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carlken
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I know you guys are tired of this topic...I've read the varius links on how to address this and none seem to work--
1) I have a new NEC 3540A, firmware is uptodate (only one version available);
2) I've cleaned the drive and compressed air blew it; updated Nero to latest version;
3) tried lower speeds but when the burn completes successfully I can't play the DVD in either my computer or DVD player and don't get a log file to share;
4) have media that the database says is good.
5) checked DVD Shrink to make sue size no to end of DVD
One other note is that I notice that the buffer level frequently (every couple of seconds drops back down to 7% from 97% while burning and it takes a long to time burn if it does in fact burn--then most of the time the burned disc won't play).
Only twist is that everything works fine if I use my old +R media---the -R has the problem. I bought them on ebay (1500 of them) and the seller won't take them back so trying to make the most of a bad situation! Here is one of my failure logs...Please let me know if you see anything elese here. Thanks.
My computer
Windows XP 5.1
IA32
WinAspi: -
ahead WinASPI: File 'C:\Program Files\Nero\nero\Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=2.0.1.74, size=164112 bytes, created 10/26/2004 6:35:34 PM
Nero Version: 6.6.0.15
Internal Version: 6, 6, 0, 15h
(Nero Express)
Recorder: <_NEC DVD_RW ND-3540A> Version: 1.01 - HA 0 TA 0 - 6.6.0.15
Adapter driver: <atapi> HA 0
Drive buffer : 2048kB
Bus Type : default (0) -> ATAPI, detected: ATAPI
CD-ROM: <_NEC DVD_RW ND-3540A >Version: 1.01 - HA 0 TA 0 - 6.6.0.15
Adapter driver: <atapi> HA 0
=== Scsi-Device-Map ===
CdRomPeripheral : _NEC DVD_RW ND-3540A atapi Port 0 ID 0 DMA: On
CdRomPeripheral : HL-DT-ST DVD-ROM GDR8162B atapi Port 0 ID 1 DMA: On
DiskPeripheral : Maxtor 7Y250M0 atapi Port 1 ID 0 DMA: On
DiskPeripheral : WDC WD2500JD-50GBB0 atapi Port 2 ID 0 DMA: On
=== CDRom-Device-Map ===
_NEC DVD_RW ND-3540A D: CDRom0
HL-DT-ST DVD-ROM GDR8162B E: CDRom1
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AutoRun : 1
Excluded drive IDs:
WriteBufferSize: 83886080 (0) Byte
ShowDrvBufStat : 0
BUFE : 0
Physical memory : 2047MB (2097151kB)
Free physical memory: 2047MB (2097151kB)
Memory in use : 16 %
Uncached PFiles: 0x0
Use Inquiry : 1
Global Bus Type: default (0)
Check supported media : Disabled (0)
6.8.2005
UDF/ISO compilation
11:55:45 PM #1 Phase 112 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832
DVD-Video files reallocation started
11:55:45 PM #2 Phase 114 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832
DVD-Video files reallocation completed (no file modified)
11:55:45 PM #3 Text 0 File Isodoc.cpp, Line 6314
Iso document burn settings
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Determine maximum speed : FALSE
Simulate : FALSE
Write : TRUE
Finalize CD : TRUE
Multisession : FALSE
Burning mode : DAO
Mode : 1
ISO Level : 1 (Max. of 11 = 8 + 3 char)
Character set : ISO 9660
Joliet :FALSE
Allow pathdepth more than 8 directories : FALSE
Allow more than 255 characters in path : FALSE
Write ISO9660 ;1 file extensions : TRUE
11:55:45 PM #4 Phase 111 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832
DVD-Video files sorted
11:55:45 PM #5 Text 0 File Reader.cpp, Line 127
Reader running
11:55:45 PM #6 Text 0 File Writer.cpp, Line 122
Writer _NEC DVD_RW ND-3540A running
11:55:45 PM #7 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 3309
First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000)
11:55:45 PM #8 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 3309
First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000)
11:55:45 PM #9 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 3231
