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May 2nd, 2005 14:00

CD - R , CD + R , DVD - RW, DVD + RW???????

​ Can someone please tell me what is the difference between CD - R , CD + R , DVD - RW, DVD + RW are the the - better than the + ? and if i wanted to copy mp3 files to a cd so i can play it on a mp3 cd player what kind of cd writeable disc should i use?Also what brands are recommened for burning. if i bought a cheap brand witll the sound or picture be that different? Thank You for your time guys. ​

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May 2nd, 2005 15:00

NYCFinest:

There are a lot of good links and loads of info available in prior postings, including:

http://www.the-predator.com, Predator's site,

http://forums.us.dell.com/supportforums/board/message?board.id=dim_cdrom&message.id=98835#M98835, a recent thread from jankerson and osprey4,

and try this link:  http://www.webopedia.com .

I am sure that there are probably many more...............

HTH,:smileyhappy:

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May 2nd, 2005 17:00

Ditto to B4runo and Skybird. If you want a good site to check media brands for reliability and compatibility, http://www.videohelp.com/dvdmedia has a fairly complete list.

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May 2nd, 2005 17:00

All CDR media is CD-R (where - is dash).  There is no CD+R.  Use any CD-R disc
for an mp3 disc.  Generally, good brand name media is recommended.  But, if it
works for you, use it.  Digital is digital, there is no loss of quality.
 
DVD+RW or DVD-RW, which is better.  The one that works for you and in a playback
device.  Depends what you are doing with it.  DVD+R and DVD-R are most commonly
used over RWs.  Again, digital is digital.  Good known brands are preferred.  Not
all DVD media is the same.  What works in one burner may not in another.  Obtain
small quanities until you know what works for you.

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May 3rd, 2005 14:00

One last Q Guys when u are copying the files to the cd - r how do u make it appear like folders with the mp3s in them instead of the mp3 just playing like a regular cd? i want to be able to go threw the folders and select what songs i want to hear instead of it just playing like a regular music cd

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May 3rd, 2005 14:00

Thank You Guys For The Help................................ :smileytongue:

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May 3rd, 2005 16:00

NYC:

Create the folders on your hard drive exactly how you want them arranged on your disc, then burn the folders to CD-R.

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May 4th, 2005 14:00

Thank You osprey4
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