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Is Memorex a good brand for backing up movies on?
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Fusionice
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11. July 2005 @ 19:59 |
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If so, how many years will the DVD last?
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11. July 2005 @ 22:09 |
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i don't think anyone can HONESTLY tell you how long it will last, but to answer your initial question in the title, NO if the memorex disc you are using uses CMC MAG as the manufacturer~ :)
from my own user experience as well as countless others here on AD as well as around the world, memorex has quickly become THE MOST DESPISED dvd media disc around because they choose to use a crappy manufacturer CMC MAG (CMC Magnetics) as their supplier. their standards for dvd media being sold to distributors is mediocre at best, nothing compared to the HIGH standards set by MCC (Mitsubishi Chemicals Corp) and TY (Taiyo Yuden). i hope this answers your question about memorex...i wouldn't trust memorex with ANY of my backups let alone IMPORTANT data that i want to use/save for many years to come...
i believe i touched upon your other thread about longevity as well~ :)
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Taiyo Yuden 4x dvd-r TYGO1/ 8x dvd-r TYGO2/ 8x dvd+r YUDEN000T02/ 16x dvd+r YUDEN000T03
Verbatim 8x dvd+r MCC003
Verbatim dvd+r DL (MKM001)= flawless no compression backups
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TY & Verbs 4 Life~ :)" ~docTY~
"Its better to be quiet and appear stupid, then to open your mouth and remove all doubt."
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12. July 2005 @ 07:06 |
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@Fusionice - in addition to Kivory666's exellent explanation of Memorex/CMC, pls visit the 2nd link in my signature, and take note of how i've referred to it - Quote:
..Memorex/CMC - don't let them near your Burner.....
plus this is what i also think Quote:
Verbatim DataLifePlus & a few Taiyo Yuden (TYG02) are the ONLY media allowed near my Burners.
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12. July 2005 @ 17:11 |
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i wouldnt be surprised if venomXO5 will apear on this thread, and ps, the only media i use is VERBATIM FOR CD'S and FUJI-FILM FOR DVD'S.
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12. July 2005 @ 17:20 |
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NO. Even if you get a batch that isn't manufactured by cmc mag, you will eventually. Memorex around here is a four letter word.
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12. July 2005 @ 17:44 |
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Memosux?
LMAO!
Even their RW'S suck!
Get some good stuff like ty/verbatim data life plus. It will prevent a lot of issues later on down the road.
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12. July 2005 @ 17:47 |
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i agree with the verbatim statement above, verbatim for cd's and fujifilm for dvd's.
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12. July 2005 @ 17:49 |
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just use TY and Verbatim, need i say more? memosux LOL :)
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Taiyo Yuden 4x dvd-r TYGO1/ 8x dvd-r TYGO2/ 8x dvd+r YUDEN000T02/ 16x dvd+r YUDEN000T03
Verbatim 8x dvd+r MCC003
Verbatim dvd+r DL (MKM001)= flawless no compression backups
"Do Yourself A Favor, Use The Good Stuff
TY & Verbs 4 Life~ :)" ~docTY~
"Its better to be quiet and appear stupid, then to open your mouth and remove all doubt."
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12. July 2005 @ 17:53 |
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who made up the Memosux cuase i wont be surprised if venomXO5 gets pissed at you.
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12. July 2005 @ 17:55 |
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HAHAHA..i dont' worry about venom, he's a good guy that i have a great deal of respect for, i just don't agree with his preference of media-memorex~ but, whatever floats your boat, EVERYONE is entitled to their OWN opinions of media/preferences~ :)
if he gets pissed as you say solargame, so be it~ :)
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Taiyo Yuden 4x dvd-r TYGO1/ 8x dvd-r TYGO2/ 8x dvd+r YUDEN000T02/ 16x dvd+r YUDEN000T03
Verbatim 8x dvd+r MCC003
Verbatim dvd+r DL (MKM001)= flawless no compression backups
"Do Yourself A Favor, Use The Good Stuff
TY & Verbs 4 Life~ :)" ~docTY~
"Its better to be quiet and appear stupid, then to open your mouth and remove all doubt."
I am always prepared to recognize that there can be two points of view - mine and one that is probably wrong - John Gorton
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12. July 2005 @ 17:57 |
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i still dont understnd how he likes i, if it was the lowest price i would understand but its NOT verbatim is and its one of the best, we should start an anti-memorex cult.
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Rushman1
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12. July 2005 @ 17:58 |
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How do I tell if my Verbatium is Datalife. It is not written on the container it comes in. I get them from Sams Club.