Turn on Disc-At-Once, using DVD media
11:55:46 PM #10 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 269
Last possible write address on media: 2298495 (510:46.45, 4489MB)
Last address to be written: 2286159 (508:02.09, 4465MB)
11:55:46 PM #11 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 281
Write in overburning mode: NO (enabled: CD)
11:55:46 PM #12 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 2477
Recorder: _NEC DVD_RW ND-3540A, Media type: DVD-R
Disc Manufacturer: TYG02 -
Disc Application Code: 64, Disc Physical Code: 193
11:55:46 PM #13 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 447
>>> Protocol of DlgWaitCD activities: <<<
=========================================
11:55:46 PM #14 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 830
Setup items (after recorder preparation)
0: TRM_DATA_MODE1 ()
2 indices, index0 (150) not provided
original disc pos #0 + 2286160 (2286160) = #2286160/508:2.10
relocatable, disc pos for caching/writing not required/ required, no patch infos
-> TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048, config 0, wanted index0 0 blocks, length 2286160 blocks [_NEC DVD_RW ND-3540A]
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11:55:46 PM #15 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 1043
Prepare recorder [_NEC DVD_RW ND-3540A] for write in CUE-sheet-DAO
DAO infos:
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MCN: ""
TOCType: 0x00; Session Closed, disc fixated
Tracks 1 to 1:
1: TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048/0x00, FilePos 0 0 4682055680, ISRC ""
DAO layout:
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__Start_|____Track_|_Idx_|_CtrlAdr_|_RecDep__________
0 | lead-in | 0 | 0x41 | 0x00
0 | 1 | 0 | 0x41 | 0x00
0 | 1 | 1 | 0x41 | 0x00
2286160 | lead-out | 1 | 0x41 | 0x00
11:55:46 PM #16 Phase 24 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832
Caching of files started
11:55:46 PM #17 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 4116
Cache writing successful.
11:55:46 PM #18 Phase 25 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832
Caching of files completed
11:55:46 PM #19 Phase 36 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832
Burn process started at 12x (16,620 KB/s)
11:55:46 PM #20 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 2643
Verifying disc position of item 0 (relocatable, disc pos, no patch infos, orig at #0): write at #0
11:55:46 PM #21 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2357
Recording mode: Sequential Recording Mode
11:55:46 PM #22 Text 0 File Mmc.cpp, Line 21663
Set BUFE: Buffer underrun protection -> ON
11:55:46 PM #23 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2511
Start write address at LBA 0
DVD high compatibility mode: Yes
11:55:46 PM #24 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 8821
---- DVD Structure: Physical Format Information (00h) ----
Layer: 0, Address: 0 (0 h), AGID: 0; Length: 2050
Book Type: DVD-R (2), Part Version: 5
Disc Size: 120 mm, Maximum Rate: <not specified> (F h)
Number of Layers: 1, Track Path: Parallel Track Path (PTP), Layer Type: recordable
Linear Density: 0,267 um/bit, Track Density: 0,74 um/track
Starting Physical Sector Number of Data Area: 30000 h (DVD-ROM, DVD-R/-RW, DVD+R/+RW)
End Physical Sector Number of Data Area: 26127F h
End Sector Number in Layer 0: 0 h (LBN: FFFD0000 h, 4193920 MB)
Data in Burst Cutting Area (BCA) does not exist
Start sector number of the current Border-Out: 2FE10 h
Start sector number of the next Border-In: 2FFA0 h
Media Specific [16..63]:
00 20 01 02 00 04 00 06 - 00 08 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................
00 02 FE 10 00 02 FF A0 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................
