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21. June 2005 @ 09:35 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
babayaga- other than the meSsage on the spindle or the made in japan message on the media -Fuji's 8X DVD-R for example the only way I know is to check them out with DVD- Identifier . Assuming that futureshop will let you return them without any problems you could buy & check ! Sometimes Fuji's put their MIJ's in spindles with light Grey plastic bases but that's not a absolute rule as all of the ones that I've bought recently came in the black base cakeboxes that are exactly like the taiwan made fuji's so go figure! anyway that 's my .02 cents well 0.1 .5 cents adjusting for inflation - ha! Ha! - peace & happy burning

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21. June 2005 @ 10:05 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
babayaga - or you could try bestbuy - when they throw a sale on fuji's about every couple of weeks !
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21. June 2005 @ 11:11 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
OMG my eyes are deceiving me - i just saw this further up the thread -
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Works well with Memorex and tdk media, but not Imation media nor GQ media.
- OMG what a combination.

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21. June 2005 @ 14:23 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Damn my long post has gone :(

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mine has too alien` :)

oh well, when u choose to go with
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Works well with Memorex and tdk media, but not Imation media nor GQ media
you are REALLY only choosing the lesser of two evils :P

all 4 of those medias there are pretty crappy in my opinion and i know MANY people will agree with me~ the first 2, im assuming that user DID have SOME luck w/ CMC MAG (as both memorex and tdk use that crap of a manufacturer in their discs), the 2nd two, hell, i won't even begin to describe the inconsistencies there~ just know they are BOTTOM of the rung crap, as opposed to higher up the ladder crap~ :P

funny how things work out~ :) just stick w/ TY and Verbs and your media problems will disappear~ wish i could STICKY that comment up in here~ :)

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
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1. July 2005 @ 03:36 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
How is this?



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14. July 2005 @ 10:38 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
How can you tell which TDKs are CMC and which are RICOH? I just bought a spindle like at the beginning of the month, and I always buy TDKs (I have since '98 when I got my 1st CD burner and some CD labratory site that was reputable back then said that under stress tests TDKs last the equivalent of 75 years, and at the recommendations of friends as well) as I've never had a problem with them, but now I read that some are CMC mag, and guess what, this spindle was, which leads me to wonder if my other DVDs are bad as well. *looks behind him at the stack of over 1000 mostly TDK DVD+Rs* I haven't really had issues other than this spindle, which coastered every other DVD or so, and that's never happened before to me, ever. (I have a Sony DRU 510-a, btw) Is there something to look for on the packaging to see if it's RICOH or CMC? Does a place like Best Buy carry the good kind, or do I have to order them from a place closer to the source coming from JP or whatever? Also - and I really don't wanna ask this because I'm afraid of the answer - but do CMCs degrade faster or something? Are all of the things that I've invested time/money into gonna fade really fast? I have media that's 2 or so years old (as old as my burner) and it still plays, so....
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14. July 2005 @ 10:51 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
thank you for that comprehensive listing! i was wondering if we can get that together with the additions that fellow members added? i have learned a lot here since i became a member! thank you all!
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14. July 2005 @ 12:45 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
batori- I thin all of us here have similar fears about previous burns ! the only way I know of to tell what your getting for sure is to get a sample and check it with dvd Identifier ! Other than that buy a brand like Taiyo Yuden or Verbatim! Both of which are highly rated on afterdawn.com The FUJI DVD media that is made in japan is Taiyo yuden media _ BestBUy puts the fuji's onsale like evry other week! but the Japanese masde ones are usually mixed in with the TAIWAN made ones so you have to read the label on the cakebox it will say - MADE in Japan Near the barcode patch! also if you can see the top dvd in the stack it will say made in japan there too! or you could just by Taiyo yudens or Verbatims Online @ supermediastore.com -meritline.com -shop4tech.com ,newegg.com !or some other online retailer. other than that you pay & pray like the rest of us ! A general rule of thumb is when looking for dvd media is Go japanese 1st. tawianese 2cnd - and avoid Hong kong altogether ! But like any hobby get what works for you and what you can afford! above all else you are on the right track being here because of the knowledgeable & helpful people here they've all been where you are and know their stuff ! too! - So use dvd identifier & read up all you can it helps trust me ! and don't be afraid to ask - The squeaky wheel & all that jazz ! hope that my very limited knowledge helped in some way ! Peace & happy burning!

