will be the eventual winner?Word on the street is that DVD+RW will be the winner, but it may take a couple years... :rolleyes:

DVD-RW is cheaper and more compatible, but while DVD+RW is more expensive, it has the potential to be even more compatible. DVD+RW also has a slightly better "data map" (method of storing data on the disc).

In any case, I also recommend the Sony drive that does both. It's not the fastest at either one, but being able to walk into any computer-related store and buy which ever DVD media they have just might be worth it. :D