What is DVD+RW?
A DVD+RW is a rewritable DVD designed to work well with both video and data recording. The third version of recordable DVD is called DVD+RW to distinguish it from the DVD-RW that Pioneer introduced. This medium tries to provide all the features and benefits of both DVD-RW and DVD-RAM in a single disc format. It operates at both CLV and CAV speeds, depending on whether or not the information is audio/video or data. It can apply defect management systems when recording data or can leave them off when recording video so that DVD players can recognize the discs. Recorded discs can be played in about 70 to 80% of existing DVD-ROM drives and DVD players, if the video is recorded in the DVD-Video format. The more recent the player, the more likely it will successfully recognize and play the disc.
