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Media in Canada
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yazz
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29. July 2004 @ 14:39 |
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Does anybody know where to buy good quality, yet cheap, dvd-r media in canada. More specifically in Ontario
Thx
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DoAsFan
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29. July 2004 @ 17:49 |
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I know of a a couple of places that sell Prodisc media in Markham, Ontario
Computer Ultra
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Plus Media
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mrman
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30. July 2004 @ 09:11 |
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i live in toronto and i usually order my media off of a canadian site
www.blankmedia.ca
the prices are really good and iv never had any problems with the stuff iv been sent
hope this helps
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Burns24
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1. August 2004 @ 06:06 |
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I just got a pack of 25 blank dvd+r's at bestbuy for $24.99. But the sale ended last week :(
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berserk
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14. August 2004 @ 06:02 |
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dvdto
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15. August 2004 @ 07:19 |
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Try http://www.dvd-media.info
They are a Canadian online source, GREAT prices and, in CDN dollars!
S/H prices are the most "honest" around.
The media is all "A" Grade, unbranded.
Good Luck
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aut0psy
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24. August 2004 @ 09:28 |
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At www.blankmedia.ca they list Ritek however they don't say which model it is, they dont specify if they are G04 or what. Should I just assume G04 if they are 4x writeable DVD-R?
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berserk
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24. August 2004 @ 10:10 |
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aut0psy,
If you click on the details of the ritek media it'll show you that they are G04. For example, click on "DVD-R 4X RITEK SILVER MATTE" and a screen with this info will pop up. On the 2nd line where it says "media code Mfr" it says RitekG04.
Format: cake box packaging in 100 pcs
"Media Code Mfr: RITEKG04"
Formatted Size: Blank
Total Size: 4.7GB
Book Type: DVD-R
Media Type: DVD-R
Media Code Id: 4.0x 5540kbs
Write Strategy Speed: 4.0x 5540KBs
Current Drive Speed: 4.0x 5540KBs
Default Rotation: CLV
Linear Density: 0.267um/bit
Layers: 1
I just order 35 dvd-r from them and they shipped it in 2 business days. I believe www.blankmedia.com has the best prices for canadian costumers. I haven't burnt them yet though, so I'm not sure of the quality yet.
O yeah i went to the canadacomputers store and they didn't have much media, plus they're prices are more expensive then blankmedia.
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aut0psy
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24. August 2004 @ 10:37 |
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Thanks a lot I will check it out.
Do you recommend printable surface or silver?
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chthomson
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24. August 2004 @ 20:53 |
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Hi aut0psy
Did you not say in another post you have a Benq DW1610 burner. If so, the reviews say it performs better burning +R rather than -R media. I have three BenQ burners 800 / 822 and last week the 1610. With the 800 the performance on the Arita 4x discs from www.blankmedia.ca burn at 8x with great results
I hope this helps
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aut0psy
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25. August 2004 @ 03:58 |
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Where have you seen review on the 1610 that say this?
My only concern with +R is being less supported.
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chthomson
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25. August 2004 @ 05:50 |
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Hi aut0psy
I own three Benq burners before buying I did a search and discoved the following on BenQ drives
A review on the 822 see http://www.cdfreaks.com/article/143/9
The negative comments say that "Slow at writing DVD-R discs at 4x compared to the competition"
Speed tests at CD freaks best reaults on +R http://club.cdfreaks.com/showthread.php?t=104640
Over at CD-R Labs see this review http://cdrlabs.com/articles/index.php?articleid=32&page=4
In the conclusions they say "The DW1600's biggest weakness is its lack of support for the DVD-R/RW format."
In Benq case +R is better supported with their Book Management option to set +R as a DVD-Rom or to burn 8x media at 12x or 16x. As for playback support if the book type is set at DVD-Rom very few players will not play the DVD. I have a friend who has a Toshiba stand alone DVD player that will not play most burnt DVDs however when a +R DVD burnt with the DVD-Rom setting it plays it just fine
I hope this helps
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aut0psy
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25. August 2004 @ 05:55 |
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In the bottom cdrlabs.com test on the 1600 where they specify ""The DW1600's biggest weakness is its lack of support for the DVD-R/RW format." this is because it literally doesn't support it, doesnt have multi format support where as the 1610 does.
