first time trying to burn a dvd

a1075dd63aa12 · Post by **a1075dd63aa12** » Thu May 13, 2004 11:19 pm

i am trying to burn a dvd with roxio, I have brand new discs (Fuji) just opened and the burner program is telling me the discs arent compatible for the meida. I downloaded a show off of sharingthegroove.org and i was curious if i had to convert it to something else or should i be able to just drop the folder in and burn it. Any help would be much appreciated.

jsgksu · Post by **jsgksu** » Thu May 13, 2004 11:22 pm

Well, Ive never burned dvd's as I dont have a burner but the obvious question is what kind of a burner do you have? DVD-R or DVD+R and are your discs the same kind

a1075dd63aa12 · Post by **a1075dd63aa12** » Thu May 13, 2004 11:29 pm

its a dvd+rw and i have dvd-r, i guess im screwed

jsgksu · Post by **jsgksu** » Thu May 13, 2004 11:35 pm

wkpggrvn2001 wrote:its a dvd+rw and i have dvd-r, i guess im screwed

Yep, sorry buddy, also if I were you, if its not too late Id think about exchanging that burner for a DVD-R or when that accepts both, I think sony has a dual drive one for like $150. From what I hear DVD-R seems to be the way that everyone is going to go, one of the formats is gonna be like faded out prolly and as of now DVD+R is on the way out I think

a1075dd63aa12 · Post by **a1075dd63aa12** » Thu May 13, 2004 11:41 pm

there isnt a way to convert dvd-r's to dvd+r?

jsgksu · Post by **jsgksu** » Thu May 13, 2004 11:43 pm

wkpggrvn2001 wrote:there isnt a way to convert dvd-r's to dvd+r?

No, theyre 2 completely differnet formats, its apples and oranges. And like I said, Im pretty sure the DVD-R/W's are gonna be the prevailing format in the next year or so. So if its still possible, Id return that drive and get a DVD-R/W one or one that can burn and read DVD-R/W & DVD+R/W

a1075dd63aa12 · Post by **a1075dd63aa12** » Thu May 13, 2004 11:44 pm

shit, shit, shit... I dont think I can the burner came with the computer, so i guess im going to have to purchase another one

jsgksu · Post by **jsgksu** » Thu May 13, 2004 11:50 pm

wkpggrvn2001 wrote:shit, shit, shit... I dont think I can the burner came with the computer, so i guess im going to have to purchase another one

Oh, well just try and return the discs then. Dont worry about a new burner till it gets to the point where DVD+R's arent very popular anymore, by that time youll be able to get one really cheap. And just make sure any DVD player you buy is compatible with both. I wouldnt worry about a new burner anytime soon until you think its necessary, just get new discs and make sure anything you buy is compatible with both. Its not real urgent or anything, I just think the industry is on their way away from +R and on to -R. But dont fret now or go out and spend money you dont have to until you feel you have to

a1075dd63aa12 · Post by **a1075dd63aa12** » Fri May 14, 2004 12:40 am

alright man, thanks a lot for your help, i appreciate it, you live and you learn i guess

take it easy

taylordb · Post by **taylordb** » Fri May 14, 2004 4:20 am

WAIT!!!!!!
Jayme may be right, but lets take this one step at a time. What is the make and model of your burner?