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 Wednesday, April 28, 2004

Added new Philips recorders to the Archive DVD+R/+RW Video Recorder Leaflets: HDRW720 for US (120 GB harddisk/EPG), DVDR615 for Europe, DVDR615 for US, DVDR740 for US (5.1 audio recording/EPG/YesDVD) and DVDR755 for US (HDMI output, memory card slot).

 Friday, April 16, 2004

Added Magnavox MRV640 (for US) to the Archive DVD+R/+RW Video Recorder Leaflets.

 Friday, March 26, 2004

Added new models to the DVD+R/+RW PC Drives Models Overview, including: 4KUS DRW-2S81, AccessTek / OptoRite DD0405, Alera DVD Cruiser 8 Plus, AOpen DRW8800/AAN, AOpen DRW8800/APP, Artec / Ultima DVD+/-RW Dual, BenQ DW822A, BenQ DW830A, BenQ DW1600, BTC DRW 1008UI, BTC DRW 1108IM, Buffalo DVM-H44FB, Buffalo DVM-L4242(FB/IU2/U2) , Buffalo DVM-L88(FB/U2), Buffalo DVM-R88(FB/IU2), Buffalo DVSM-388(FB/IU2), Buslink DVRW812D(-U2F), CIS Technology Arrgo AWD-804, CyQve DR3080A, Diamond Data / Mitsubishi Electric DVDXRW424, Diamond Data / Mitsubishi Electric DVDXRW844, Fantom Drives FDRW(D/U2/F)P8, Gigabyte GO-W0804A , HP DVD420(i/e), HP Movie Writer dc4000, Iomega Super DVD 8x, Iomega Super DVD QuikTouch 8x, Kanguru (U2/FW)-DVDRW-8D, Kano Technologies Slim K4Xtreme Dual, LG GWA-4040N, Lite-On SDW-431S, Mad Dog Multimedia MD-8XDVDRW-(PM/EXT), Memorex True 8x Dual, Mercury KOB DV-W4XD, Mercury KOB DV-W8XD, Microboards PlayWrite, NEC ND-5500A, Norcent DWD-840, Nu Tech DDW-082 , Pacific Digital U-30213, Panasonic LF-P667C, Philips DVDRW1640, Philips DVDRW885, Plextor PX-712(A/SA/UF), Ricoh MP5308D(-EX), Ricoh RW8165A / MP8165P, Sony DRU-700A / DRX-700UL , Sony DW-U18A , TEAC DV-W24E, Toshiba SD-R5272, Toshiba SD-R6252, Toshiba SD-R6372, TX Galaxy Dual 4x, TX Galaxy-L 4x, TX Galaxy-N 4x, TX Pluto Dual 8x/4x, Waitec Action 8.

 Wednesday, March 24, 2004

First CeBIT 2004 update: Added leaflets for new DVD+RW recorders from CMC, Haire, LiteOn, Mustek, VBOX, Watye and Xoro, as well as Philips first HDD-equiped recorder HDRW 720 to the Archive DVD+R/+RW Video Recorder Leaflets.

 Friday, March 05, 2004

  •  Added leaflets for Philips DVDRW885 (first DVD+R Double Layer drive) and DVDRW1640 (first 16x DVD+R drive) to the DVD+R/+RW PC Drives Leaflets Archive.

     Thursday, March 04, 2004

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  • A new article will explain the technical backgrounds of the Guide Plus+ electronic program guide, as provided in some DVD+RW recorders like the Philips DVDR80 and DVD+RW/HDD combo recorders like the Philips HDRW720.

     Thursday, February 26, 2004

  • Added 20 new recorders to the Models Overview DVD+R/+RW Video Recorders, including CyberHome CH-DVR2500, Medion MD40570, MD40598, MD40807, MD41027, Yakumo Record Master, nReady NDR-100B, Maxent MX-RS200, Cytron Tchibo, Plu2, Welltech 40280, Nordmende DVDR100, Lafayette LFDR9917, LFDR9907, BBK DW9909, DW9910, DW9910D, DW9915R, DW9916, Luxor DVR1203.

     Wednesday, February 04, 2004

    Added link to new firmware version for Mustek DVD R100A to the DVD+RW Video Recorder Firmware Downloads page.

     Friday, January 30, 2004

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  • Added new drives to the Models Overview PC Drives: Acer DVR106RD, Alera DVD Slim Cruiser Quad (Plus), AOpen ESV-288U, Digistor 4x Dual Internal / External, Digistor 8x Dual Internal / External, Emprex DVD-RW 1008IM, EZQuest Boa 8x DVD+/-R/RW, EZQuest Boa Slim DVD+/-R/RW, Freecom Internal DVD±RW / FX-(10/50) 8x, Iomega Super DVD QuikTouch, KHypermedia KDVRW8X, IO Data DVR-(AB/UE)H8, IO Data DVR-(AB/UE)P8, LaCie d2 DVD+/-RW 8x, LG GSA-4082B, Lite-On SOHW-812S, Memup 8x Dual Interne / Externe, Memup Slim Externe, Micro Advantage 8DVDRW-B13, Micro Solutions BackPack DVD±RW 8x, Mitsumi DW-7872TE, Pacific Digital U-30201 / U-30202, PikaOne Classic DVD-Dual 8x, Ridata RDA-08041, TDK Electronics indiDVD 880N, TEAC DV-W58D, Traxdata RW2500.

     Monday, January 26, 2004

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  • Added utilities for HP, Nu and NEC drives to Bitsetting / Book Type Utility Downloads.

     Thursday, January 22, 2004

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  • Second CES update! Added some 60 (!!) new recorders to the Models Overview DVD+R/+RW Video Recorders, including Philips HDRW720, DVDR755, DVDR740, DVDR615, DVDR600VR, Amtron tba (2x), Anam ADVR-7500, DVR-1D, ADVR-6500, Apex DRX-9200, DRX-9400, DRX-9500, PVR-9280, DRV-900X, HTX-90, Arlink RW-320, RW-747, Arrgo CH-ADR-530, BenQ DRD510, CAT tba, Changhong DRW900, DRW910, DRV-900X, Yank tba (2x), CML DW9915, Daewoo DF-S71N, DF-S72N, DF-S73N, DF-S74N, DW-S71N, DW-S72N, DQR-3000D, DQR-4000D, DQR-5000D, Desay DS-K93, Diva DRW-E8010, DVONE DRW804, DRW805, HE-520, DW804, DW805, DW810, Bantam HTD5004DT, D5004DT, Haier tbd, Himage tbd, Hualu SH-600, DVR-R65, DVR-R66, DVR-R68, Hyundai DVR-900A, LG LGDVDR313, Lite-On LVW-5005, Memorex DW9915, tba, Qpict tba, RCA DRC8300N, Fisher (Sanyo) DVR-500, Scott SDR-104, Skyworth DVDRW-003, Sony RDR-GX300, tba (2x), Teco TD2028VR, TD5000VRC, Maxent DVE-R6.
    The overview includes a picture of all new products. More details and specifications will follow as soon as they become available.

