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Which blank DVD's to buy?
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2. October 2006 @ 03:28 |
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I am wanting to buy some blank DVD's for backing-up some of my other DVD's. I want to buy a good brand that works on all DVD players, but I am a college student, therefor I am poor, and don't want to spend a ton of money on the discs, but I don't want to waste money buying discs that don't work or are poor quality. So if you could list a few and maybe some price ranges, that would be great. Thanks everyone!
Where to buy these discs so I don't get ripped off would be helpful.
just learning how to be a movie buff.....
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2. October 2006 @ 04:46 |
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if you're going to the store..... then buy Verbatim or any disk that says Made in Japan (MIJ). Verbatim is top notch quaility but made in Taiwan/Singapore. Sony, Maxell, Fuji... look for the ones MIJ on the lable!
if you're going to buy online then I would buy Taiyo Yuden disks! they are the best IMO! It's all I use, then Verbatim! you can get them at Supermediastore.com, Rima.com, Newegg.com, Merit.com, and other online stores.
here is a media guide for you so you can see what's good and what's crap: http://www.digitalfaq.com/media/dvdmedia.htm
you can also learn how to booktype your media so it will play in MOST players: http://www.booktypefaq.com/
good luck. and welcome to afterdawn
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2. October 2006 @ 04:54 |
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As Ihoe indicated, I agree that those referenced are top notch.
If you are on a budget tho, Office Depot has their OD branded 100 ct spindles on sale this week for $19.95, regularly $59.95. These are very good media. Code out to Ritek P-16. I have burned several hundred of these with excellent results. Quality rating of 94 plus. Most in the 97 or 98 range. I actually got better quality ratings with these than I have with the Verbatim MCC-004's that I have been using for a while. My benq DW1650 like the P-16's better than the verbs.
Good luck and happy burning.
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AfterDawn Addict
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2. October 2006 @ 05:07 |
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my BenQ 1655 loves my YUDEN002s the best..... 99.30% quality scans!
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2. October 2006 @ 05:24 |
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My Benq loves the Yudens as well. Absolutely the best that money can buy, IMHO. Cheers!
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AfterDawn Addict
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2. October 2006 @ 05:32 |
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and here is yesterdays' scan of a Verbatim:
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AfterDawn Addict
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2. October 2006 @ 05:53 |
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Excellent!
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oneacer
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2. October 2006 @ 06:02 |
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Here is my opinion, all these are what have worked very well for me:
Manufacturer: Brand:
Taiyo Yuden (Sony, Fuji made in Japan are TY as well)
Verbatim (Verbatim)
Ritek (includes Ridata brand)
Ricoh (Ritek +RW, Also Arita +R)
I have tried a lot of other brands, with some terrible results, mostly pixeling after time. Most of these can be bought on line for far less than B&M (brick and mortar=local stores) Of course sales do pop up from time to time in local stores. One of the better sites on line I use is Newegg.com. if you can catch their sales just right, they usually include free shipping. A lot of times this requires a mail-in rebate. I have never had a problem getting them.
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VJbob
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3. October 2006 @ 14:19 |
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The price for TY and Verbatim inkjet hub printable DVD-R 8x is about the same. I've been using TY for a long time but have been hearing great things about Verbatim. Should I switch or is TY still the best bar none.
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4. October 2006 @ 07:50 |
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Hi there,
I think Verbatim and Taiyo Yuden are 2 great quality media.
Most TY you will probably need to purchase online.
Here in Canada, Verbatim are easy to find in most big stores.
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4. October 2006 @ 12:05 |
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ZCS626
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4. October 2006 @ 15:51 |
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what is that scan of the pictures you attached?
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5. October 2006 @ 11:24 |
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