What DVD-R Media Do You Use [Archive]

Rodster

7th March 2007, 06:37

Hi all

Just wondering what peoples preferences are on DVD Media.

My primary media is TDK DVD-R - never had one fail yet and even though they are rated up to 16x, i only use 8x burn speed. These are mostly Made in Taiwan now, use to be Japan.

Some movies due to quality do required DVD-R DL and as far as I know only Verbatim make these and they are Made in Singapore.

Rodney

bjproc

7th March 2007, 06:47

for DL disc's, i would go for verbatim +R DL

i've mostly TY & verbatim TY disc's, it's about half & half for +, and some panasonic - & fuji + TY & 50 MCC004 ;)

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Rodster

7th March 2007, 06:49

for DL disc's, i would go for verbatim +R DL

i've mostly TY & verbatim TY disc's, it's about half & half for +, and some panasonic & fuji TY ;)

Hi

Im surprised that after all the time DL burners have been around that no one else except for Verbatim make DVD +R DL discs, weird. Increases their market share.

Rodney

bjproc

7th March 2007, 06:59

no, lots of other manufacturers make +R DL, but verbatim are the best for quality back ups and probably won't fail

customshopkv1

7th March 2007, 07:20

I mostly use Taiyo Yuden + and - R.

sneakers

7th March 2007, 09:46

Verbatim Dvd -R 16x burned at 8x.

Headrick

7th March 2007, 11:37

Taiyo Yuden :bowdown: and Verbatim on occasion. I've found that most anything else doesn't even compare.

MarkRacer

7th March 2007, 12:21

I use Verbatim for all SL & DL needs. Generally I will burn at max speed for all projects.

:bowdown: WE'RE NOT WORTHY:bowdown:
:D SLYSOFT:D

BudVugger

7th March 2007, 12:34

Verbatim DVD+R 8X. They are very reliable.

SlyFox 1

7th March 2007, 14:24

Verbatim DVD+R 8X. They are very reliable.
I agree, the media Code for these discs are MCC003 and they are becoming hard to find in the USA, in Europe I beleive Verbatim uses Taiyo Yuden to outsource their disc for manufactoring. These would be Yuden000_T02-000, either way a great disc.:clap:

BudVugger

7th March 2007, 14:45

I agree, the media Code for these discs are MCC003 and they are becoming hard to find in the USA, in Europe I beleive Verbatim uses Taiyo Yuden to outsource their disc for manufactoring. These would be Yuden000_T02-000, either way a great disc.:clap:

I got 6 cases of 100 , from an Ebay auction , for a lil less than a hundred bucks when I first started burned and two and a half years later I still have about 300 left. Thank god for ebay cause at that time DVD+R was about 90 cents a disc in Best Buy. But as always be careful with who you trust and research the seller :)

DetroitBaseball

7th March 2007, 18:16

Ron Hazelton

10th March 2007, 00:17

bjproc

10th March 2007, 07:19

Hello

How do you tell what the Media Code is for a blank DVD?

hi

you can use cd/dvd speed under disc info tab

http://www.cdspeed2000.com/files/NeroCDSpeed_4750.zip

customshopkv1

10th March 2007, 18:26

Or you can use DVD Identifier
http://www.videohelp.com/tools?tool=DVD_Identifier

oldjoe

10th March 2007, 20:30

Verbatim 16X+R from Newegg. Over 1000 burns and not one bad disc.

TPLAT

11th March 2007, 03:13

I got 6 cases of 100 , from an Ebay auction , for a lil less than a hundred bucks when I first started burned and two and a half years later I still have about 300 left. Thank god for ebay cause at that time DVD+R was about 90 cents a disc in Best Buy. But as always be careful with who you trust and research the seller :)

I would never Buy any media on Ebay, I know of a number of people who have gotten burned by getting fake Taiyo Yudens and even fake Verbatims on Ebay. When it comes to buying online I would only buy from a reputable online retailer like www.rima.com www.meritline.com & www.supermediastore.com
Getting something like that on Ebay is in my opinion taking a chance with little to no recourse if you do get burned.

