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agrippa
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_ 		10. October 2008 @ 06:13 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
For a long time I have successfully used Verbatim DVD+R Printable 16x disks for recording TV programs and for general backup storage. Previously the disks always had a small Verbatim logo and a "DVD+R 16x" legend near the hole. However, the latest batch that I have just received from Amazon have no markings at all on them. I would not be particularly concerned except that, by chance, I came across a message claiming that these unmarked disks are markedly inferior to the marked ones (something about a change of manufacturer). Obviously I will find out when I try to use them, but does anyone know whether there is a difference between the old marked and the new unmarked disks?
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onya
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_ 		11. October 2008 @ 01:03 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
You could us a little app available here at AD, called DVD Identifier. (it's a freebie)

http://www.afterdawn.com/software/video_..._identifier.cfm

Pop in the previous verb and check, then run the new verb. What did you come up with?

Cheers.
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agrippa
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_ 		11. October 2008 @ 15:34 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Thanks for the reply. I've done as you suggested and both types of disk give the same result: Manufacturer - Mitsubishi Chemical Corp; Manufacturer ID - MCC; Media Type - 004.

Out of interest, can I take this to mean that Verbatim do not actually manufacture the disks that they sell under their name?
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onya
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_ 		12. October 2008 @ 04:41 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Most "named" brands out-source their work...herein lies the problem. Cheap manufacturing processes and materials, all make our little worlds all the more interesting....lol

I'll give you a small instance.. here in Australia a leading supply chain advertised Verbatim DVD-R 16X 50 spindle packs for $AUD10.00 ...and all concerned made a profit, but at 20cents each disc..you know what comes next lol. Poorly manufactured discs that give me the heebies when I need to use 'em. Got more than my fair share of coasters, until I made the usual adjustments etc.

So in essence, the answer is yes. :)

Cheers.
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