     Wednesday, January 14, 2004

  • First CES update! Added 26 new DVD+RW recorder models to the archive of DVD+R/+RW Video Recorder Leaflets. Please note: This is just a small selection of new DVD+RW product announcements at CES. Expect a full list to be added to the Models Overview in a few days.

     Monday, January 05, 2004

  • Added new models to the DVD+R/+RW Video Recorders Leaflets archive: Arlink DVD-R320, Diva 489, Ellion DVR-900A, Hiteker HE-520 and Hiteker HE-560.

    Added new models to the DVD+R/+RW Video Recorders Manuals archive: Lite-On LVW-5001, Mastek GB-50550 and Philips DVDR77 Europe.

    Added links to DVD+RW Video Recorder Firmware Upgrade Downloads to download sites for Lite-On LVW-5001 and CyberHome CH-DVR1500.

    New page, Bitsetting / Book Type Utility Downloads. Now also includes tools for Lite-On and BenQ drives.

     Friday, January 02, 2004

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  • Today, we officially passed the 100! Over 100 DVD+RW video recorder models are now listed in our DVD+R/+RW Video Recorders Models Overview, making the DVD+R/+RW format the very clear format of choice for dozens of consumer electonics manufacturers worldwide! And the end is not near... at CES in Las Vegas, many new product announcements are expected!

     Saturday, December 20, 2003

    Added new drives to the Models Overview PC Drives: 4KUS DRW-1S81, Creative Labs DR8420E, Kano Technologies K8Extreme Dual, Memorex 8X4 Dual-X, IO Data DVR-(ABN8/iUN8), Kanguru (U2/FW)-DVDRW-4D, NEC ND-2500A, Speer LDR8442, TEAC DV-W58G.

     Saturday, November 29, 2003

    Added new drives to the Models Overview PC Drives: 4KUS DRW-1S40, 4KUS DRW-1S41, AccessTek DD0401, Alera DVD Slim Cruiser, Argosy DW 890(U/C), Asus DRW-0804A, Buffalo DVM-4284(FB/IU2), CyberDrive DX082D, Digital Research DDVDRW8D, Enlight EN-5601529, Fantom Drives FDRWD(F/U2P), I/O Magic IDVDRW8D, Kano Technologies K4Xtreme, Kano Technologies K4Xtreme Dual, Kano Technologies Slim K2Xtreme, Mirror DVD±R/±RW 4x, MSI DR8-A / MS-8408A, Norcent DW412, Nu Tech (D/H)DW-081, Nu Tech DDW-061, Nu Tech EDW-041, OptoRite DD0401, Pioneer DVR-A07, Pioneer DVR-SK12, Speer LDW-411, Tritton Viper TRI-(066/064), Waitec Action 4.

     

    October 15, 2003

  • Added manual for the RCA DRC8000N to the DVD+R/+RW Video Recorder Manuals archive.

    October 3, 2003
  • Update to the DVD+R/+RW Format FAQ to include the recent announcement of dual-layer DVD+R, also known as DVD+R9.

    October 2, 2003
  • Added US manual and quick reference guide of Philips DVDR77 (first DVD+R/+RW recorder with PCMCIA photo function, customizable background menus and flexible recording mode) to the DVD+R/+RW Video Recorder Manuals archive.

    September 27, 2003
  • Updated article about Implementation of recording functionality to reflect differences between various manufacturers of DVD+RW reference designs. Now also includes Cirrus Logic-based recorders.

    September 25, 2003
  • Added draft version of Sampo DVE-R3 manual to the DVD+R/+RW Video Recorder Manuals archive. Thanks to Area450!

    September 19, 2003
  • Added Go-Video R6530 manual to the DVD+R/+RW Video Recorder Manuals archive and leaflet to the DVD+R/+RW Video Recorder Leaflets archive.

    September 16, 2003
  • Major update to DVD+R/+RW PC Drives Overviews. Big thanks to "JL" for supplying new data! Divided into new sections. Added to 3rd Generaion: Actima ADRW-H00P, CenDyne CDICD00225, Digital Research DDVDRW4, Emprex EDW4020, Ikebana IKEDVD4242412, I/O Magic IDVDRW4, I/O Magic IDVDRW4D, LaCie d2, Memorex Dual-X, Memup Interne / Externe, Memup Dual Interne / Externe, Micro Advantage DVD±RW / CD-RW Superdrive, Micro Solutions BackPack DVD±RW, One Technologies Aluwriter / Highfly, Philips Jack Rabbit 4, Pikaone Classic DVD-dual, Pine DVD+RW, Pine Dual Format, Pioneer DVR-S606, Sony DW-U10A, Sony DW-U12A, Sony DW-U14A, Traxdata RW1000. Added to 4th Generation: BenQ DW800A, HP dvd400(i/e), Logitec LDR-X840(AK/U2), NEC ND-2100A, Philips DVDRW824. Added to Slim Drives: LaCie Slim, Lite-On SDW-200DX, Lite-On SDW-421S, QSI SDW-041, Sony DW-P50A, Sony DW-U50A.

    September 8, 2003
  • Included an overview of all new DVD+RW video recorder announcements at IFA 2003, including pictures and a short description.
  • Added leaflets for Apex DRX-9000/DRX-9001, Beko DVDRW 8000, BenQ Joyhub 300, Brainwave DVDR 901, CAT DVR-228, Daewoo DQR-2000D, Desay DS-R95/DS-R85/DS-R80, Humax DRP-560, Lite-On LVW-5001, Mico DVDR300 Series, Profilo DVD+RW S80/S90 and Yamada DVR-8000 to the DVD+R/+RW Video Recorder Leaflets archive.

    September 5, 2003
  • Added Cyberhome CH-DVR 1500 manual to the DVD+R/+RW Video Recorder Manuals archive.
  • Added Thomson DTH 8000E and H&B DR 900 leaflets to the DVD+R/+RW Video Recorder Leaflets archive.

    August 8, 2003
  • Added Yamaha DRX-2, Mico DVDR311, Rogers DV-810R and Humax DRP-560S to Models Overview DVD+R/+RW Video Recorders.
  • Added new DVD+R/+RW drives to the Next Generation DVD+R/+RW Drives overview: NEC ND-2300, NEC ND-5300 and Gigabyte GO-W0404A.
  • Added manuals for Sony RDR-GX7 and Rogers DV-810R (=Micro DVDR311) to the DVD+R/+RW Video Recorder Manuals archive.

    July 29, 2003
  • We reviewed the new Alera DVD Copy Cruiser Dual. This is one of the first stand-alone CD/DVD duplicators to incorporate support for the DVD+R and DVD+RW formats. The unit, which can also be used as an external 4x DVD recorder drive when attached to a PC, offers very advanced functionality at a consumer price level. Our impressions resulted in this device being awarded with a DVDplusRW.org Editor's Choice Award.

