Andre F Posted August 3, 2003 Report Share Posted August 3, 2003 I'm planning on getting a DVD-R/RW writer soon and I'm wondering what the experiences have been with different brands of media. It's too expensive to make a mistake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer Monkey Posted August 4, 2003 Report Share Posted August 4, 2003 Well, it's still a bit like the early days of CD-R, but it's getting better. By that, I mean that what media works best for you may depend partially on your drive. I'm currently using an amazing Optorite (allegedly made by Samsung) 4x +R/-R burner. I used to have a Panasonic 1x -R/-RAM burner. I have having pretty much 100% success with Verbatim 2x -R, TDK 2x -R, and TDK 4x +R. I always try to buy 'Made In Japan' media when I can. It is generally better than Taiwan, etc. I don't use cheap media any more, only branded media; cheap media isn't worth it with quality branded media down to $2 per disc and less. If I see a smokin deals on media, I'll post it here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre F Posted August 4, 2003 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2003 Thanks Beer moneky... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre F Posted August 6, 2003 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2003 I hear the brand Ritec is pretty good but slow. Anyone else use this brand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secretvampire Posted August 14, 2003 Report Share Posted August 14, 2003 I have a Pioneer DVR-105 and I typically use Ritek media for day-to-day stuff and when I have a lot of time. For stuff I want to last forever, I use either the Pioneer or Apple media (they are the same, just branded differently). It burns fast and is super compatible for stand-alone players of different brands. I typically find the Apple is a bit cheaper for whatever reason than the Pioneer, but trust me, there is nothing Apple-specific about it, it works fine on PC burners! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted August 15, 2003 Report Share Posted August 15, 2003 I have a Sony DRU-500A and a Pioneer DVR-105, and I've had good experience with Maxell DVD-R's in both (in terms of set-top compatibility and reliability). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre F Posted August 19, 2003 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2003 I have a Pioneer DVR-105 and like it a lot. I just some cheap discs to experiment with over the next couple of weeks. I think I will try some of the Apple or Pioneer media since I've so heard many good things.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustyjaw Posted August 21, 2003 Report Share Posted August 21, 2003 Yeah, Apple's media is good, no problems after two years of burning them. I've also had good luck with TDK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted August 23, 2003 Report Share Posted August 23, 2003 Well I had my first bad disc with Maxell tonight... and strangely it was on the first time I tried burning at 1x. Back to 2.4x for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackcalx Posted August 29, 2003 Report Share Posted August 29, 2003 I would really love to get a DVD writer, but from what I've read it might be worth it to wait until the blue laser standards come out. Has anybody heard much lately about the technology and when it might be released? I like the idea of 50+ gigs versus 3+ gigs per disc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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