Princo 2X with Pioneer 105

[mysterio1]

Anybody try Princo's 2X media I heard some bad things about Princo's but maybe the 2X media are better, anybody try them I heard on another web site that they do burn at 2X with the 105 and only cost $1.05 per disc.

Im looking into different media because Ritek's GO3's(only burn at 1X) and thier raising their prices while everybody else is lowering.

[Vejita-sama]

If you look at the media reviews to the left people say they are ok. I've been using the 'true 2x media' (which are from TDK) from http://www.allmediaoutlet.com w/ my A05.

I burn everything at 2x (w/ DVD Decypter) and have had NO problems.

[mysterio1]

Are you sure their real TDK's? thats a great price if they are, I might try those instead, thanks man

[accesscard18]

I had problems with the 2x primco,, Lucky I only bought 10 packs,,,,...Try ritek for 86c each.. it works well with my pionner,,after updating the firmware, I burned it at 2x,,, I only had one defected so far, it was my computer actually,,not the disc..check it out

www.shop4tech.com

[mysterio1]

How did you burn Riteks at 2X what program because I have been using Riteks and only burn at 1X using Nero, I also have 1.21 firmware installed on my 105. Thanks

[davidgp]

I use the Princo 2x for general use data & video without any problem with the pioneer A05 at 2x with firmware 1.00... they are a white disk with the name princo and 2x and some logos write on it...

Davidgp

[Vejita-sama]

Mysterio1 - I don't know if they are real TKDs are not, that's what DVD Decrypter tells me there are. If you've got a url with ways to double check/confirm (look, color, placement of series numbers, etc) I'll double check and post the info.

At any rate they do in fact work so...

[mysterio1]

What really matters is if they work and dont self destruct after a few months or years. Their is a program NERO DVD SPEED that will tell you what brand the DVD's are.

[menace]

Accesscard18 or whoever: I checked out the site in that link and it seems they have some pretty good deals--although one lame question whats the difference (in relation to the media) between a disk that is meant for general purpose and one that is meant for authoring? Is this a quality issue or an apples and oranges type of affair--sorry if I have offended any one with my newbie DVD questions

[Lusec]

The disc that Verjita recommended does work at 2x with the Pioneer A05 and my previous burner, the Sony 500a. However, I am sad to report that they are not true TDKs. It is true that dvd decryptor will say that it is TDK, though. I will show you what I mean below.



DVD Decryptor:

True TDKs (The ones I bought from CompUSA in jewel cases)
Pre-recorded Information:
Manufacturer ID: MCC 00RG200

Not True TDKs (The ones I bought from alloutmedia in a 50 pack)
Pre-recorded Information:
Manufacturer ID: TDKG02000000

As you can see the real ones don't say TDK on manufacturer ID at all, but rather the fake one does. I am not saying that those disc are bad, because I burned all 50 of them without fail and they work on all my dvd players. I am just saying that they are different from the real TDKs that you buy in jewel cases with their logos printed on their disc.

[jxsam1@yahoo.com]

If you look at the media reviews to the left people say they are ok. I've been using the 'true 2x media' (which are from TDK) from http://www.allmediaoutlet.com w/ my A05.

I burn everything at 2x (w/ DVD Decypter) and have had NO problems.

I also bought these 'true 2x' at allmediaoutlet.com and they worked great for me so far. Received my 25 pack yesterday and burnt 5 last night. All 5 were burnt at 2x and video playback on my Pioneer standalone player was great. 2 of those 5 actually used up the entire 4.3 GB filled to the disc edge and the edges playback fine.

http://www.allmediaoutlet.com/P-DVDR-4.7-GEN2Xfree.html

I looked this morning and they are out of stock. Fairly good deal cosnidering they are 2x and burn at 2x on my A05. $30 for the 25 PK after tax and shipping. I hope they restock soon as I don't see my 25 pack holding up much longer, got so much to back up

[VEFF]

Are any of you who had success with these Princo 2X (also known as "True 2X") using firmware 1.21??
I would appreciate it if you could please post your experience:

I would like to order some more, but I just upgraded the firmware and haven't had a chance to burn enough to know how well they work with 1.21 (I only had two Princo 2X left after upgrading the firmware: one had problems with ONE DVD player; the other disc didn't. That isn't enough to be sure...)

Thanks!