    July 28, 2003
  • Added MET/CyQ've PV2400ie and Irradio DVDR-1000 to Models Overview DVD+R/+RW Video Recorders.
  • Added firmware for Apex DRX-9000 to DVD+RW Video Recorders - Firmware Upgrade Downloads.
  • Added new DVD+R/+RW drives to the Next Generation DVD+R/+RW Drives overview: Asus DRW-0402P/D, BTC DRW-1004IM, Edge CloneDrive, EZQuest Boa DVD+/-RW, Green House GH-DVC4C-DA, IO Data DVR-ABH4, Lite-On LDW-401S, Logitec LDR-4242AK, NEC ND-1500, Pacific Digital U-30166, Pacific Digital Dual Format DVD, Plextor PX-708.
  • Added leaflets for BTC DRW-1004IM and Pacific Digital Dual Format DVD to the DVD+R/+RW PC Drive Leaflets archive.
  • Added manuals for Pioneer DVR-106D and DVR-A06 to the DVD+R/+RW PC Drive Manuals archive.

    July 24, 2003
  • Include latest firmware version for all Philips DVD recorders on the DVD+RW Video Recorder Firmware Upgrade Downloads page.

    July 19, 2003
  • Added Goodmans HEC14, Sampo DV-R1 and Polaroid DVR-0800 to Models Overview DVD+R/+RW Video Recorders.
  • Added Mustek DVD R100A and Philips LX9000R (US and Europe) brochures to DVD+R/+RW Video Recorder Leaflets archive.
  • Added Polaroid DVR-0800 manual and Philips LX9000R manual and quick reference guide to DVD+R/+RW Video Recorder Manuals archive.

    July 17, 2003
  • We reviewed the new, feature packed Philips DVDR80 DVD+R/+RW recorder. Including many industry firsts like the free Guide Plus+ electronic program guide, 8 hours recording per single sided disc and Disc Manager, this recorder is aimed at the demanding DVD recorder enthousiast. Our impressions resulted in this recorder being awarded the first DVDplusRW.org Editor's Choice Award for a consumer DVD+R/+RW recorder.

    July 16, 2003
  • Added a new article to the site: Implementation of recording functionality to explain the differences in recording behaviour between the various manufacturers of DVD+R/+RW video recorders.

    July 1, 2003
  • Added new DVD+R/+RW drives to the Next Generation DVD+R/+RW Drives overview: IO Data DVR-ABR4P, IO Data DVRP-iUR2P, Iomega Super DVD, Logitec LDR-R44AK, Logitec LDR-R44U2, QPS Que! 700 PDTDVDPR, Sony PCGA-DDRW1, StorQuest SQ-314, StorQuest SQ-324, StorQuest SQ-214, StorQuest SQ-212, ST Trade DRW-AT6 and tx DVD+RW/R 4x.
  • Added leaflets for Pioneer and StorQuest DVD+R/+RW drives to the DVD+R/+RW PC Drive Leaflets archive.
  • New products in DVD+R Media overview: Acro Circle, Be All 4x, Verbatim 4x for US, Samsung spindle, Mam-e, Memorex 4x for Europe, StorQuest, TDK 4x scratch-proof and Xcitek. New products in DVD+RW Media overview: Acro Circle, Memorex 4x for Europe, SK, StorQuest, TDK 4x scratch-proof and Xcitek.
  • Added CyberLink PowerProducer 2 the overview of DVD+VR Capable Software.

    June 24, 2003
  • Added new Alera DVD Quad Cruiser Multiformat to the Next Generation DVD+R/+RW Drives overview. Placed Alera DVD Quad Cruiser Multiformat leaflet in DVD+R/+RW PC Drive leaflets archive.

    June 23, 2003
  • Added new Philips DVDR77 recorder with memory card slot (photo recording) functionality to the DVD+R/+RW Video Recorder Leaflets archive. Also refer to DVDR77 discussion.

    June 22, 2003
  • Added manual for the the Magnavox MDV630R and MDV650R to the DVD+R/+RW Video Recorder Manuals archive.

    June 17, 2003
  • Added manual for the US version of Philips' DVDR80 to the DVD+R/+RW Video Recorder Manuals archive.

    June 15, 2003
  • Added manual for the Apex DRX-9000 DVD+R/+RW video recorder to the DVD+R/+RW Video Recorder Manuals archive.

    June 11, 2003
  • Added Apex DRX-9200 to Models Overview DVD+R/+RW Video Recorders.
  • Added Magnavox MDV630R and MDV650R to the DVD+R/+RW Video Recorder Leaflets archive.

    June 8, 2003
  • Major update to Compatibility List DVD-Video Players and Compatibility List DVD-ROM Drives, based on hundreds of e-mails containing compatibility info we received from visitors of this site.
  • New products in DVD+R Media overview: Pengo, Imation Business Select, Intermedia, Ricoh 4x for Europe, Infiniti 4x and Radius. New products in DVD+RW Media overview: Pengo, Imation Business Select, Ricoh 4x for Europe, Ricoh 4x for Asia, Radius, Mitsubishi colored video for Japan, Mitsubishi 4x colored video for Japan and Mitsubishi 4x colored data for Japan.

    June 7, 2003
  • Added Magnavox MDV650R, Digitrex GRX-9100 and Bush DVD2003 to Models Overview DVD+R/+RW Video Recorders.
  • Added American Quick Reference Guide for DVDR80 to the DVD+R/+RW Video Recorder Manuals archive.

    June 6, 2003
  • Added new DVD+R/+RW drives to the Next Generation DVD+R/+RW Drives overview: BenQ DW400A, Buffalo DVM-4244FB, CenDyne, Freecom Internal DVD-/+RW, IO Data DVR-ABP4D, Iomega Dual 4x, Logitec LDR-PR22U2, Mirror DVD+R/+RW 4x, Pioneer DVR-A06, Plextor PX-504UF, Ricoh MP5163A, Teac DV-W50D, Tritton Viper 4x and Verbatim Omnia 4x.
  • Added leaflet for Freecom Internal DVD+/-RW, Ricoh MP5240A, Verbatim Producer 4E, Verbatim Producer 44E and Verbatim Producer 44 to the DVD+R/+RW PC Drive Leaflets archive.

    May 16, 2003
  • Added European manual for the DVDR70 and Quick Reference Guide for DVDR70 and DVDR75 to the DVD+R/+RW Video Recorder Manuals archive.

    May 15, 2003
  • Include latest firmware version (ff12r) for Philips DVD recorders on the DVD+RW Video Recorder Firmware Upgrade Downloads page.
  • Added entry for new DVD+R recovery function of ff12r firmware in the FAQ.

    May 14, 2003
  • Added European manual for the DVDR75 to the DVD+R/+RW Video Recorder Manuals archive.

