TDK DVD+R 4x media and SONY DRU500A

[SaSi]

I found 4x media for the first time in the shops around me. Was looking for -R media, they didn't have any more and only had +R media. This goes to show how many Pioneers have been sold in contrast to SONYs.

Anyway, recorded 3 TDK 4x +R disks, with Nero 5.5.10.28 (switched back to Nero from RecordNow) on the SONY.

Recording was flawless, and fast (16 minutes in contrast to 34 for 2x media). As I always verify the recording, the whole lot took 29 minutes, less than half the time it takes for -R media at 2x. +R media is really faster than -R media overall.

Don't ask about the price. They sell for 4.30Euro each

[Bob W]

I bought about six five packs of TDK 4x DVD+R at CompUSA on special for 11.95 per pack of five.

[marscable]

hey buddy as your like comparing apples to oranges here..

OF COURSE 4x IS FASTER THAN 2x..

if you were to burn a 4x -r i bet it would be the same wouldnt it? pff..



:^)

[hoyboy]

Not having a dvd burner yet (still trying to save up for it) - I always read the posts regading the different formats, in the hope of finding the perfect burner. The thing is, I don't mind if it takes me 2 hours to burn a dvd, as long as it will work in the drives that I want it to work in. So far, I would have to lean towards dvd-r for the greater compatability with standalone dvd players. The time taken to produce the dvd is not really that relevant, unless you are trying to do 10 per day etc.

[hoyboy]

oh by the way MARSCABLE, there is one beer I bet you would fear- Tooheys Gold. It remains the only beer I could not drink, and I drink a lot of beer!

[dcam33]

Pick up a pack of 5 for about $13.00 at Target B & M. Will give them a try soon.

[SaSi]

hey buddy as your like comparing apples to oranges here..

OF COURSE 4x IS FASTER THAN 2x..

if you were to burn a 4x -r i bet it would be the same wouldnt it? pff..



:^)

Not comparing speeds. Just reporting media compatibility. For Nero users, I think it will be interesting to know that v.5.5.10.28+ solves the notorious recording problems with the SONY.

[Metaluna]

I've been using the TDK 4x +R's from Circuit City and Verbatim 2.4x and 4x from Best Buy. They all have a media code RICOHJPN. I think they're all the same media. They seem to work great in my DRU-500AX so far (knock on wood).