Best DVD-R media?

[cacloss]

I have a Pioneer 104. I want to know which blank media is best to use. Is there a "short list" based on media speed and compatibility? The media section lists every disk known to man... I just want to know the best 2x and 4x to use for compatibility while also considering the price... Thanks

[gcutler]

Almost impossible to answer as everyone had different criteria. The DVD Players that you will be playing on also makes a difference as to which media is better.

I have a Cendyne/Pioneer DVR-104 and DVR-105 and 2 Sony DVD Players and an Old RCA DVDPlayer and I like TDK 2x, others say they are tooo pricey.

[tjtoed]

I have to agree with gcutler.

i have not had one single problem with the TDK 2x media.

I burn with a Sony DRX-500UL and it plays back flawlessy on my Sony PS2 and DVP-C660.

You can find them for $40 for 15...

[gcutler]

You can find them for $40 for 15...

As well my best price for the spindle of 15 for $40 at Staples.com
http://www.staples.com/Catalog/Browse/Sku.asp?PageType=1&Sku=501533

Sadly I can't seem to find the 40 (or is it 50) spiindle for a more cost effective price than the 15 @ $40.

[zzyzzx]

Does Taiyo Yuden made DVD-R's?

All the DVD-R's (and +'s. etc) appear to be made in Taiwan. Can I get some that are from Japan?

[spidey]

Whatever you do do not buy Princo's. Search for many threads on that topic.

I have had no issues with Ritek's. They seem to be the best inexpensive media while still maintining quality.

Yes, Taiyo Yuden makes discs, but I believe they're over 2.00 each.

See meritline.com or to the left under DVD Media

[eatin sammiches for lunch]

I have a Pioneer 104. I want to know which blank media is best to use. Is there a "short list" based on media speed and compatibility? The media section lists every disk known to man... I just want to know the best 2x and 4x to use for compatibility while also considering the price... Thanks

Pioneer 104 doesnt burn at 4x

I have mixed feelings about princo.....the 1x certifid Princos are crap but I havent had any problems with the 2x certified Princos. and i have burned ALOT of stuff on 2x and 1x Princos as well as Ritek silvers and golds

other than that u can by 1x riteks and with a firmware hack u can burn these stable at 2x......WWW.QTCCDR has riteks for as cheap as $1.05

they are located in santa ana california., I dont know about their shipping rates since I work down the street from them I'm able to walk there and get what ever I want

[AarontheRipper]

I have to give my nod to the Ritek G03's. No, they are not the best media that you can buy, but for just over a dollar a disk and the ability to burn at 2x with the hack, I think they're great. I have yet to burn one that would not play on my standalone perfectly. However, you do have to be careful who you buy from. I think that's just as important as what you buy. I got mine at Rima and have been satisfied, but I've heard to stay away from Allmediaoutlet.

[videocheez]

I was dumb enough to buy 50 PRINCO DVD-RW's for my first purchase and had a success rate of less than 50:50. I didn't know about this Forum at that time. DON'T BUY PRINCO

[ghoster]

i get the accu dvd-r myself. never made a coaster yet and all have played fine. done about 70 so far.

[zzyzzx]

Whatever you do do not buy Princo's. Search for many threads on that topic.

I have had no issues with Ritek's. They seem to be the best inexpensive media while still maintining quality.

Yes, Taiyo Yuden makes discs, but I believe they're over 2.00 each.

See meritline.com or to the left under DVD Media

Any local retail places that carry the Taiyo Yuden DVD-R's?

I only need to to make a few DVD-R's, so the extra $1/disc doesn't matter to me. I'm not buying a DVD recorder anytime soon, just using the one at my friends to make a couple of discs. And what brand name are the TY's marketed under?

[Faustus]

If you want very high quality and do not mind paying for it try Apple DVD-Rs, they are 2x and you can get 5 for about 15 dollars. Also Verbatims are awsome for most.

However, if your trying to ride that price/performance line then Ritek G03 all the way.

[Joe328]

Hmmmm..... I almost use nothing but princos cause they are cheap. about 1us. No problems except when doing disc to disc. Don't know the reason? Don't have time to test. But I do perfer Riteks. They have a darker dye. PS2 likes those disc lots. But those are 1.40us. I do burn them 2xs. I have to finish using the Princos. I bought alot cause the price was going to go up alot. Haven't tried other disc. Like they say "if it works don't try to fix it."

Joe328

[videocheez]

Have you tried the Princo DVD-RW. I bought 50 for my first purchase from Meritline and they have worked horribly. On several disks half way through a burn on Prassi, it will kick out the dvd and give some error. Maybe I got a bad batch.