11:55:48 PM #25 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1288
23:55:48.718 - _NEC DVD_RW ND-3540A\H0 T0 : Queue again later
11:56:09 PM #26 SCSI -1106 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1436
SCSI Exec, HA 0, TA 0, LUN 0, buffer 0x0BD10000
Status: 0x04 (0x01, SCSI_ERR)
HA-Status 0x00 (0x00, OK)
TA-Status 0x02 (0x01, SCSI_TASTATUS_CHKCOND)
Sense Key: 0x03 (KEY_MEDIUM_ERROR)
Sense Code: 0x73
Sense Qual: 0x03
CDB Data: 0x2A 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x20 0x00 0x00 0x00
Sense Data: 0x70 0x00 0x03 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x0A
0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x73 0x03
11:56:09 PM #27 CDR -1106 File Writer.cpp, Line 311
Power calibration error
11:56:09 PM #28 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 228
all writers idle, stopping conversion
11:56:09 PM #29 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 222
conversion idle, stopping reader
11:56:09 PM #30 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2749
EndDAO: Last written address was -1
11:56:09 PM #31 Phase 38 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832
Burn process failed at 12x (16,620 KB/s)
Existing drivers:
File 'Drivers\CDRALW2K.SYS': Ver=5.3.2.34, size=23420 bytes, created 7/29/2005 8:26:38 PM
File 'Drivers\PXHELP20.SYS': Ver=2.02.57a, size=17168 bytes, created 7/30/2003 2:02:00 AM (Prassi/Veritas driver for win 2K)
File 'Drivers\atapi.sys': Ver=5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158), size=95360 bytes, created 8/3/2004 10:59:42 PM (Adapter driver for rec)
Registry Keys:
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\WinLogon\AllocateCDROMs : 0 (Security Option)
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7. August 2005 @ 13:40 |
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1a20********************
- EDIT OUT your serial number from the logfile post
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Last possible write address on media: 2298495 (510:46.45, 4489MB)
Last address to be written: 2286159 (508:02.09, 4465MB)
- you're burning too close to the outer edge of discs. If you use DVD Shrink, set target size in Shrink's preferences to 4300MB thus avoiding edge of discs and not sacrificing much space
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Recorder: _NEC DVD_RW ND-3540A, Media type: DVD-R
Disc Manufacturer: TYG02 -
Disc Application Code: 64, Disc Physical Code: 193
- i guess you won't be buying media off ebay again!. Plus what do the discs actually say on the top, ie they're not Bulkpaq are they ? (FAKE Taiyo Yuden discs if so). The media code alone does not make these discs genuine.
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Sense Key: 0x03 (KEY_MEDIUM_ERROR)
- self explanatory
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Power calibration error
- quote from "http://www.nero.com/en/FAQs_Error_Messages.html#9 - "
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"9. I get a 'Power calibration error' or 'Calibration area (almost) full' error message. Why?
Power Calibration is controlled by the recorder.
Before any write operation, all recorders must do a 15 step power test to determine the optimum power for writing to the CD; this is called "Optimum Power Calibration"(OPC). During the write, it continues to do this test to get the best write throughout the whole CD; this is called "Running Optimum Power Calibration" (ROPC).
This whole process is controlled by the recorder, though initiated by programs such as Nero. There is an area on the inner part of the CD for the test and test data info to be stored. You can use this area up to 999 times.
If you receive the "Power calibration error" or "Power calibration area is (amost) full" error message, the cause will be either poor media, poor power, or a defective recorder.
Please try the following solutions:
Update the firmware of your recorder. Please check the manufacturer's website for the latest version.
Try another brand of CD-R or CD-RW media.
Try different power connectors, and for recorders, do not share power with other devices. It needs its own power connector. If the error occurs with an external recorder, the power source in the chassis could be the cause. As a test, try to take the recorder out of the external chassis and connect it internal.
Try different configurations, such as taking the CD-ROM to the primary IDE bus as slave and have only the recorder connected to the secondary IDE bus as master.
Send the recorder in for service."
