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Best brand of DVD+R/+RW
building (haven't ordered parts yet, just been researching). My question is, what is the best brands of DVD+ media? I've had good luck with KHypermedia & Memorex (& in the old days, Verbatim) in the CD-R world, but never tried the DVD+ area yet. -- -- There are 10 types of people in this world... ....those who understand binary & those who don't. Daniel wrote:
> I'm getting a new DVD burner (LiteOn, duel layer) in my new system I'm In general, if you stay clear of bargain basement media, you'll do well.> building (haven't ordered parts yet, just been researching). My > question is, what is the best brands of DVD+ media? I've had good > luck with KHypermedia & Memorex (& in the old days, Verbatim) in the > CD-R world, but never tried the DVD+ area yet. The Verbatim DataLifePlus 4.7GB 8x DVD-R and original Taiyo Yuden 4.7GB 8x DVD-R work well for me in a variety of burners. Fuji products marked "Made in Japan" are almost certainly TY. "S.Heenan" <shee***@wahs.ac> wrote in message news:GW2Zd.667722$6l.369421@pd7tw2no...> Daniel wrote: So you're saying almost any name brand, hard labled surface (not the "the> > I'm getting a new DVD burner (LiteOn, duel layer) in my new system I'm > > building (haven't ordered parts yet, just been researching). My > > question is, what is the best brands of DVD+ media? I've had good > > luck with KHypermedia & Memorex (& in the old days, Verbatim) in the > > CD-R world, but never tried the DVD+ area yet. > > > In general, if you stay clear of bargain basement media, you'll do well. > The Verbatim DataLifePlus 4.7GB 8x DVD-R and original Taiyo Yuden 4.7GB 8x > DVD-R work well for me in a variety of burners. > metal is at the top of the disk ready to be scratched & flaked away" type of media)? Memorex or other names like that? Any names that are generally bad ones (too often low quality / bad disks compared to other places)? Show quoteHide quote > Fuji products marked "Made in Japan" are almost certainly TY. > "TY"? Daniel wrote:
Show quoteHide quote > "S.Heenan" <shee***@wahs.ac> wrote in message Before buying a large quantity, purchase and test a few of a given brand.> news:GW2Zd.667722$6l.369421@pd7tw2no... >> Daniel wrote: >>> I'm getting a new DVD burner (LiteOn, duel layer) in my new system >>> I'm building (haven't ordered parts yet, just been researching). My >>> question is, what is the best brands of DVD+ media? I've had good >>> luck with KHypermedia & Memorex (& in the old days, Verbatim) in the >>> CD-R world, but never tried the DVD+ area yet. >> >> >> In general, if you stay clear of bargain basement media, you'll do >> well. The Verbatim DataLifePlus 4.7GB 8x DVD-R and original Taiyo >> Yuden 4.7GB 8x DVD-R work well for me in a variety of burners. >> > So you're saying almost any name brand, hard labled surface (not the > "the metal is at the top of the disk ready to be scratched & flaked > away" type of media)? TDK, Maxell, Memorex, Fuji, Ritek, and Taiyo Yuden have all worked very well for me. > TaiyoYuden, who are among the very best makers of CD/DVD media.> Memorex or other names like that? Any names that are generally bad > ones (too often low quality / bad disks compared to other places)? > >> Fuji products marked "Made in Japan" are almost certainly TY. >> > "TY"? I've had excellent results with Maxell, Memorex and Imation +R media.
Imation in particular 'cause they make media specifically for high-speed, (8x), burning. I've used these brands on Memorex, Samsung and Plextor burners with no issues at all. Curt. Show quoteHide quote "Daniel" <daniel_h_wATyyahooDOTccom> wrote in message news:T9KdneGPiaNhM6nfRVn-tg@giganews.com... > I'm getting a new DVD burner (LiteOn, duel layer) in my new system I'm > building (haven't ordered parts yet, just been researching). My question > is, what is the best brands of DVD+ media? I've had good luck with > KHypermedia & Memorex (& in the old days, Verbatim) in the CD-R world, but > never tried the DVD+ area yet. > > -- > > -- > > There are 10 types of people in this world... > ...those who understand binary & those who don't. > > In article <T9KdneGPiaNhM6nfRVn***@giganews.com>, "Daniel"
<daniel_h_wATyyahooDOTccom> says... Show quoteHide quote > I'm getting a new DVD burner (LiteOn, duel layer) in my new system I'm get the NEC 35xx series. much better burner. > building (haven't ordered parts yet, just been researching). My question > is, what is the best brands of DVD+ media? I've had good luck with > KHypermedia & Memorex (& in the old days, Verbatim) in the CD-R world, but > never tried the DVD+ area yet. > > -- > > -- > > There are 10 types of people in this world... > ...those who understand binary & those who don't. > > > club.cdfreaks.com is a good place to find out what media to get.
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"theyak" <y**@dev.null> wrote in message I've seen them both looking the same & getting good reviews.news:MPG.1c9fa4003223b6d298a00d@news.easynews.com... > In article <T9KdneGPiaNhM6nfRVn***@giganews.com>, "Daniel" > <daniel_h_wATyyahooDOTccom> says... > > I'm getting a new DVD burner (LiteOn, duel layer) in my new system I'm > > building (haven't ordered parts yet, just been researching). My question > > is, what is the best brands of DVD+ media? I've had good luck with > > KHypermedia & Memorex (& in the old days, Verbatim) in the CD-R world, but > > never tried the DVD+ area yet. > > > > -- > > > > -- > > > > There are 10 types of people in this world... > > ...those who understand binary & those who don't. > > > > > > > > > get the NEC 35xx series. much better burner. > club.cdfreaks.com is a good place to find out what media to get. What is it that makes the NEC one better (the specs & other reviews don't seem to say)? In article <lo-dnc36A7NggKvfRVn***@giganews.com>, "Daniel"
<daniel_h_wATyyahooDOTccom> says... Show quoteHide quote > "theyak" <y**@dev.null> wrote in message writing quality.> news:MPG.1c9fa4003223b6d298a00d@news.easynews.com... > > In article <T9KdneGPiaNhM6nfRVn***@giganews.com>, "Daniel" > > <daniel_h_wATyyahooDOTccom> says... > > > I'm getting a new DVD burner (LiteOn, duel layer) in my new system I'm > > > building (haven't ordered parts yet, just been researching). My > question > > > is, what is the best brands of DVD+ media? I've had good luck with > > > KHypermedia & Memorex (& in the old days, Verbatim) in the CD-R world, > but > > > never tried the DVD+ area yet. > > > > > > -- > > > > > > -- > > > > > > There are 10 types of people in this world... > > > ...those who understand binary & those who don't. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > get the NEC 35xx series. much better burner. > > club.cdfreaks.com is a good place to find out what media to get. > > I've seen them both looking the same & getting good reviews. > What is it that makes the NEC one better (the specs & other reviews don't > seem to say)? > > > > > I've seen them both looking the same & getting good reviews. What exactly are you referring to though?> > What is it that makes the NEC one better (the specs & other reviews don't > > seem to say)? > > > writing quality. In article <OICdnT-eqcKb86vfRVn***@giganews.com>, "Daniel"
<daniel_h_wATyyahooDOTccom> says... > > > I've seen them both looking the same & getting good reviews. The ability of the device to write a disc correctly as in no errors on a > > > What is it that makes the NEC one better (the specs & other reviews > don't > > > seem to say)? > > > > > writing quality. > > What exactly are you referring to though? > > > wide range of media. |
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