85thor

11th March 2007, 04:43

TYs and Verbatim. But lately I have used Sony DVD-R and they have been excellent and their Media Code shows they are made by Sony. I get them from Staples, on sale, for $24.94 a 100. Not bad at all!

imaref

4th May 2007, 00:25

creeper6996

4th May 2007, 02:45

I use Verbatim DVD-R 16X (use to use the 8X, but they stopped sellin them). Out of 4000 burns, I've probably had about 15 coasters.

customshopkv1

4th May 2007, 08:56

I use Fuji 8x DVD-R blank that I get online from Sam's Club (I don't think they're available in store). They're about $28 for a spindle of 100.

I've gone through about 10 spindles in the past year and only had one "coaster". Pretty happy, although I'm guessing even though they are Fuji brand that someone else actually makes them.

I have about 400 movies, and some are Fuji (about 125). The Fuji's are about 1 to 2 years old. I have started transfering those movies to Verbatim disc and am finding 30% are unreadable when they get towards the end of the disc. My suggestion is to use Verbatim or Taiyo Yuden unless you enjoy making backups on a regular basis. :disagree:

Also I have found that how you store then makes a huge difference. Don't use those binders at all. Buy the slim cases.:agree:

mmdavis

4th May 2007, 16:29

I use TY Premium -R and Verbatim +R DL.

Crusher

6th May 2007, 03:58

oldjoe

6th May 2007, 09:41

So far everyone has talked about the good media. What about the bad media that we all need to stay away from? Personally, I would never buy anything from Memorex. Their SL discs lock my drive after a burn and the DL discs are just expensive coasters:mad:

The bad media list is a long one.....generally, everything that isn't Ty or Verbatim is bad.

mmdavis

6th May 2007, 14:11

So far everyone has talked about the good media. What about the bad media that we all need to stay away from? Personally, I would never buy anything from Memorex. Their SL discs lock my drive after a burn and the DL discs are just expensive coasters:mad:

Makes more sense to show WHAT to buy versus what not to buy. There are threads all over this forum where we express "opinions" on what to use and not use. This shows we actually use the products we suggest and know how good they are compared to all the rest, because we have already been down that road.

Waz

6th May 2007, 16:43

I've used Memorex disc for three years now. They have all worked. I use them for the slip case soft binder cd/dvd holder for the coffee table. I don't mind if they get scrached pulling them out and putting them back in the soft disc cases.

My main backup(Archive) discs are Sony Accucore discs (Burned at 1x). I leave them in slim jewel cases on the shelf. If the memorex discs get scrached I pull a sony disc and make another back up(Burned at 4x). I don't pull the originals out except right after I buy them and make a back up.

I've used the Pioneer SL Burners and the Memorex External x16 and x18 with only one drive going bad as a burner(still reads like a champ).

I've used the Memorex -R for years. Have used one hundred Memorex +R DL without any problems Burned 1x. I've also used Maxell, Pioneer, and TDK.

I've started using the Sony +R DLs and haven't had any problem except two of my players aren't compatable with +R formats.

Slysoft has been the best software of any that I have used. I have not used them all...but I've used quite a few.

Just my .02

-Waz

mmdavis

7th May 2007, 00:13

I've used Memorex disc for three years now. They have all worked.
-Waz

You are indeed very fortunate. I have not been able to use Memorex Audio CD-R in a Sony CD recorder, although it likes Verbatim Audio CD-R and even the cheap GQ Audio CD-R from Frys.

Got any tips on Lottery numbers? :D

Crusher

7th May 2007, 23:41

The bad media list is a long one.....generally, everything that isn't Ty or Verbatim is bad.

I'd add Sony to that list :agree:

customshopkv1

8th May 2007, 00:19

I'd add Sony to that list :agree:

Actually I have been copying my movies from Fuji, Memorex and Sony discs to Verbatims. About 30% of the Fujis are unreadable, 100% of the Memorex are unreadable, and 90% of the Sonys are unreadable.

125 Fuji
50 Sony
30 Memorex

1 to 2 years old.