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Burn process failed at 12x (16,620 KB/s)
- whoa, slow it down to 4x
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Existing drivers:
File 'Drivers\CDRALW2K.SYS': Ver=5.3.2.34, size=23420 bytes, created 7/29/2005 8:26:38 PM
- uninstall Roxio, it doesn't play well with Nero
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carlken
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7. August 2005 @ 14:33 |
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Thanks for the quick reply. Clearly, the media is the problem here...my old DVD+Rs work just fine but not the new stuff (and I have a boat load of them!) Well, I'll try uninstalling Roxio and using smaller DVD Shrink files. I noticed before that when I slowed down I would get unplayable DVDs...but I'll give it a shot too. What do I have to loose at this time, but time?
Message to others--Don't buy media off ebay!!!!!
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carlken
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7. August 2005 @ 15:14 |
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quick update...I removed roxio and tried writting a small/short DVD. It worked. I then tried a fullsized DVD...it didn't work. I used DVD Shrink to squeez it down a little more to 4300mb...it worked. So size may not be everything, but here it seems to count for much (in reverse). If you don't hear more from me, then know that your solution worked. Thanks again for helping save my investment in bad media.
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8. August 2005 @ 01:40 |
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no worries, follow all my suggestions above, make sure you use decent media, and correctly working hardware permitting, you should burn on for a long time. happy burning...
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8. August 2005 @ 01:43 |
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ps what name/label is on top of those TYG02 discs ?
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8. August 2005 @ 02:32 |
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hehehe, im curious as well as im pretty sure they are FAKE Taiyo Yudens, those dvd identifier programs can only do so much, i use them as a guideline too, take a VERY close look at the inscription on the inner hub of one of your 1500 discs...tell me what it says and i'll tell you if you got GENUINE Tys or NOT...(im thinking not) :) sorry, but ebay is NOT the place to buy blank media, the great deals to be found are OFTEN TIMES too good to be true :)
Recommended Media:
Taiyo Yuden 4x dvd-r TYGO1/ 8x dvd-r TYGO2/ 8x dvd+r YUDEN000T02/ 16x dvd+r YUDEN000T03
Verbatim 8x dvd+r MCC003
Verbatim dvd+r DL (MKM001)= flawless no compression backups
"Do Yourself A Favor, Use The Good Stuff
TY & Verbs 4 Life~ :)" ~docTY~
"Its better to be quiet and appear stupid, then to open your mouth and remove all doubt."
I am always prepared to recognize that there can be two points of view - mine and one that is probably wrong - John Gorton
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carlken
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8. August 2005 @ 05:33 |
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Here's what I got from DVD Identifier....
Mnfg is Taiyo Yuden Co. Ltd.
Here is the data...
** INFO : Hex Dump Of 'Media Code'-Block Listed Below
** INFO : 4-Byte Header Preceding 'Media Code'-Block Discarded
** INFO : Format 0Eh - Pre-Recorded Information In Lead-In
0000 : 01 40 c1 fd 9e d8 52 00 02 87 0d 10 66 78 80 00 .@....R.....fx..
0010 : 03 54 59 47 30 32 00 00 04 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 .TYG02..........
0020 : 05 aa a2 22 22 20 02 00 06 08 0e 11 87 78 80 00 ..."" .......x..
0030 : 07 88 80 00 00 00 00 00 08 06 13 0d 10 0e 07 00 ................
0040 : 09 97 07 0d 0b 78 88 00 0a 80 00 00 00 00 10 00 .....x..........
0050 : 0b 06 18 17 85 78 75 00 0c d6 89 a8 92 01 20 00 .....xu....... .
0060 : 0d 10 00 d0 00 00 00 00 0e 09 21 35 2d 29 1b 00 ..........!5-)..
0070 : 0f 50 1b 2b 1d 97 b5 00 10 88 84 00 04 00 04 00 .P.+............
0080 : 11 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 12 09 2d 35 2d 2b 1a 00 ..........-5-+..
0090 : 13 50 1d 2b 1f 97 b5 00 14 88 80 00 00 00 00 00 .P.+............
00a0 : 15 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ........
