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I have recentley bought an LG ext. USB dual layer Burner (I think it burns all formats)
But I want to back up one or two of my DVD`s. The problem is i don`t know what is best to buy DVD-R or DVD+R what is the differece is one better for Movies etc?

Also reading other messages some say try this brank and that brank is there a DVD brand that works well on LG burners ?

Are there cheap high street outlets to buy from or do I have to use the internet and pay shipping ?

The burner came with nero can I simply put the DVD in and burn the copy on to 4.7Gb or is it more complicated then that.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Dayspring

DS

Not too sure but I believe that the DVD-R format is the best, and certainly cheapest, media to use.
I use Datawrite Yellow 4X DVD-R`s and have not had any problems at all.
Backing up a DVD .
You cannot simply copy a DVD from one drive to the other like a CD, you have to use software specifically designed to RIP the DVD.
Go to http://www.dvdshrink.org and download DVD Shrink.
This will allow you to Back-up your own DVD`s to a 4.7 Gig DVDR by allowing you to remove unwanted soundtracks, extras etc which saves valuable disc space .
The latest version of Shrink includes an option to burn to a DVDR by using Nero.
TBH I have used Shrink for a wee while now and find it extremely easy to use and although others may recommend other utilities this is ideal for us plebs :)
The latest version actually sets up everything automatically so like above, us plebs are well taken care of.

Choagy FFCUK the SPL :)