Crusher

8th May 2007, 01:48

Im not surprised that your Memorex discs don't work. I havent had one work yet. I am surprised that most of your Sony discs failed too, i havent had one go bad on me. :bowdown:

LCSeminole

11th May 2007, 19:49

Started out only using Maxell DVD-R's made in Japan, can no longer find them, then I ordered Taiyo Yuden DVD-R's from SupermediaStore, haven't looked back.

Webslinger

11th May 2007, 19:50

Started out only using Maxell DVD-R's made in Japan

You'd have to look for Maxell Plus and Maxell Broadcast Quality to find Maxell dvd-rs that are made in Japan now. Both are excellent. The generic Maxell discs (that most people buy) are not good, however (and they aren't made in Japan).

Rich86

1st June 2007, 17:13

I use mostly TDK (CMC) 16x DVD+R, inkjet printable media, burned at 4x or 8x booktype set to dvd-rom.
They perform very reliably on my system (Benq and Lite-On burners) and read/play everywhere consistently.

cheesie

1st June 2007, 18:25

ty's & verbs

deoren

2nd June 2007, 08:43

TYs and Verbatim. But lately I have used Sony DVD-R and they have been excellent and their Media Code shows they are made by Sony. I get them from Staples, on sale, for $24.94 a 100. Not bad at all!

I also have been using these but only for about 5 months so I don't know how they hold up long term.

The media code is SONY16D1 and is listed in the '1ST CLASS MEDIA' listing here:
http://www.digitalfaq.com/media/dvdmedia.htm

So far for me the burns have been great and they've worked as expected. We'll see how they hold up. ;)

Regarding Memorex I'll never buy another one of their discs if I can help it. The top coating flecked easily and success rates were low.

Maxell & Sony for me. :)

Webslinger

2nd June 2007, 09:34

http://www.digitalfaq.com/media/dvdmedia.htm

The information in that guide is a bit outdated, and in some cases should be avoided.

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3353586&postcount=95
http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3353593&postcount=96
http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showpost.php?p=4413602&postcount=23
http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showpost.php?p=4385156&postcount=15
This thread (http://club.cdfreaks.com/showthread.php?t=181352) is also revealing (odd how no one seems to agree with a rep from the dfaq).

garyleegm007

2nd August 2007, 23:39

Webslinger

3rd August 2007, 00:12

ok. probably speaking out of turn....but

mine are + not --.
and I buy whatever looks like a nice deal at either tiger direct or amazon.
I do not subscribe to label buying. as long as I get + I am happy.

That's an excellent way to end up with inferior quality blank media. But if you're happy, then so am I.

oldjoe

3rd August 2007, 18:55

ok. probably speaking out of turn....but

mine are + not --.
and I buy whatever looks like a nice deal at either tiger direct or amazon.
I do not subscribe to label buying. as long as I get + I am happy.

"label buying" is a very wise practice when it comes to DVD media.
Give those discs a year or so and see how playable they are.

Rodster

3rd August 2007, 23:34

Hi all

I use 2 lots of media. TDK DVD-R 4.7GB blanks Made in Taiwan, and if I need to use a DualLayer disc for quality reasons, i use Verbatim. I havent had a single dead TDK DVD-R disc yet, and no dead Verbatim DL disc yet either.

I also recently discovered I had a bundle of Sony DVD-R 4.7GB discs Made in Japan which i havent tried yet, and I also have 1 x TDK DVD-R Armour Plated - up to 100x scratch resistant - has a gold coating - Made in Japan. These cost around $10 Australian. I haven't seen these in the shops for a while so I'd say they were no popular.

Rodney

oldjoe

3rd August 2007, 23:47

Hi all

I use 2 lots of media. TDK DVD-R 4.7GB blanks Made in Taiwan,

Rodney

I was be curious to know the ID on those TDK's. They are not known for reliability in the US.

Rodster

3rd August 2007, 23:58

I was be curious to know the ID on those TDK's. They are not known for reliability in the US.

Hi

These TDK's come in a 10 pack in slim jewel cases. I never buy DVD-R's in spindles because I prefer to have cases for each disc. I have a brand new blank TDK DVD-R here, how do i find the ID your referring to?