    May 10, 2003
  • Added technical specification for the Philips DVD+RW Reference Design to DVD+RW Reference Designs section.
  • Added new DVD+R/+RW drives to the Next Generation DVD+R/+RW Drives overview: Lite-On LDW-400D, Iomega 4x2.4, Logitec LDR-E4242, IO Data DVR-iUN4, AccessTek DD0203, Freecom 4x Internal and Memorex 4x DVD+RW/+R.

    April 28, 2003
  • Added an article about Sony's RDR-GX7 Dual RW recorder, describing the differences between DVD+RW recording on this machine and normal DVD+RW recorders.

    April 20, 2003
  • Added US leaflets for Philips new DVDR75 and DVDR80 recorders to the DVD+R/+RW Video Recorder Leaflets archive.
  • Added Buslink DVRW412R, Buffalo DVM-4242 and OptoRite DD0203 to the Next Generation DVD+R/+RW Drives overview.
  • Included leaflets for InterVideo's WinDVD Recorder and BHA's B's Recorder in the overview of DVD+VR Capable Software.
  • Added new 4x DVD+R media from HP and Ricoh to the DVD+R Media overview. Added Sony DVD+RW media for Japan to the DVD+RW Media overview.
  • Added leaflet for Mitsumi DW-7801TE to the DVD+R/+RW PC Drive Leaflets archive, added manual for Amacom EZDVD+RW to the DVD+R/+RW PC Drive Manuals archive.

    April 12, 2003
  • Added JVC DVD+R media (Japanese and American packaging) to the DVD+R Media overview. Added JVC DVD+RW media to the DVD+RW Media overview.
  • Added Philips DVDR70 to Models Overview DVD+R/+RW Video Recorders.

    April 10, 2003
  • Added Sony RDR-GX3 to Models Overview DVD+R/+RW Video Recorders.
  • Added extensive technical document (in Japanese!), as well as German brochure for Sony's RDR-GX7 to the DVD+R/+RW Video Recorder Leaflets archive.

    April 7, 2003
  • Added new Sony DRU-510A/DRX-510UL dual-format drive, now supporting 4x DVD+RW, to the Next Generation DVD+R/+RW Drives overview.
  • Added product picture for Sony DRU-510A to the DVD+R/+RW PC Drive Leaflets archive.

    April 6, 2003
  • Added new DVD+R/+RW drives from AccessTek, Asus, CyQ've, Freecom, Lite-On, Micro Solutions, Mitsumi, NEC, ProView, Ricoh and Traxdata to the Next Generation DVD+R/+RW Drives overview.
  • Added leaflet for Mitsumi DW-7801TE, Freecom FX-10 4x, Freecom Internal 4x, QPS Que DVD 2i and Micro Solutions BackPack DVD+RW to the DVD+R/+RW PC Drive Leaflets archive, added manual for Mitsumi DW-7801TE to the DVD+R/+RW PC Drive Manuals archive.
  • Added new DVD+R media from Imation, BulkPaq, That's, Maxell and KHypermedia to the DVD+R Media overview. Added DVD+RW media from Imation, Maxell and KHypermedia to the DVD+RW Media overview.

    March 29, 2003
  • Added leaflets for Philips DVDR80, and temporary French leaflets of Philips DVDR70 and DVDR75, as well as European version of Philips LX9000R to the DVD+R/+RW Video Recorder Leaflets archive.

    March 24, 2003
  • A lot of software companies announced +VR support in their new products. Included Ahead NeroVision Express 2 (including leaflet), Roxio Easy CD and DVD Creator 6, BHA B's Studio, Ulead Video Studio 7 and Ulead Media Studio Pro 7 in the overview of DVD+VR Capable Software.

    March 20, 2003
  • Added leaflets for LG GMA-4040B and Sanyo CRD-BPDV2 to the DVD+R/+RW PC Drive Leaflets archive.
  • Added leaflets for MET/CyQ've PV-2400i, Daewoo DQR-1000N, Mustek DVD-R100, MiCO Espejo R301 and Sampo DVE-R1 to the DVD+R/+RW Video Recorder Leaflets archive.
  • Added DVD+R/+RW media brochures from LG to the Archive DVD+R/+RW Media Leaflets.
  • Added new DVD+R media from Traxdata, Sky, SKC, Golding, Double Diamond, FujiFilm, Creation, Rimax, Waitec, Moserbaer, Cursor, Infodisc, Magnex, Yes Buy, Mr. Data and LG to the DVD+R Media overview.
  • Added new DVD+RW media from Traxdata, SKC, Creation, Waitec, Moserbaer, Cursor, Infodisc, Magnex and LG to the DVD+RW Media overview.

    March 19, 2002
  • Included the latest firmware version (ff12n) for Philips DVD+RW video recorders on the DVD+RW Video Recorder Firmware Upgrade Downloads page. Make sure to read the special note!

    March 10, 2003
  • Added new DVD+R media from TDK (4x), Ritek (4x), Prodisc (4x), Sentinel, Maxell, Zero Defex, Memorex, MMore and BeAll to the DVD+R Media overview.
  • Added new DVD+RW media from TDK (4x), Prodisc (4x), Sentinel, Maxell, Ritek, Zero Defex, Memorex and MMore to the DVD+RW Media overview.

    March 8, 2003
  • Added Thomson's DTH8000 and MiCO's Espejo R301 to the Models Overview DVD+R/+RW Video Recorders.
  • Added Ricoh's MP5240A to Next Generation DVD+R/+RW Drives overview.
  • Restructured the article about Compatibility Bitsettings / Book Type Field. Now includes bitsetting option of Nero Burning ROM 5.5.10.15 and higher.

    February 25, 2003
  • Added Magnavox MDV630R to the Models Overview DVD+R/+RW Video Recorders.

    February 24, 2003
  • Added Aopen's 4xDVD+R/4xDVD+RW drive DRW4416 and LG's Super-Multi (DVD-RW/DVD+RW/DVD-RAM) drive GMA-4040B to Next Generation DVD+R/+RW Drives overview.

    February 19, 2003
  • Added Artec 4xDVD+R/4xDVD+RW drive to Next Generation DVD+R/+RW Drives overview.
  • Now Next Generation DVD+R/+RW Drives overview includes engine supplier.

    February 8, 2003
  • Added DVD+R/+RW drives from Ikebana, Mirror and Verbatim to Next Generation DVD+R/+RW Drives overview.
  • Added DVD+R/+RW drives from OptiWest and Diamond Data to 2nd Generation DVD+R/+RW Drives Internal overview.
  • Added external DVD+R/+RW drives from Amacom, CyQ've, Digital Research, Hi-Val and Kano Technologies to 2nd Generation DVD+R/+RW Drives External overview.

