which dvds are compatible?

[depanch41]

hi,
i have got a new sony 315s, which is the one with the dvd+/-rw.
i wrote some data to a dvd+rw, and when i tried to access it on my pc, which has a normal cd/dvd drive, it didint work. it dvd was spinning, but the explorer just looked liek it crashed. then when i took teh sbs back out, the pc was back to normal.

i also tried the dvd on a sony dvd player, and the dvd player said 'it cannot play it'.
i was thinking that i am using dvd discs that are not compatible with these drives? so which dvd should i use?

i only bought these dvds because they cost £6 for 5. and i bought a 'verbatim' and 'philips' make.

thanx

devin

[kee-lo_]

Cheap disks spell disaster.
Also combi drives don't really like DVD writing media.
Try using some - ones.

[depanch41]

wat do u mean? so u rekcon i should get another dvd drive?

i just want to know how i can get my dvd+rw disc to work on any other dvd drive?

devin

[kee-lo_]

wat do u mean? so u rekcon i should get another dvd drive?

No, not at all.
Just try different media, as some disks are temprimental.

[depanch41]

ok. well i tried 2 different +rw discs. i tried cdr's and rwcds and htey work perfectly.

i'll have to get some -dvdr and +dvdr


thanx

devin

[kee-lo_]

No problem, it can be frustrating to find good media these days for a good price.