reliability of DVD+RW media in general

[yadda]

I have 5 Fujifilm DVD+RW discs that have had for about 3-4 months. Now I get "This is not an erasable disc" or Disc not recognized. These +RW seem like a PITA. I was able to burn with no problem a +R disc but these +RW are hit or miss. Are Fujifilms junk??? Is it possible for a bad DVR to "spoil" media???

Thanks
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[lordsmurf]

Are there any spots in the dye, or too many scratches on the discs?
Fujifilm is just a brand name, it means nothing. What is the MEDIA ID?
www.nomorecoasters.com

[yadda]

One of the DVD+RW has less than 2 burns on them and the kicker is I using 2 different computers with 2 totally differnet type of burners.

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[koolaidwa]

i find +rw's to be fine many a many a burn on a single one

[yadda]

Well I was using Verbatims and this is where my luck went south. 8-( I have bought a 10 pack of Sonys and so far so good.

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[lordsmurf]

"Verbatim" means nothing.
"Sony" means nothing.

MEDIA ID

[yadda]

Sorry Smurf are there marking somewhere on the dics??? I looked at your FAQ but I did not see anything. I would be glad to specify ID.

Thanks
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[aanaravs]

Sorry Smurf are there marking somewhere on the dics??? I looked at your FAQ but I did not see anything. I would be glad to specify ID.

Thanks
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You really might not be looking closely or looking AT ALL. It is on the first page. Download a copy of DVDInfoPro and everything will be clear

[lordsmurf]

How to get ID is shown here: www.nomorecoasters.com

Look halfway down the page.

[jimmalenko]

RTFM.

About half-way down the page there's a big heading that says "How to determine Media ID and Write Strategy" with instructions on how to check the Media ID.

... Or there's this sticky ...

[rhegedus]

Most RW disks are 'guaranteed' (who's going to ask for a refund?) for about 1000 burns.

[yadda]

Bad luck with the Verbatim - Code RICOHJPNW11

Can you tell by the DVDinfoPro info if a DVD+RW is "bad". How different is the DVD+RW process???

I will be trying Sony - SONY S11

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