    February 6, 2003
  • Added TDK 4x certified DVD+R media and EMTEC DVD+R media in DVD video box to the DVD+R Media overview. Added TDK 4x certified DVD+RW media (!!) to the DVD+RW Media overview.
  • Added OptoRite DD0202 to the Next Generation DVD+R/+RW Drives overview.
  • Major update and corrections to Next Generation DVD+R/+RW Drives overview, thanks to "/jsl".

    January 29, 2003
  • Added Audiovox D500R to the Models Overview DVD+R/+RW Video Recorders.
  • Added Verbatim 4x certified DVD+R media to the DVD+R Media overview.

    January 25, 2003
  • Added new Philips 4x DVD+R and 4x DVD+RW (!) drive DVDRW242 to the Next Generation DVD+R/+RW Drives overview.
  • Added new Sony DVD+R and DVD+RW media for European and American market to the DVD+R Media overview and DVD+RW Media overview.

    January 24, 2003
  • Added new Plextor 4x DVD+R/+RW drive PX-504A to the Next Generation DVD+R/+RW Drives overview.
  • Added leaflet for Hewlett-Packard's DVD300i and DVD300e to the DVD+R/+RW PC Drive Leaflets archive.

    January 21, 2003
  • Added a new section to the site to give an overview of the various available DVD+RW Reference Designs.

    January 14, 2003
  • Included a new version 2.1.13 of DVD Bitsetter for Windows, as well as a new version of the Windows NT command-line bitset utility, in the article about Compatibility Bitsettings. Improved identification of recorder generation, and the program now also reports incompatibility with non-supported drives.
  • Added new media and/or packagings from Datatrack, DVD-ON, Emtec, Fujifilm, Nashua, PrimeDisc, Primeon and SK to the DVD+R Media overview. Added new media and/or packagings from Emtec, Memorex, Nashua and PrimeDisc to the DVD+RW Media overview.
  • Added some info on how to recover some DVD+R discs with a corrupted index screen to the DVD+R/+RW Video Recorders FAQ.

    January 12, 2003
  • Added new DVD+RW video recorders to the Models Overview DVD+R/+RW Video Recorders: Philips DVDR75, DVDR80 and LX9000R, Sony RDR-GX7, RCA DRC8000N, CyQ've PV2400i, Apex DRX-9000, Mustek DVD-R100A and DVDR100B and Daewoo DVR-1000N.

    January 5, 2003
  • Major update to Compatibility List DVD-Video Players, thanks to the input of many visitors of this site!

    January 4, 2003
  • Added a preliminary leaflet for Philips' new LX9000R, a Dolby Digital/DTS receiver with an integrated DVD+R/+RW recorder, to the DVD+R/+RW Video Recorder Leaflets archive.

    January 3, 2003
  • Included a link to a web page with a Bitset Utility for Apple Macintosh OS X systems in the overview of Web Links.

    January 2, 2003
  • Added Ulead DVD MovieFactory 2.0 to the overview of DVD+VR Capable Software.

    December 29, 2002
  • Added some info on how to install a previous firmware version to the DVD+R/+RW Video Recorders FAQ.
  • Added Hi Space and CyQ've DVD+R media to the DVD+R Media overview. Added Hi Space DVD+RW media to the DVD+RW Media overview.
  • Added Buffalo's external drive and HP's upcoming DVD300i to the Next Generation DVD+R/+RW Drives overview.
  • Added manual for NEC's ND-1100 drive to the DVD+R/+RW PC Drive Manuals archive.
  • Added a Cross Link Gallery, to thank the various companies and organizations that have placed a link to DVDplusRW.org on their sites.

    December 19, 2002
  • Included the latest firmware version (ff12g) for Philips DVD+RW video recorders on the DVD+RW Video Recorder Firmware Upgrade Downloads page. Now also supports SP+ and EP+ recording and MP3 playback for American DVDR985 recorders.

    December 17, 2002
  • Added a new article: A View on Multi-Format Drives.

    December 9, 2002
  • Added Ulead DVD MovieWriter 2.0 to the overview of DVD+VR Capable Software.

    December 6, 2002
  • Added new 4x speed DVD+R drives from BenQ, MSI and IO Data to the Next Generation DVD+R/+RW Drives overview. Added tx DVD+RW drive to the 2nd Generation DVD+R/+RW Drives Internal overview.
  • Added Roxio Easy CD Creator 5.3 DVD Edition to the overview of DVD+VR Capable Software.
  • Added TDK 4x speed DVD+R, Maxell DVD+R for the US, Ridata DVD+R, Mr. Data DVD+R, Optodisc single and double sided DVD+R, Imation DVD+R in DVD box, Fuji coloured DVD+R for Japan, Traxdata DVD+R and tx DVD+R media to the DVD+R Media overview.
  • Added Ridata DVD+RW, Mr. Data DVD+RW, Imation DVD+RW in DVD box, Fuji coloured DVD+RW for Japan, Traxdata DVD+RW, tx DVD+RW and Leda DVD+RW media to the DVD+RW Media overview.
  • Added DVD+R/+RW media brochures from Maxell, Imation and TDK to the Archive DVD+R/+RW Media Leaflets.

    November 27, 2002
  • Added 3t Pro DVD+R media to the DVD+R Media overview. Added 3t Pro DVD+RW media to the DVD+RW Media overview.

    November 15, 2002
  • Completely rewrote the FAQ listings. Re-grouped them into 5 new categories, and added lots of new questions, including the ones most frequently asked in the discussion forum at this site.

    November 12, 2002
  • Major update to Compatibility List DVD-Video Players and Compatibility List DVD-ROM Drives.

    November 8, 2002
  • Added two models of TDK Electronics' indiDVD 4x DVD+R drive to the Next Generation DVD+R/+RW Drives overview.

    November 7, 2002
  • Added TDK Electronics' indiDVD 2.4+R DVD+R/+RW drive to the 2nd Generation DVD+R/+RW Drives Internal overview. Added the manuals for this product to the DVD+R/+RW PC Drive Manuals archive.
  • Added Kano Technologies' K2Xtreme DVD+R/+RW drive to the 2nd Generation DVD+R/+RW Drives Internal overview. Added a leaflet for this product to the DVD+R/+RW PC Drive Leaflets archive. Added the manual for this product to the DVD+R/+RW PC Drive Manuals archive.
  • Added NEC's ND-1000A DVD+R/+RW drive to the Next Generation DVD+R/+RW Drives overview. Added a leaflet for this product to the DVD+R/+RW PC Drive Leaflets archive.

    November 5, 2002
  • Added comprehensive documents about Philips Semiconductors' new DVD+RW reference design for DVD video recorders and PC applications to the Technical Documents - General DVD+R/+RW section.
  • Added SmartBuy DVD+R media to the DVD+R Media overview. Added SmartBuy DVD+RW media to the DVD+RW Media overview.

