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gregxiu
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_ 		24. July 2006 @ 14:48 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I am using Generic blank DVD-discs. I bought them at Fry's. Its the GQ brand. What blank DVD brand would be best if I wanted to backup a movie and play it on my PS2 or regular DVD player?


Verbatim?
Sony?
Maxell?
TDK?

Any others?
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djgizmo
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_ 		24. July 2006 @ 15:00 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Ridata / Ritek

Hands down overall the best brand.
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Mr_Pink
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_ 		24. July 2006 @ 16:15 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I think that's the first time I've read on these boards that someone hasn't mentioned TY or Verbatim as best media.

Ridata/Ritek? Some rank that like third or fourth.

TY is probably the best with Verbatim a very close second.

PS Check out the media forum. You'll have all your questions answered there.
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SLaTheR
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_ 		24. July 2006 @ 16:38 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Taiyo Yuden is definately the best. Have burned over 300 titles and never had a coaster.
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mainomega
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_ 		24. July 2006 @ 19:56 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Ridata / Ritek ? are you serious ? I think he was joking

Taiyo Yuden and Verbatim are the best
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djgizmo
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_ 		25. July 2006 @ 08:58 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
No, I'm not joking. Dollar per dollar, Ri has always been more efficient.
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Noqoilpi
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_ 		25. July 2006 @ 09:48 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
djgizmo is right. 400+ Ridata and no costers. They may not be the best, but for the price, you cant beatum'
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Jrocc019
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_ 		25. July 2006 @ 09:57 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I use TY's for my "top shelf" movies I like to call them. Everyday back ups go on Verbatim. No problems with either. When you buy the verbatims on sale its a pretty good value. I think I paid 15 dollars US for 50 at best buy last month...So I bought 200 just to have lying around.
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Joshewah
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_ 		25. July 2006 @ 10:26 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Everything you need to know about blank media.
http://forums.afterdawn.com/forum_view.cfm/47
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djgizmo
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_ 		25. July 2006 @ 10:51 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
eh, I don't like buying branded media. TY and Ri are the only ones I know you can easily get unbranded (silver on silver)

But good call on the info for the verbatims deals at BB. Thanks
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chayne04
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_ 		25. July 2006 @ 10:54 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
i only use Verbatims. i have had only one problem since i have got exclusively Verbatims. one problem in 500 burns, not too bad.
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JulesWinn
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_ 		25. July 2006 @ 11:02 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I've never ever once had a coaster or any problems @ all with with Maxell.
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JOHNSTARR
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_ 		25. July 2006 @ 11:14 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I agree with all the verbatim fans out there. only 1 coaster out of 900 and that was cause the power went out during the burning process. If you have an office max in you area, they go on sale for 14.99 for a 50 pack all the time.
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djgizmo
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_ 		25. July 2006 @ 13:17 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Yea, Office Max / Office depot is ok, but what about UNBRANDED blanks? you can't get them there. ;o)
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IHoe
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_ 		25. July 2006 @ 18:53 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
DocTY will tell you..... it's Taiyo Yuden best with Verbatim not far behind if not tied! check these scans out... not bad from a new drive learning it's write strategies:


LightScribe Verbatim, 16x +R


Taiyo Yuden ink jet hub printable, +R, 8x
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