Rodney

oldjoe

4th August 2007, 16:16

Check HERE (http://www.digitalfaq.com/media/dvdmedia.htm)

DetroitBaseball

5th August 2007, 16:53

I use Sony. Always have had quality burns, never a problem.

servant74

17th August 2007, 19:46

I generally purchase from SuperMediaStore.com

I have had good luck with Sony DVD+R's and some Verbatim DVD+RDL's I was given. Using a

I just got some RiData DVD-R DL that my writer is supposed to be able to use, but no-joy. My drives won't recognize it as being DL

My drives are
G: HL-DL-ST DVDRRW GSA-2166D(rev. 1.01)
E: MATSHITA DVD-RAM SW-9585 (rev. B100)

The G: drive is an LG and is new for me. It is supposed to do the DVD-RDL. They both work well with +R and -R. I have used the E: with DVD+RDL but it doesn't even recognize media was inserted if I put the -RDL in it.

Webslinger

17th August 2007, 20:31

I just got some RiData DVD-R DL that my writer is supposed to be able to use, but no-joy.

Pure junk

Use Verbatim +R DL (made in Singapore) only

creeper6996

18th August 2007, 15:59

For those of you who use supermediastore.com, next time, try out newegg.com, I always find the best prices there (and still receive quality product).

DetroitBaseball

18th August 2007, 16:07

For those of you who use supermediastore.com, next time, try out newegg.com, I always find the best prices there (and still receive quality product).
I saw Newegg had a good deal on 50 Verbatims for about $14 or something.

creeper6996

18th August 2007, 17:26

I buy Verbatims from newegg, spindles of 100, for about $30, and sometimes you can even find free shipping.

DetroitBaseball

18th August 2007, 17:29

I buy Verbatims from newegg, spindles of 100, for about $30, and sometimes you can even find free shipping.
That's a good deal. My mom gets Sony in 50 packs and they've worked great.

DetroitBaseball

18th August 2007, 17:30

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817507003

Also comes with a rebate.

jerryel

26th August 2007, 20:20

Hi all

Just wondering what peoples preferences are on DVD Media.

Rodney

I use whatever I get, usually by price as long as it is a name brand. Of late it's been Memorex because of price (and what my daughter brings over for me).

I've read the problems people have with Brand X or Brand Y but I have not experienced any of those problems and still have working movie backups from years ago burned on No-Name disks. On movies that are near or over 2 hours I use DVD Shrink instead of Clone DVD because the quality seems better (on an LCD HDTV). As for durability I have Grand Kids who coat them with goo and throw them around and a wash with Windex and they still work fine as long as they don't have heavy scratches.

I use a Lite-On external USB burner and always burn at 4x while multi-tasking at the same time, including Web browsing, making DVD labels with a Brother Label printer or organizing my collection with DVD Profile. I do have an internal DVD burner, also Lite-On, but have had problems with that one when multi-tasking. I never get a bad DVD burn with the USB burner unless it's my own mistake (wrong choices of what to burn).

DetroitBaseball

26th August 2007, 20:28

I use whatever I get, usually by price as long as it is a name brand. Of late it's been Memorex because of price (and what my daughter brings over for me).

I've read the problems people have with Brand X or Brand Y but I have not experienced any of those problems and still have working movie backups from years ago burned on No-Name disks. On movies that are near or over 2 hours I use DVD Shrink instead of Clone DVD because the quality seems better (on an LCD HDTV). As for durability I have Grand Kids who coat them with goo and throw them around and a wash with Windex and they still work fine as long as they don't have heavy scratches.

I use a Lite-On external USB burner and always burn at 4x while multi-tasking at the same time, including Web browsing, making DVD labels with a Brother Label printer or organizing my collection with DVD Profile. I do have an internal DVD burner, also Lite-On, but have had problems with that one when multi-tasking. I never get a bad DVD burn with the USB burner unless it's my own mistake (wrong choices of what to burn).
Memorex is probably the worst of all. Also you can burn at 8x.