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12. July 2005 @ 18:00 |
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12. July 2005 @ 18:02 |
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hey rushman, it doesnt really matter, verbatim is still the best and i also buy mine at sams club.
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12. July 2005 @ 18:06 |
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anti-memorex cult was started long time ago by myself and creaky~ :)
i am currently the leader of the TY camp and creaky is the boss of the Verbatim camp~ :) just have a read around in the older threads of this forum solargame...we've been doing this for MONTHS now~ :)
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Taiyo Yuden 4x dvd-r TYGO1/ 8x dvd-r TYGO2/ 8x dvd+r YUDEN000T02/ 16x dvd+r YUDEN000T03
Verbatim 8x dvd+r MCC003
Verbatim dvd+r DL (MKM001)= flawless no compression backups
"Do Yourself A Favor, Use The Good Stuff
TY & Verbs 4 Life~ :)" ~docTY~
"Its better to be quiet and appear stupid, then to open your mouth and remove all doubt."
I am always prepared to recognize that there can be two points of view - mine and one that is probably wrong - John Gorton
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Nero63
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12. July 2005 @ 18:39 |
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can't say I blame you on the knock of memorex, but is the most readily available disk around here without going to online stores(which cost more), and have never had a single problem with them. (with exceptionof my own screw-ups on the R's. the RW's have worked great for at least 11 months. A bit before I found this forum in order to save me some money on coasters
I am noy sure of the longevity of info stored nor the difference between disks.
I would suggest you try a variety of disks, for the simple reason that different player/recorders react differently to different media.
Back to duration? Ask one of the "old Timers" - - Scubapete, Neph, and others that have some real time on the subject.......
Best what works for YOU !!
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12. July 2005 @ 18:46 |
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hey Mort81:
tried your proggy on a couple of my disks, that's prety trick how it works. Memores from Richo and Maxell from Phillips, son't see nothing wrong with that combo, tuoyp.
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gear79
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12. July 2005 @ 19:13 |
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kinda seems like Fusionice posted once, and never replied back for a thanks............ take it from me Fusionice, listen to these guys, they really really know there stuff, the media of choice is TY's and Verbs !!!!!!!!!
@ kivory........ told ya i'd pop in from time to time, hiya creaky
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12. July 2005 @ 19:23 |
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You're welcome nero63,
The reason you haven't had any problems with your "memosux" is because you got lucky and got a batch made by ricohjpn which is 2nd class media. That brings up another reason why memorex sux. Not only do they buy a lot of their media from cmc mag but you never know who manufactured it from batch to batch. Eventually (usually) you are going to get cmc mag which is the lowest form of media made. Memorex doesn't make any of their own media, they buy from the lowest bidder.
Phillips is a different story. Media that is identified as being manufactured by phillips (sony dvd+rw media code phillips 041 is a good example) is IMO very good media but you have to be careful because just because it is branded as phillips doesn't mean it is manufactured by phillips. More times than not it will be made by another manufacturer, one of them being cmc mag. For that reason I don't recommend phillips branded media.
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thnva
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12. July 2005 @ 19:30 |
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What do you guys think about Ridata for dvd's
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12. July 2005 @ 19:33 |
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12. July 2005 @ 22:21 |
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Lesson #1 to be learned - "stay far away" from Shitmorex period. I agree with all of the above replies. Taiyo Yuden/FUJI, Maxell and SONY (all 8X DVD+R "MADE IN JAPAN") for me all the way. Verbatim is another top notch media, it's quality is as great as the TY, Fuji, Maxell and Sony as well.
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12. July 2005 @ 23:08 |
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@Nero63 - another thing the old timers say is to avoid Memorex :)
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12. July 2005 @ 23:36 |
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i'm kinda old and i say it everyday here on AD~ :) LOL
Recommended Media:
Taiyo Yuden 4x dvd-r TYGO1/ 8x dvd-r TYGO2/ 8x dvd+r YUDEN000T02/ 16x dvd+r YUDEN000T03
Verbatim 8x dvd+r MCC003
Verbatim dvd+r DL (MKM001)= flawless no compression backups
"Do Yourself A Favor, Use The Good Stuff
TY & Verbs 4 Life~ :)" ~docTY~
"Its better to be quiet and appear stupid, then to open your mouth and remove all doubt."
I am always prepared to recognize that there can be two points of view - mine and one that is probably wrong - John Gorton
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13. July 2005 @ 06:36 |
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@ kivory LMAO
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