    October 31, 2002
  • Included the latest universal firmware upgrade for Philips DVD recorders as a downloadable file in the DVD+RW Video Recorder Firmware Upgrade Downloads section. This all-in-one upgrade is suitable for DVDR1000, 1500, 980, 985, 990, 1000MkII, 880 and 890 recorders.

    October 30, 2002
  • Added European manual for DVDR1000MkII, European ff11h Upgrade Manual for DVDR980/985 and American Quick Start Guide for DVDR985 to the DVD+R/+RW Video Recorder Manuals archive.
  • Added Pony DVD+R media to the DVD+R Media overview. Added Pony DVD+RW media to the DVD+RW Media overview.

    October 26, 2002
  • Added Samsung DVD+R media to the DVD+R Media overview. Added Samsung DVD+RW media to the DVD+RW Media overview.

    October 25, 2002
  • Added NEC's 4x speed DVD+R drive to the Next Generation DVD+R/+RW Drives overview.

    October 21, 2002
  • Added DataWrite and Lynx DVD+R media and Mitsubishi's 4x (!) DVD+R media to the DVD+R Media overview. Added DataWrite and DVD-ON DVD+RW media to the DVD+RW Media overview.

    October 20, 2002
  • Included a new version 2.1.11 of DVD Bitsetter for Windows in the article about Compatibility Bitsettings. Now the tool is also compatible with HP ASPI drivers, and it offers the user the ability to disable the usage of the ASPI layer.

    October 15, 2002
  • Added new headings Technical Documents - General DVD+R/+RW, Technical Documents - DVD+R/+RW Video Recorders and Technical Documents - DVD+R/+RW PC Drives. They include new documents and presentations on various subjects such as the DVD+RW Video Recording Format, Mt. Rainier recording for DVD+RW and the DVD+R/+RW MMC command set description.

    October 14, 2002
  • Added an overview of DVD+VR Capable Software, which allows for direct on-disc editing.

    October 9, 2002
  • Added AOpen's external DVD+R/+RW drive to the 2nd Generation DVD+R/+RW Drives External overview.

    October 4, 2002
  • Added Buffalo's new DVM-4222FB multi-format drive to the Next Generation DVD+R/+RW Drives overview.
  • Added leaflet for NEC's ND-1100A multi-format drive to the archive DVD+R/+RW PC Drive Leaflets.

    October 1, 2002
  • Added leaflet for Yamaha's new DRX-1 DVD+RW video recorder to the DVD+R/+RW Video Recorder Leaflets archive.
  • Added manual for Yamaha's new DRX-1 DVD+RW video recorder to the DVD+R/+RW Video Recorder Manuals archive.

    September 30, 2002
  • Included the DVDR980/DVDR985 FF11h firmware upgrade as a downloadable file in the DVD+RW Video Recorder Firmware Upgrade Downloads section.

    September 28, 2002
  • Added SmartDisk DVD+R media, and S-MAC printable DVD+R media to the DVD+R Media overview. Added SmartDisk DVD+RW media, S-MAC printable DVD+RW and S-MAC double sided DVD+RW media to the DVD+RW Media overview.

    September 27, 2002
  • Completely rewrote the article about Compatibility Bitsettings. Now includes information on bitsettings for DVD+R discs.
  • A completely new graphical tool to apply compatibility bitsettings (for all Windows versions, suitable for both 1st and 2nd genation DVD+RW drives and also supporting DVD+R) is released. Available from the article on Compatibility Bitsettings.
  • A new version of the Windows NT command-line utility to change compatibility bitsettings is released (now also supporting DVD+R). Available from the article on Compatibility Bitsettings.

    September 25, 2002
  • Added Sanyo (4x DVD+R!) drive CRD-BPDV2 to Next Generation DVD+R/+RW Drives.
  • Added NEC (4x DVD+R!) drive ND-1100 to Next Generation DVD+R/+RW Drives.
  • Added Freecom external DVD+R/+RW drive FX-10 to 2nd Generation DVD+R/+RW Drives External overview, and leaflet to DVD+R/+RW PC Drive Leaflets archive.
  • Added leaflets for DVDR880 and DVDR980, as well as international versions of leaflets for DVDR990 and DVDR1000MkII to the DVD+R/+RW Video Recorder Leaflets archive.
  • Added international versions of manual for DVDR1000MkII to the DVD+R/+RW Video Recorder Manuals archive.

    September 24, 2002
  • Major update to the Compatibility List DVD-ROM Drives. Now also includes firmware version numbers that were used for testing DVD+R and DVD+RW compatibility.

    September 20, 2002
  • Installed a completely new version of the Discussion Forum. Now with many new features, more categories and a fresh new look.

    September 14, 2002
  • Added Philips' new 4x DVD+R drive DVDRW416 to the Models Overview Next Gen DVD+R/+RW Drives.

    September 13, 2002
  • Added Mitsumi's DVD+R/+RW drive to the Models Overview DVD+R/+RW Drives Internal.
  • Added Sony's DRU500A drive to the Models Overview Next Gen DVD+R/+RW Drives and leaflet to the DVD+R/+RW PC Drive Leaflets archive.
  • Added Intenso DVD+RW media to the DVD+RW Media overview.

    September 9, 2002
  • Added I/O Magic's external DVD+R/+RW drive to the Models Overview DVD+R/+RW Drives.
  • Added Intenso DVD+R media to the DVD+R/+RW Media overview.

    September 8, 2002
  • Major update to the Compatibility List DVD-Video Players and Compatibility List DVD-ROM Drives.
  • Added TDK's new DVD+R and DVD+RW media for Japan to the DVD+R/+RW Media overview.

    September 6, 2002
  • Added Buslink and Pacific Digital DVD+R/+RW drives, and Verbatim's DVD+R/+RW drive for the US market to the Models Overview DVD+R/+RW Drives.

    September 4, 2002
  • Added Alera DVD+R media, and Verbatim colored DVD+R media to the DVD+R/+RW Media overview.

    August 28, 2002
  • New hardware review: Alera DVD+R Cruiser. Read all about this new external DVD+R/+RW drive and find out why this drive was awarded our second Editor's Choice Award.

    August 25, 2002
  • Added US Digital Media DVD+R and DVD+RW media to the DVD+R/+RW Media overview.

    August 14, 2002
  • Major update to the Compatibility List DVD-Video Players. Added and updated info for over a hundred players.

    August 9, 2002
  • Added eProformance DVD+R and DVD+RW media to the DVD+R/+RW Media overview.

    August 5, 2002
  • Included the DVDR985 FF9o firmware upgrade as a downloadable file in the DVD+RW Video Recorder Firmware Upgrade Downloads section.

    August 4, 2002
  • Added European manual for the upcoming DVDR990 recorder, as well as a quick reference sheet for the DVDR980/985/990/1000MkII to the Archive DVD+RW Video Recorder Manuals.
  • Update to Archive DVD+RW PC Drive Manuals: added manuals for various Aopen, HP, Philips, Ricoh and Sony drives.