I wonder if I should pick up a spindle of DVD+R instead and try them out.....hmm.....thats what you run all the time through youre burners is +R without issue?
Thanks
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chthomson
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25. August 2004 @ 06:55 |
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Hi aut0psy
I believe the reference to support relates to the list of -R media the burner will burn as compared to other dual burners such as the Pioneer.
I have been burning with +R since my first burner.
For a media guide see http://www.digitalfaq.com/media/dvdmedia.htm
I use mainly RICOHJPN001 media. The Arita from www.blankmedia.ca have this media code. So does Maxell and Fuji and some Memorex to list a few.
If you have a Staples nearby they have the Fuji on sale for $5.95 for a pack of 5. Best Buy has the Maxell for $29.99 for a 25 pack. With the Maxell of Fuji both the +R and -R will work in that burner
I hope this helps
PS Future Shop will match Best Buy's price
This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 25. August 2004 @ 06:57
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aut0psy
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25. August 2004 @ 06:57 |
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Alright, I was considering heading to futureshop (Im in Canada) at lunch and picking up some Verbatim DVD+R possibly when I return my Kodak DVD-R media spindle.
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chthomson
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25. August 2004 @ 07:00 |
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I am in Canada too. Be careful with Verbatim DVD+R they can be flavour of the day when it comes to media code. I would by the Maxells - Future Shop does carry them.
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aut0psy
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25. August 2004 @ 07:01 |
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Really, go for the MAxell over Verbatim?
Do you also recommend I go with a DVD+R as opposed to a DVD-R?
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chthomson
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25. August 2004 @ 07:46 |
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Yes I would choose Maxell over Verbatim. Take a look at that media guide and compare the two brands. The Maxell are all quality media. Some of the Verbatim are iffy media.
I have used the Maxell 4x +R without any problems on the 800 they burn at 8x
I hope this helps
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aut0psy
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25. August 2004 @ 08:38 |
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Hey
Thanks for you're suggestions, I just picked up a 50pk spindle of MAxell at lunch, now cant wait to get home and run a DVDInfoPro to se the media ID on them :).
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aut0psy
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25. August 2004 @ 11:03 |
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Just an FYI...
I was just reading Futureshop web site and the Maxell 25pk spindle of DVD-R & DVD+R are on sale for $29.99 regular $54.99. Needless to say I just went back and change my $89.99 50pk for 2 $29.99 25pk's :).
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aut0psy
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25. August 2004 @ 16:34 |
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I picked up the spindles of DVD-R instead today as my Progressive scan DVD player states DVD-R/RW only.
Copied 2 DVD's so far and did "Read Error Tests" using DVDInfoPro without a SINGLE error. These look MUUUCH better than the Kodak's that had about 1500 errors in the first 30% of scanning :(.
I would definitely recommend Maxell now as well! Thumbs up!
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chthomson
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25. August 2004 @ 16:59 |
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I glad to hear that you had success.
Someday try a +R with the Book Type set at DVD-Rom and see what happens on you Panasonic player
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aut0psy
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25. August 2004 @ 17:24 |
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I will definitely try that out for sure. Will let you know!
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Newfee
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27. August 2004 @ 16:23 |
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Does anyone have any opinions on the Cicero DVD's on sale for $50 at Futureshop? Or the media type of thses discs?
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chthomson
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27. August 2004 @ 17:12 |
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Hi Newfee
The Cicero DVDs are crap. The media code on the +R is the same as the Kodak +R - no name 001-000. The -R are no better.
As I said earlier in another thread cheap media provide cheap results. If you are putting the time and effort to backing up your games and movies - why try to save 25 cents on a disc - to have poor results.
I just ran a error check on two different discs
Disc 1 was the Cicero +R and had 5% read errors
Disc 2 was a Maxell + R and had no read errors.
Quality always out performs and outlasts economy
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