What's wrong with a DVD-R?

boukilisa · 11-25-12, 09:41 PM

I'm thinking of getting KatMoJam in Mary's sale but it's a DVD-R. What is the difference between a DVD and DVD-R? Do they play the same? Thanks!

RedPanda · 11-25-12, 09:46 PM

DVD-Rs play the same as pressed DVDs, but can degrade over time. If you have the software, you can always make a backup file on your computer.

Lucky Star · 11-25-12, 10:05 PM

Some machines seem to be finicky and not play DVD-Rs.

boukilisa · 11-25-12, 10:44 PM

Thanks! I don't know if I'm intrigued enough to buy if there might be issues.

sheepla · 11-26-12, 06:55 AM

I'm sure you'll get lots of answers. I will say that in years of use, I've never had a problem with any dvd-r.

Lucky Star · 11-26-12, 07:09 AM

One more thing: I've also heard DVD-Rs are more delicate and can get scratched more easily. Not sure how true that is.

marmact · 11-26-12, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sheepla

i'm sure you'll get lots of answers. I will say that in years of use, i've never had a problem with any dvd-r.

+1

tytbody · 11-26-12, 09:35 AM

I've also never had a problem and never had I guess long enough to see what the problem would be. If there is, just send it back.

mtnmom · 11-26-12, 11:00 AM

I purchased a DVD-r some time ago and it degraded after about a year or a year and a half. Fortunately, it was re-released as a pressed DVD so I bought a new copy.

I was a little confused by the title of this thread. A pressed DVD is what you want. A DVD-r is not pressed and it's the kind that has troubles. I don't think there's any such thing as a pressed DVD-r.

boukilisa · 11-26-12, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtnmom

I purchased a DVD-r some time ago and it degraded after about a year or a year and a half. Fortunately, it was re-released as a pressed DVD so I bought a new copy.

I was a little confused by the title of this thread. A pressed DVD is what you want. A DVD-r is not pressed and it's the kind that has troubles. I don't think there's any such thing as a pressed DVD-r.

Thanks. I didn't really know the difference. I've never bought anything in that format but I remembered that many VFers prefer not to buy DVD-R.

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11-25-12, 09:41 PM
boukilisa Join Date: Jun 2006	What's wrong with a DVD-R? I'm thinking of getting KatMoJam in Mary's sale but it's a DVD-R. What is the difference between a DVD and DVD-R? Do they play the same? Thanks! __________________ "There is no secret routine. There is no magical number of reps and sets. What there is is confidence, belief,hard work on a consistent basis and a desire to succeed." - Steve Justa

11-25-12, 09:46 PM
RedPanda Join Date: Feb 2007	DVD-Rs play the same as pressed DVDs, but can degrade over time. If you have the software, you can always make a backup file on your computer. __________________ Maintaining a 90-pound weight loss since 2003.

11-25-12, 10:05 PM
Lucky Star VF Supporter Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: A helluva town	Some machines seem to be finicky and not play DVD-Rs. __________________ ~ Gina ~ "Remain cheerful, for nothing destructive can pierce through the solid wall of cheerfulness." ~Sri Chinmoy "We are so fortunate that we get to exercise!" ~Erin O'Brien

11-25-12, 10:44 PM
boukilisa Join Date: Jun 2006	Thanks! I don't know if I'm intrigued enough to buy if there might be issues. __________________ "There is no secret routine. There is no magical number of reps and sets. What there is is confidence, belief,hard work on a consistent basis and a desire to succeed." - Steve Justa

11-26-12, 06:55 AM
sheepla VF Supporter Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: OK	I'm sure you'll get lots of answers. I will say that in years of use, I've never had a problem with any dvd-r. __________________ Shelia

11-26-12, 07:09 AM
Lucky Star VF Supporter Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: A helluva town	One more thing: I've also heard DVD-Rs are more delicate and can get scratched more easily. Not sure how true that is. __________________ ~ Gina ~ "Remain cheerful, for nothing destructive can pierce through the solid wall of cheerfulness." ~Sri Chinmoy "We are so fortunate that we get to exercise!" ~Erin O'Brien

11-26-12, 09:35 AM
tytbody VF Supporter Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: MA	I've also never had a problem and never had I guess long enough to see what the problem would be. If there is, just send it back. __________________ ~~~Cheryl Completed a 10 day Pilates Challenge 2019 Completed Pilates 7 day Challenge 2019 Live Life Simply -Simply Love Life

11-26-12, 11:00 AM
mtnmom Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Santa Cruz Mtns, CA	I purchased a DVD-r some time ago and it degraded after about a year or a year and a half. Fortunately, it was re-released as a pressed DVD so I bought a new copy. I was a little confused by the title of this thread. A pressed DVD is what you want. A DVD-r is not pressed and it's the kind that has troubles. I don't think there's any such thing as a pressed DVD-r. __________________ ~~Diane~~