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Memorex 15 pack DVD+R DL for $9.99. Is that a good deal?
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ATVE
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28. November 2008 @ 08:02 |
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I've heard that Memorex's DVD+R DLs are not the best DVD+R DLs around, but as long as they work properly I am happy.
Should I buy them or should stay away from them?
PS: They have them at Best Buy.
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AfterDawn Addict
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28. November 2008 @ 08:46 |
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My humble opinion would be to stick with Verbatim for DL discs.
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ATVE
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28. November 2008 @ 11:14 |
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They have Verbatims (made in Singapore) at Best Buy. They were $40 for a 20 pack.
I mean, what's the worst that could happen with these Memorex's besides $10 worth of coasters?
Will my Xbox 360 be able to read them?
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ATVE
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28. November 2008 @ 11:25 |
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(assuming that I can burn discs properly)
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28. November 2008 @ 11:43 |
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You could end up with coasters. Or it could seemingly burn successfully then not play properly, or it could burn sucessfully then become unplayable after a short amount of time. All are possibilites with the lower end quality media. I think some of those code out as RITEK which aren't too bad, but the Verbatims are more reliable.
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ATVE
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28. November 2008 @ 17:14 |
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Originally posted by 7thsinger:
You could end up with coasters. Or it could seemingly burn successfully then not play properly, or it could burn sucessfully then become unplayable after a short amount of time. All are possibilites with the lower end quality media. I think some of those code out as RITEK which aren't too bad, but the Verbatims are more reliable.
It would suck if I burn the backups and then all of a sudden the discs stop working :(
Oh well, the discs were $10. If I get more than 1 coaster I'll just keep the discs for data backup purposes only.
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delerue
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28. November 2008 @ 23:00 |
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My worst media experiences have always been with Memorex! I'd avoid this brand at all costs.
delerue
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ATVE
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28. November 2008 @ 23:39 |
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my best bet would have been to get the $25 20 Pack Verbatim spindle from newegg, but it's too late now.
If I burn at 2.4 X and make sure that no programs are running in the background, I think I should be ok.
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RGFindlay
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29. November 2008 @ 18:46 |
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The point made about the Disc's Core is a Good One...
I have found that the label on the outside is nearly meaningless...
I have found Maxells with Philips Core
Philips with CMC Magnetics, Ritek and Sony Cores
Sonys with Ritek Cores...
Of all the Cores, I have found Philips to be the all round winner for +R, -R, +RW and -RW with Very Good portability...
Discs with this core tend to be sold singularly or packs no greater than 3.
The Ritek Core is a good compromise... Holds data well... Seam to be strongest on +R with CMC Magnetics or Fuji quite stable for -R
Discs labeled 'Philips +R' or 'Philips +RW' are often Ritek and 'Philips -R' often Fuji.
The only core to be considered Poor would be Sony...
The only core to fail All the tough portability tests!
R.G.Findlay
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yazz
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8. December 2008 @ 00:57 |
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I had bought some Memorex DL awhile back. First 5 burn attempts failed. I would not recommend Memorex for DL disks. They might burn fine initially, but you may have higher chance of poor playback.
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