    August 1, 2002
  • Added Maxell's single disc packaging DVD+R and DVD+RW media, as well as their 5 disc packaging DVD+R and DVD+RW with multi-color labels to the DVD+R/+RW Media overview.
  • Added Japanese packaging of FujiFilm's DVD+R and DVD+RW media to the DVD+R/+RW Media overview.

    July 26, 2002
  • Added Vivastar DVD+R media to the DVD+R/+RW Media overview.

    July 24, 2002
  • Added Emtec DVD+RW media to the DVD+R/+RW Media overview.

    July 15, 2002
  • Added a Models Overview DVD+R/+RW Video Recorders, indicating the features of the various recorder model numbers and the differences between regional versions.

    July 12, 2002
  • Included the DVDR1000/DVDR1500 DVD+R & Feature Upgrade firmware as a downloadable file in the new DVD+RW Video Recorder Firmware Upgrade Downloads section.

    July 10, 2002
  • Added European manuals for the new DVDR880 and DVDR890 recorders to the Archive DVD+RW Video Recorder Manuals.
  • Added Transdisc DVD+R and DVD+RW media to the DVD+R/+RW Media overview.

    July 9, 2002
  • Added Primedisc's DVD+R, Memorex' DVD+R and Mirror's DVD+RW and DVD+R media to the DVD+R/+RW Media overview.

    July 8, 2002
  • Major update to the Compatibility List DVD-Video Players and Compatibility List DVD-ROM Drives. The lists now include even more players and drives that have been tested on DVD+R and DVD+RW playback.

    July 4, 2002
  • Added Verbatim's own DVD+R/+RW drive to the Models Overview DVD+R/+RW Drives.
  • Added Prodisc's DVD+R and DVD+RW media to the DVD+R/+RW Media overview.

    June 29, 2002
  • Added Spark's DVD+R and DVD+RW media, Acer's DVD+RW media and the Japanese packagings of Imation's DVD+R and DVD+RW media to the DVD+R/+RW Media overview.

    June 28, 2002
  • Added external DVD+R/+RW drives from Ikebana, IO Data and Tritton, as well as internal DVD+RW/+R drives from AOpen, Ikebana, IO Data and Ridata to the Models Overview DVD+R/+RW Drives.
  • Added Meritline DVD+R and DVD+RW media to the DVD+R/+RW Media overview.

    June 25, 2002
  • Added Vivastar DVD+RW media to the DVD+R/+RW Media overview.

    June 22, 2002
  • Added MMore DVD+RW media to the DVD+R/+RW Media overview.

    June 3, 2002
  • A new version of the Windows NT/2000/XP bitset utility is released, which not only works with first generation DVD+RW drives, but also with second generation DVD+R/+RW drives (using DVD+RW discs).
  • Added Ritek DVD+R and DVD+RW media and Primedisc DVD+RW media to the DVD+R/+RW Media overview.

    May 28, 2002
  • Added a new undocumented feature to the DVDR1000/DVDR1500 DVD+R & Feature Upgrade article: shuffle play mode.
  • Added Infiniti DVD+R and DVD+RW media to the DVD+R/+RW Media overview.

    May 25, 2002
  • Added the Vivastar RS212 DVD+R/+RW drive to the Models Overview DVD+R/+RW Drives, and the leaflet for this drive to the Archive DVD+RW PC Drive Leaflets.

    May 18, 2002
  • Added DVD+RW drives from Tritton, Ikebana, IO Data and CyQ've to the Models Overview 1st Generation DVD+RW Drives, and DVD+R/+RW drives from IO Data, Logitec and CyQ've to the Models Overview DVD+R/+RW Drives.
  • Added DVD+RW and DVD+R media from Platinum, the American packaging of DVD+RW media from TDK, and the American packagings of DVD+R media from TDK and Sony to the DVD+R/+RW Media overview.
  • Added brochures of Sony's DRU120A and DRX120L DVD+R/+RW drives to the Archive DVD+RW PC Drive Leaflets

    May 12, 2002
  • Added a leaflet for QPS' Cue DVD Burner +RW/+R to the Archive DVD+RW PC Drive Leaflets.

    May 11, 2002
  • Another big update to the DVD+R/DVD+RW Compatibility List DVD-Video Players and Compatibility List DVD-ROM Drives, as more and more users are submitting their DVD+R compatibility results.

    May 7, 2002
  • Major update to the DVD+R/DVD+RW Compatibility List DVD-Video Players, based on info submitted by visitors of this site.

    May 3, 2002
  • Added Imation's DVD+R media and Nashua's DVD+RW media to the media overview.

    April 18, 2002
  • Added Hewlett-Packard's DVD+R media to the media overview.

    April 12, 2002
  • Updated the DVDR1000/DVDR1500 DVD+R & Feature Upgrade article with some undocumented features that are not mentioned in the upgrade disc's manual.

    April 5, 2002
  • Added QPS Cue! DVD Burner +RW/+RW to Models Overview DVD+R/+RW Drives.

    April 2, 2002
  • Added manual for the DVDR980 and updated European manual for the DVDR985 to the Archive DVD+RW Video Recorder Manuals.

    April 1, 2002
  • Added DVD+R media from Fujifilm and Sony and DVD+RW media from Imation to the media overview

    March 20, 2002
  • Added new DVD+RW/DVD+R media to the media overview: TDK's DVD+RW and DVD+R media, Ricoh's DVD+R media for Europe and Benq's DVD+RW media.

    March 17, 2002
  • Added the new DVD+R/+RW drives from Waitec and Traxdata to the Models Overview DVD+R/+RW Drives.

    March 14, 2002
  • Updated the Models Overview DVD+R/+RW Drives and added the Alera DVD+R Cruiser.

    March 13, 2002
  • A new article lists all of the new features and functionality of the DVD+R & Feature upgrade for the DVDR1000 and DVDR1500 recorders.
  • Added leaflet for Philips' DVDRW228 DVD+R/+RW drive to the Archive DVD+RW PC Drive Leaflets.
  • Created a new Models Overview DVD+R/+RW Drives for the second generation DVD+R/+RW drives.
  • Added an archive of DVD+R and DVD+RW media leaflets.

    March 12, 2002
  • Added Verbatim's blank inkjet-printable DVD+R media to the media overview.

    March 11, 2002
  • Added Ricoh's DVD+R media to the media overview.

    March 8, 2002
  • Posted a review of the Alera DVD+RW Cruiser, an external DVD+RW recorder.

    March 7, 2002
  • Included some info on how to make a Philips DVD+RW video recorder region free to the Philips DVD+RW Video Recorder FAQ.

    March 2, 2002
  • Added yet another downloadable tool to the compatibility bitsettings article, which allows DVD+RW drive owners running Windows 98 or Me to change the bitsettings of their DVD+RW discs and drive.
  • Added Maxell's DVD+RW media for data to the media overview.