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14. July 2005 @ 13:20 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
yeah I used that to ID some, and they're all pretty much CMC, but what I'm asking is, if they are CMC, do they use a dye or something that makes them "self-destruct" or degrade faster or something? Should I be worried about losing my collection? Or is it just that CMC discs make for more coasters and less good burns?
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batori- It's like saying will I get Alzheimer's or will I live to be a hundred ? ect. I have used Philips 8X DVD-R media which is CMC some of my backups are 6 month to a year or more old and i have'nt had any problems yet ! But I may just be lucky ! I would say that if your have'nt had any problems don't worry ! the only way you can be sure your movie will play in a year or more is to try it after that long ! I have'nt be at this as long as many of the esteemed AFTERDAWN.COM membersip but I've done my share and learned along the way! I would suggest if you worried about longevity - put all your backups on Verbatim or Taiyo Yuden media ! or you could use mediacal grade media which is much more expensive but made especcially to be stable longterm ! But I think that would be overkill ! AS long as you stay away from the off the wall stuff you should be okay !Again I hope my limmited knowledge has helped ! peace my friend & happy burning!

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15. July 2005 @ 01:30 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
@batori, also have a look at the 2nd link in my signature and take note of how i refer to it
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..Memorex/CMC - don't let them near your Burner.....




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16. July 2005 @ 12:37 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I have Databank -R 8x which identify as Sony.
I have found them to be good so far, not having used many from a 50 disk spindle. They aren't in dogbomb's list, anyone have info on them?
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25. July 2005 @ 23:59 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Hey,

Guess what...... I just bought my first spindle of 10 Verbatim DVD-R's for $9.95 AUD, i checked them with Nero and found the code to be
MCC 02RG20. I checked the back and it said made in taiwan. :)

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nice one; ps have you been following the new thread here - http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/214037 ?



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Nope i havent yet, lucky i didnt get those, if i did i would be so pi$$ed off i would go back to the store and throw them on the counter with anger and ask nicely for a refund :)

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30. July 2005 @ 09:56 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
LOL alien~ how ya been?

those Verbs are just fine...why you think creaky came a running so fast? i believe THOSE are his favs. :)

i only have a 100 pack spindle of those as i prefer the DVD+R MCC003s, but, those are FINE from my own limited Verb DVD-R experience as well` :)

demand politely, now THAT is an oxymoron if i ever heard one~ :)

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
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they are indeed my fav's, though i nearly bought another 100 TY today, but a bit steep at £46, the last lot i got were at Verb prices, ie £38. Nearly bought 150 16x +R Verbs a couple hours ago, but i can always get some later..



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the MCC004s have been GREAT in my experience so far creaky~ :) i think you will really LIKE those~ TYs are expensive over there in UK~ good lord~

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
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TY & Verbs 4 Life~ :)" ~docTY~
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30. July 2005 @ 10:22 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
once i move off the boat i won't have to worry about £10 difference between TY's, i'll buy shedloads of TY and Verbs, i'll have room for them for change too



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30. July 2005 @ 16:47 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Heheh. I finally have a "spindle" of good discs :) I now have 1 laser and 1 teac disc left, i used most of them tryin to backup a damn ps2 game but it wont boot.

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31. July 2005 @ 08:41 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Can someone please tell what are the best DVD+R & DVD-R media?

I've tried Memorex and Princo. Princo sucked soo bad that other DVD-

Roms didn't even read it. Memorex same problem.
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31. July 2005 @ 14:11 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
memorex = junk DONT use them get
Taiyo Yuden
Verbatium or
Ritek
or stuff that codes out as TY
as far as DVD dash R or DVD plus R theres many debates on this check the fourm. either or is not better there just different formats i use DVD dash R but in some test the DVD plus R seem to test out better. if you do use DVD plus R booktype them to DVD-ROM to be more compatable with most standalone players.and the DVD plus R cost a little more in some cases
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@soulz9 - read this - ..Memorex/CMC - don't let them near your Burner..... - http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/195438



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What are VANGUARD like? Good or crummy?

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