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The OFFICIAL best media thread (noobs MUST look in 1st page, 1st post before posting redundant posts!!)
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4. February 2007 @ 04:49 |
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Can anyone tell me if these Taiyo dvd's are the real deal? They are verbatim branded but they seem really cheap for a Taiyo product...
http://svp.co.uk/products-solo.php?pid=1523
Basically I want to know if those are good enoguh to make backups of PS2 games...
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couchpot
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6. February 2007 @ 05:07 |
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There the same Sony ones from like everywhere. I see them in all these stores.
http://www.canadacomputers.com/index.php...0146&cid=719.88
But according to the link on the FAQ Sony's only manufacturers are Taiyo Yuden, Sony, but the FAQ here itself says it has: SONYD0x, YUDEN, RICOHJPN, MCC IDS, so there might be a chance that these are ricoh, which are second class, all others being 1st class. So has anyone had experience with these DVDs? There pretty common, I'm sure someone can verify, thanks.
Another question I have is, many people on these forums state that you should purchase Sony DVDs that are made in japan, but the FAQ states that both the Japan and Taiwan models are 1st class DVDs. So why do people reccomend going with the Japanese ones? These ones say taiwan, but is that still a problem? Cause I read that some of the sony ones moved up in class, I think I might be looking at older posts about the taiwan copies. Also, does that mean I should make sure these discs are from a certain date? If they moved up in class around a certain time?
and by chance, would someone happen to know the media ID?
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Ame1916
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9. February 2007 @ 12:38 |
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I agree with Daxsmoker I havent had a problem with Sony disc; and I burn them at 16x or 4x but no other speed.
Thx Daxsmoker :)
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Ace_2
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9. February 2007 @ 17:47 |
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Princos with Taiyo dyes... could it actually be possible? When I had burnt WRC Rally Evolved at my cousin's house, he insisted I used one of his 4X Princos if the one I made(on a Maxell High Grade DVD-R) didn't work. I refused until I took a look at the disc. The base was the EXACT SAME COLOR as the Maxell: PURPLE! And my Sony "Made in Japan" DVD+R has that exact same color! Does it actually mean that those Princos have Taiyo dyes, or is it FAKE Taiyo dye?
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Rukia
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12. February 2007 @ 12:54 |
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BIGnewb
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12. February 2007 @ 14:23 |
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depends what u want.if you know how to booktype get DVD+R, if you are using it for the older version ps2's get DVD-R.......
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Rukia
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12. February 2007 @ 16:00 |
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I'm getting v12. If I don't booktype, will my burned dvd's work?
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BIGnewb
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12. February 2007 @ 16:12 |
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booktype helps and slim versions like DVD+R when they are booktyped.so if you know how u can.but DVD-R are more compatible with everything which makes it less riskier.i'd go with dvd-r
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Rukia
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12. February 2007 @ 19:07 |
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Wow I found out that my Sony DVD-R 16x is from Taiyo Yuden (TYG03). I guess I'll burn those at 12x... Maybe I can save a few bucks
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lipanz
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13. February 2007 @ 03:14 |
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got myself a TDK DVD+R, quite a good deal and good performance.
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lipanz
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13. February 2007 @ 03:18 |
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Originally posted by svtstang:
I have a TSSTcorp TS-L632B in my laptop, and i thinks its awesome, its all i use to make backups, and no i cannot booktype. Kind of a let down, but after 75+ perfect ps2 backups, guess its really not that big of deal. As for the LG question, i have no idea in hell lol :/
TSSTcorp is Toshiba Samsung, of course it is branded.
i'm using the 18x samsung writer now and it is identified as TSST.
found out on the net TS is Toshiba Samsung. never fails me yet.
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params7
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14. February 2007 @ 05:33 |
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How is Sony16D1 ? Its accurcore 16x DVD-R.
A 'LOT' of my games are hanging and skipping, is the ps2 messed up or is
it bad media??
Thanks for any help.
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params7
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14. February 2007 @ 05:43 |
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Btw, even my original PAL Gran Turismo 4 hangs and skips at the intro FM (the game runs fine though)
Mine is an NTSC/J Ps2 modded with some matrix infinity chip.
Thanks for any help again.
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15. February 2007 @ 18:14 |
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Heck maybe i was lucky and got some of those Taiyo disc ya talk of, but those Sony Disc i got from walmart are great!! I had bad backups with vertbium so dont get those!! Oh and thx AME1916. :)
Dax here!
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LiquidusX
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18. February 2007 @ 19:02 |
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damn can't edit first post. had new info for ya'll
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BIGnewb
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19. February 2007 @ 01:44 |
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copy paste plz
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rev1
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20. February 2007 @ 00:27 |
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Hey everyone :)
Yep... a "new to what everyone else has known for years" guy here...