    February 27, 2002
  • Added Verbatim's DVD+R media to the media overview.

    February 26, 2002
  • Added Mitsubishi's DVD+R media to the media overview.

    February 25, 2002
  • Added Sentinel's DVD+R and DVD+RW media to the media overview.

    February 19, 2002
  • Added a downloadable tool to the compatibility bitsettings article, which also allows non-HP users to change the bitsettings of their DVD+RW discs and drive. (Updated February 20)

    February 13, 2002
  • Updated the Comparison with DVD-R/-RW Video Recorders article. Now also includes info on DVD+R.

    February 6, 2002
  • Added Memorex Europe's upcoming 248 DVD+RW drive to the DVD+RW PC drives models overview.
  • Added leaflet for QPS' Que DVDBurner +RW drive to the Archive DVD+RW PC Drive Leaflets.

    February 4, 2002
  • Added an article on how to change the compatibility bitsettings using a DVD+RW video recorder or PC drive, and what they actually mean.

    February 3, 2002
  • Added Archive DVD+RW Video Recorder Leaflets and Archive DVD+RW Video Recorder Manuals.
  • Added Archive DVD+RW PC Drive Leaflets and Archive DVD+RW PC Drive Manuals.

    January 21, 2002
  • Completely revised the compatibility listings. Now compatibility and incompatibility are included in the same overview, and provision is made to include DVD+R compatiblity. Refer to Compatibility List DVD-Video Players or Compatibility List DVD-ROM Drives.

    January 17, 2002
  • Added the new Firewire/IEEE1394 Ricoh DVD+RW drive MP5122E to the DVD+RW PC Drives Models Overview.
  • Added Fujifilm's upcoming DVD+RW media and the European packaging of Verbatim's DVD+RW data media to the blank media overview.

    January 11, 2002
  • Added the new (jewel case and DVD video box) packaging of Philips' DVD+RW discs and the final design of Philips' DVD+R discs in (also both in jewel case and DVD video box) to the blank media overview.

    January 9, 2002
  • Added Maxell's new DVD+RW media to the blank media overview.

    January 8, 2002
  • Updated the info on the new DVDR980 to include the DVDR985, the US version which features an i.LINK connector.
  • Added QPS' new DVD+RW drive Que DVD Burner+RW to the DVD+RW PC Drives Models Overview.

    January 6, 2002
  • Added AOpen's new DVD+RW drive RW5120A to the DVD+RW PC Drives Models Overview.
  • Added Logitec's new USB 2.0/IEEE1394 DVD+RW drive LDR-R248FU2 to the DVD+RW PC Drives Models Overview.

    January 2, 2002
  • Included info on Philips' upcoming new addition to its line of DVD+RW video recorders: the DVDR980. All info is priliminary and partly based on speculation, but nevertheless very interesting.

    December 24, 2001
  • Added the new Freecom DVD+RW Internal drive to the DVD+RW PC Drives Models Overview.
  • Added Sony's DVD+RW media for Europe to the blank media overview.
  • Expanded the web links overview with links to Sony's media page and Freecom's DVD+RW info.

    December 18, 2001
  • Added CMC/Mr.Data upcoming DVD+RW media to the blank media overview.

    December 8, 2001
  • Added a DVD+RW PC Drives Models Overview which compares all DVD+RW PC drives.
  • Expanded the web links overview with new DVD+RW PC drives, and PCs with integrated DVD+RW drives.

    December 4, 2001
  • Added Alera DVD+RW media to the blank media overview.

    November 22, 2001
  • Added new DVD players to the compatibility lists, as a result from testing at a Best Buy shop in Las Vegas during Comdex Fall.

    November 14, 2001
  • Added more titles to the applications list of programs that support DVD+RW PC drives.

    November 13, 2001
  • Expanded the web links section with links to more DVD+RW PC drive companies, a DVD+RW support for Linux page, firmware download pages, and other minor changes.

    November 2, 2001
  • Added a preliminary listing of software applications which support recording to DVD+RW drives.

    October 27, 2001
  • Added some 35 new players and drives to the compatibility list DVD-Video players and compatibility list DVD-ROM drives, and created a list of incompatible DVD-Video players and DVD-ROM drives.

    October 26, 2001
  • Expanded the blank media overview with Mitsubishi's media for Japan.

    October 24, 2001
  • Added a compatibility list for DVD-ROM drives.
  • Updated the compatibility list by adding some 25 new DVD-Video players.
  • Expanded the blank media overview with Ricoh's media for Europe.

    October 12, 2001
  • Updated the compatibility list by adding several new DVD-Video players.
  • Expanded the blank media overview.
  • Updated the web links section with some new DVD+RW related web sites.

    September 24, 2001
  • Added the Philips DVDR1000 Promo Video, which is bundled with every European DVDR1000 recorder on a DVD-Video disc, in MPEG-1 format for easy downloading.

    September 20, 2001
  • Added the Philips DVDR1000/DVDR15000 FAQ, which addresses specific inquiries about these Philips DVD+RW video recorders.

    September 13, 2001
  • Added a comprehensive article which allows you to compare DVD+RW PC drives with DVD-R/-RW/-RAM PC drives.

    September 4, 2001
  • A full report on the global launch of the DVD+RW format at this year's IFA event in Berlin is online. Get a closer look at the DVD+RW product demonstrations held by Philips, Thomson, Yamaha, Sony and others.

    September 2, 2001
  • Added the first version of the compatibility list which lists a selection of players that have been tested on correct playability of DVD+RW discs.

    August 31, 2001
  • Expanded the blank media overview with Philips DVD+R (DVD+Recordable) write once media (a world's first for DVDplusRW.org!) and Sony's final design.

    August 26, 2001
    Short IFA-update (expect a full IFA report next week):
  • Expanded the blank media overview with Philips' double sided media, Hewlett-Packard's media and the final design of Ricoh's media.
  • Expanded the overview of DVD+RW web links with new sites and updates.
  • Included an overview of features of the new DVD+RW video recorders.

    August 17, 2001
  • Added a page about the Philips DVDRW208, the world's first DVD+RW drive for PCs. The drive will be introduced at IFA and will be available from October.

    August 2, 2001
  • Included an article (with screenshots and a video!) about the menu screens and FTD display features of a DVD+RW video recorder.

    July 21, 2001
  • Added a comprehensive article describing the DVD+RW Real Time Video Format that is used by DVD+RW video recorders to record DVD-Video compatible discs.

    July 19, 2001
  • Replaced the text of the general info on DVD+RW video recorders, and enhanced the format comparison article with pictures and a table.

    July 15, 2001
  • Changed navigation of the site a bit so that it is more easy to expand its contents.
  • Added an article that compares in detail the differences between DVD+RW video recorders and DVD-R/RW and DVD-RAM video recorders in "compatible mode".

    June 24, 2001
  • DVDplusRW.org, the first independent website solely dedicated to the DVD+RW system, went online.