Dual layer DVDs. + or -?

[NeonMan]

Hi!
I want to record a huge amount of data (Not video but it doesn't matter) on dual layer DVDs. I've heard some discussion about which one of the DVDs is better (More durable, reliable, etc).
Which one is better, the plus flavour or the dash one? why?
Btw, on the local store the price for a single jewell case is sligtly lower on +R DL than -R DL, buying bulk DVDs the price is almost the same.

[blutach]

If you are recording DVD Video, get the + ones. For data, it matters not at all.

Regards

[NeonMan]

If you are recording DVD Video, get the + ones. For data, it matters not at all.

Regards

Why does it matter with video?
If it makes a difference for video, I'll get the +R

[setarip_old]

Hi!Why does it matter with video?For DVD-Video, the "layerbreak" is critical for proper playback. It is not relevant for data DVDs...

[CWR03]

If the data is critical, you might prefer to use single-layer as they are known to be more stable over time, as well as much less expensive by storage volume.

[FlimsyFeet]

If you are recording DVD Video, get the + ones. For data, it matters not at all.

Regards
Even for data, I would suggest not buying dual-layer -R discs, the +R discs appreantly have a much better compatibility with burners.

[blutach]

Yeah, I'd not buy anything than Verbatim, +R, 2.4x, MKM-001-00, Made in Singapore.

Regards

[NeonMan]

Thnks to all of you for your replies, I'll get the +r after all. ;)

[Shinigami-Sama]

I've had nothing but troubles with -Rs
maybe 10 good discs and about 5 coasters and 10 more turned to coasters before the end of the month they were burned in... (verbatium and fujifilm 10packs)

and I've maybe 10 coastered +Rs total out of 200+, discounting the bad batch of discs I got once - it was no name rebrands though

[shakey]

Also with +R disks, if your drive supports it you can use a bitsetting utility to write the disks as DVD-ROMs, making them compatible on a larger range of readers.