How long does it take to burn DVD at 2x speed?

[lazyturbo]

I'm planning on buying a dvd-writer, and just wondering how long it takes to burn a DVD(4.7Gb) at 2x speed.

Also, which kind of DVD discs should I buy?...DVD-R or DVD+R?

[iooi]

Der 30 mins but you dot wnat ot buy a 2X burner now... Get 8X at least.
On the media side its down to what you standalone player will play. Just dont buy the cheapest rubbish you can find though.

[lazyturbo]

30mins isnt that bad. I'm getting it as a free-upgrade on my new computer, so can't really choose to get an 8x.

[iooi]

30mins isnt that bad. I'm getting it as a free-upgrade on my new computer, so can't really choose to get an 8x.

Eh you be lucky to find a 2X now
hard enough 4X hardly a good free upgrade, must be one they have been unable to sell. Media is going to get hard to find too.
What make is it ?
might turn out to be a bum steer

[lazyturbo]

Hmm...it should be an LG dvd-writer. I dont mind the speed, as long as it works.

[pchan]

About 55mins.

[jimmalenko]

30mins isnt that bad. I'm getting it as a free-upgrade on my new computer, so can't really choose to get an 8x.

Considering the standard is around 8X (8-9 minutes), I would suggest that this free upgrade you're getting isn't exactly a steal.

I can see why they're giving the 2X burner away.... I would be careful that you are not getting a used DVD burner. I guess free is the right price, but I personally would prefer new.

[lazyturbo]

yep, prolly is a bit slow. But I just want one to be able to backup my files, once in awhile. I wont be makin DVDs like hotcakes or anything.

[jimmalenko]

yep, prolly is a bit slow. But I just want one to be able to backup my files, once in awhile. I wont be makin DVDs like hotcakes or anything.

Fair enough - each to their own

If you'll just be using it for data, it doesn't matter if you use + or -.

[garryheather]

+R is slightly faster and has better error correection when used for data, but there isn't a lot in it.