Sorry for the simple post but my mind simply isn't doing too well at grasping the whole branding thing when it's coming to the best media I should be buying. I'm working with a V-9 PS2 console (the only reason I mention it is because I'm curious to know what media has been found to work best for the different "bulky" systems) and have just recently purchased a Lite-On DVD burner. I don't have the model # handy, but it basically handles most major formats, with the exception of DVD-RAM and DVD-R DL.
So far, I've made successful backups of a number of my games using two different test media, and a few different methods using a varying combination of programs, those being : Nero 7, DVD Decryptor, and APACHE 3.
Only problem is my computer is ancient, and it seems my drive can't burn any faster than a rate of 2.4x.(I know...the solution here is "get a new computer", but I mention it for the sake of wondering if it will affect the quality of my burns overall)
The media I've used so far is:
Okay... I'll just admit it. I went with a few cheap Imation 16x DVD-R's (CMC MAG, AE1)I saw when I first picked up the burner, just for the sake of test runs. Needless to say, I quickly abandoned these after further research.
The ones I've had some pretty good success with are some MAXELL 8x DVD-R "Print to Copy" (for inkjet printing on the label side), also CMC MAG.
Now I'm hearing the CMC MAG ID should be avoided altogether, and the only thing I can imagine is because of various experiences over time that people have had, in the wear and tear on your laser, although 99.9% of the discs I've created using these have seemed to have worked with no known problems... as of yet anyway.
Then last night, I came across a few articles and threads about book typing DVD+R's to the DVD-ROM format for better compatibility, found out my Lite-On Drive and the DVD Decryptor I'd already been using should both support it, and went out to find some DVD+R's today.
Now, again, I have to admit, that I went the saving pennies route at first, and found a 10 pack of HP 16x DVD+R's for 4 bucks (these also said CMC MAG but was followed with something along the lines of MC00-01), just for the sake of checking out the whole book typing thing and if in fact my drive was capable of the task. I had success with the actual burning of the disc, and when I checked the DISC INFO, it book typed the burned disc as a DVD-ROM. Success...
However, the game seemed to perform fantastic in comparison to the other discs I was using (in terms of reading and load time, opening cinemas and all; everything just seemed smoother)... until I actually tried to start playing. Then it went into "infini-loop" at the NOW LOADING screen (it was Castlevania: Lament of Innocence). My original is pretty flawless and I take pretty good care of all the games I have, so I was only left to believe that it's either my one or a combination of my system's configuration (being a dinosaur of a computer) or just a matter of cheap media. And not that it is a problem as it was only one test, one disc, and a specific game. I only mention it because I do want to clarify whether or not the book typing thing is something that would be suggested to newcomers in general, and also, given the model Playstation 2 I have.
Well, now that I've gotten used to the software and test runs and such, I think I'm ready to make the move into turning my wallet towards the real deal and have had my eyes set on Verbatim 16x DVD+R's [so that I have the option open to book typing if it's needed] to get started on making the actual backups I want to have as keepers, and have heard a lot of suggestions for this brand.
Do the more experienced feel that this would probably be the best way to go for a starter?
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BIGnewb
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20. February 2007 @ 02:02 |
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verbatims are good because they are mcc.ritek g05 media code are also very good.taiyo yuden are good but to expensive.if you see maxell or fujifilm with made in japan on them get those because they usually are on sale.but verbatims are a good idea as u said.as a warning to everyone else.DONT EXPERIMENT WITH CMC!
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jalaneme
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20. February 2007 @ 08:23 |
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are RICOHJPND01 any good for games? i'm buying some dual layers and that is the disc ID of the media.
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Rukia
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20. February 2007 @ 12:41 |
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Is using a marker on my Verbatim disc ok?
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BIGnewb
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20. February 2007 @ 12:43 |
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yea
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jalaneme
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20. February 2007 @ 13:05 |
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if they are printables you can forget it...
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20. February 2007 @ 13:55 |
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if they are printables you can forget it... Why?
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jalaneme
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20. February 2007 @ 14:05 |
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Originally posted by FredBun:
if they are printables you can forget it... Why?
when you use marker pen to write on the DVD it won't write properly it leaves gaps and fades off, and i hate using marker pen on those kinds of surfaces, i use a biro pen instead, it really does work well cause i end up drawing stuff on it lol.
Slim Pstwo model no: SCPH-75003 CB (V14) Matrix infinity firmware 1.93 with custom Blue XCM case mod and lights.
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20. February 2007 @ 14:10 |
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I never heard of a biro pen before, is it safer so to speek and does it work better, and also do you mean this type of marker is safer and better on printables only or all others as well.
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