** INFO : Hex Dump Of 'Control Data Zone'-Block Listed Below
** INFO : 4-Byte Header Preceding 'CDZ'-Block Discarded
** INFO : Format 10h - Physical Format Information Of Control Data Zone
0000 : 25 0f 02 00 00 03 00 00 00 26 12 7f 00 00 00 00 %........&......
The Disc themselves have no labes on them. Just plain white.
Hope this helps.
Carl
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9. August 2005 @ 01:16 |
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@carlken
look on the very tiny inscription on the INNER HUB...tell me what they say on them...might have to look very closely as it's laser inscribed very small on the inner hub (near the circle part) after the white part ends :) im just curious since you bought 1500 of them...
Recommended Media:
Taiyo Yuden 4x dvd-r TYGO1/ 8x dvd-r TYGO2/ 8x dvd+r YUDEN000T02/ 16x dvd+r YUDEN000T03
Verbatim 8x dvd+r MCC003
Verbatim dvd+r DL (MKM001)= flawless no compression backups
"Do Yourself A Favor, Use The Good Stuff
TY & Verbs 4 Life~ :)" ~docTY~
"Its better to be quiet and appear stupid, then to open your mouth and remove all doubt."
I am always prepared to recognize that there can be two points of view - mine and one that is probably wrong - John Gorton
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carlken
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9. August 2005 @ 05:44 |
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looks likw [FP] FW82 or maybe IFPI FW82. What do you think they are?
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9. August 2005 @ 07:11 |
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CRAP!!! That's what they are. Probably some manufacturer in Bumfuck, Egypt... Press that guy hard for selling you fake media. Complain with e-Bay and PayPal. BTW, who'd you buy it from (username)? I do my fair share of buying/selling on eBay, and knuckleheads like these make the market "hostile."
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carlken
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9. August 2005 @ 18:11 |
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Take a look at the ad...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5221826012&rd=...
based on hid ratings i thought i could trust him. but the few negative comments indicates that he has shafted before.
I have been burning on 4300MB and it seems to work ok. I've double checked after writing to make sure i can read. Do you think there will be problems with the burned disc in the long run? will they go bad? or am i out of the woods on this bad investment?
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9. August 2005 @ 18:41 |
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carlken
I'd cut my losses and buy the real TY's from supermediastore.com
Most of the cheap discs I have used have degraded.
Oh and you still need to edit your serial number from your 1st post.
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carlken
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9. August 2005 @ 19:03 |
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by the way the name of the seller of these DVDs is the following...
Member Profile: v_s_s
Furthermore, you'll notice that the picture in the add shows some branded disc--I got unmkared ones.
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carlken
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9. August 2005 @ 19:58 |
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how do i change a previous post? nevermind...did it.
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10. August 2005 @ 02:23 |
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wow carlken,
can that seller get ANY MORE VAGUE??? so, ur telling me that you got free shipping, but paid $122.99 x 3= approx $369 for 1,500 discs???
good lord, that is a scam if i ever saw one...those are DEFINITELY FAKE TAIYO YUDENs..you just heard it from MY mouth~ i would try to fight it, with paypal AND ebay...im sorry you had to get deceived in such a way, i really hope you can get a refund on that crap.
FAKE TYs = crap, i've had them myself...worthless garbage that i wouldn't even take if someone gave them to me for FREE.
best of luck~
Recommended Media:
Taiyo Yuden 4x dvd-r TYGO1/ 8x dvd-r TYGO2/ 8x dvd+r YUDEN000T02/ 16x dvd+r YUDEN000T03
Verbatim 8x dvd+r MCC003
Verbatim dvd+r DL (MKM001)= flawless no compression backups
"Do Yourself A Favor, Use The Good Stuff
TY & Verbs 4 Life~ :)" ~docTY~
"Its better to be quiet and appear stupid, then to open your mouth and remove all doubt."
I am always prepared to recognize that there can be two points of view - mine and one that is probably wrong - John Gorton
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