Where can I buy media in Canada?

[richdvd]

has anyone ever ordered these from blankmedia.ca...?

DVD-R 2x Generic Maxell Code
Media Code Mfr: MXLRG01


Great price 25=$35CAN

[bmiller]

Try Tom athttp://www.blankmedia.ca/
He has been on this site before.He is fast and great prices.

[aggies11]

I did a sample (10disc) order of the 2x Maxell from blankmedia.ca. Be aware, they are advertised as "fake maxell". Meaning there arent' actually produced by maxell.

These discs are actually transparent! If you hold them up to any moderate light source, you can actually see through them (I can watch my tv through them!)

They burnt okay on my pioneer a06, played on all my players. However I have a friend's DVD-ROM that is extremely picky (read - old). It will play legit Maxell media, but not these ones.

I can't speak for their longevity, but I wouldn't be surprised if after a few months, problems start to appear (they are see through! Which is just so weird!!)

Definitely lower quality discs. I won't be buying them again.

Hope that helps

Aggies

[p_l]

I found a place in Montreal yesterday where they were selling 4x "Media" brand discs at $39 for 50. I didn't find this brand when I searched the DVD Media section of this site. Then I found them on their website.

http://megapc.com/product.asp?pf_id=DIS%2DOEM19

They look about as generic as you can get. I should be wary, right?



Or maybe just buy a couple of samples the next time I'm in the neighborhood? :/

[bmiller]

I've been using Ritek shiny/purple.Bought most of mine from blankmedia.I don't think there are many Go3'S around anymore.I'll have to flash my sony 500a and start using GO4''s when my current supply runs out.I've had had great success with them as they've never failed to play on any player they've been tried on.

[p_l]

So I dropped in on the place again the other day and asked them to sell me a couple of samples, and they refused.

Now I really should be wary, right?



So this place is OK, is it?
http://www.blankmedia.ca

[bmiller]

I've used him a few times before.When i've been in the Kitchener area i've dropped in to his house to pick up orders,no problems.Shipping has been fast.I believe he will also send samples of some disks.
I've never tried the Ridata brand Riteks only the shiny silver/purple.
The deal for disks and cases shipped together will save some shipping costs.
For the extra few pennies a disk, buy a better brand of media.It might cost an extra quarter a disk,but less problems and better compatability.

[p_l]

Not sure if they're any good, but they certainly are cheap: FutureShop has these Mitsui DVD's at 200 for $70.

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/class.asp?catid=7671&newlang=EN&logon=&langid=FR&dept=1

[johns0]

Dont buy mitsumi dvd-r from future shop,the media code is an31,run from it screaming!

[p_l]

They also have BenQ for the same price. This is better stuff, I think.

+R's
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0665000FS10048426&catid=12501&a...ngid=EN&dept=2

and -R's
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0665000FS10048425&catid=12501&a...ngid=EN&dept=2

[BJ_M]

They also have BenQ for the same price. This is better stuff, I think.

+R's
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0665000FS10048426&catid=12501&a...ngid=EN&dept=2

and -R's
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0665000FS10048425&catid=12501&a...ngid=EN&dept=2

wow -- $59CND for the -R right now for 200 pack and the media code on those are SONY08D1 ... they are really X8 media , not X4

thanks for tip

[canadateck]

I saw these at the store,Most are packed very bad,Most i looked at were lose in the box,Nice price,and the one I looked at were printable.

[bmiller]

I'd order a box,but if they are packed that badly, it's not worth it.

[BJ_M]

i went to furtureshop and picked up a box and they were fine

[canadateck]

Oh i know,But some were not. Please let me know what you think of them.


Edit: Us

[canadateck]

Printable?

[BJ_M]

not really

[bmiller]

FOR $60 I've decided to take a chance.The website said 1200 in stock,but the order says out of stock.We'll see

[canadateck]

FOR $60 I've decided to take a chance.The website said 1200 in stock,but the order says out of stock.We'll see

They have tons and i mean tons here in halifax,I should ask my brother in montreal if they have them. I really cant wait to see how they burn.

[delius]

hi in toronto area any chinese places really cheap
ie www.cty.ca

[RickTheRed]

My comments on www.blankmedia.ca

Service is very good
Packaging is very good
DVD media are as expected.
cd/dvd case are total scrap. Do not buy any case from them.
I have tried cd slim case, cd soft plastic case, dvd single and double and they ALLLLLL piece of s....
cd slims were the worst I have ever seen.
cd soft plastic were bent.
dvd single: I was not able to figure how to place the disc inside. Is it normal to use a hammer?
dvd double: similar to dvd single, but not as bad.

[p_l]

Gotta agree there. The discs and the ink are fine, but if you're not careful, their DVD cases will give your discs hairline hub fractures.

[BJ_M]

They also have BenQ for the same price. This is better stuff, I think.

+R's
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0665000FS10048426&catid=12501&a...ngid=EN&dept=2

and -R's
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0665000FS10048425&catid=12501&a...ngid=EN&dept=2

wow -- $59CND for the -R right now for 200 pack and the media code on those are SONY08D1 ... they are really X8 media , not X4

thanks for tip

i went back to get another box and they were all out everywhere -- but i idid get a raincheck ... they seem to be just fine ... and the price rocks -- they really are 8x , though the box says 4x and they are the sony media

they have 100 packs for 99$ CND , but dont look the same .. also since the 200 packs are half the price -- ..............


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