momuffin 0 Report post Posted March 31, 2006 A rather subjective question: What is the best brand of blank DVD media on the market? Memorex? Sony? Fujifilm? Verbatum? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patty 1 Report post Posted March 31, 2006 I personally favor Vertatum. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynn98109 0 Report post Posted March 31, 2006 A rather subjective question: What is the best brand of blank DVD media on the market? Memorex? Sony? Fujifilm? Verbatum? First, it depends on which brands work best with your burner - often the burner mfgr will have some information about that on their website. Second, there are only a few companies that manufacture optical discs, and most brands contract out their discs to those manufacaturers. Third, Taiyo Yuden is generally considered the best for both CDs and DVDs - and they still make their own. But they are expensive and rare. Lynn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brendon 207 Report post Posted March 31, 2006 My drive likes Verbatims best. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
momuffin 0 Report post Posted March 31, 2006 Thanks all - all the brands mentioned are compatable in my drive and set top player, etc....just wondering if one is more apt to issues down the road - one is generally better quality than another, etc.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
REDWAGON 28 Report post Posted March 31, 2006 My vote goes to "Verbatim". (where do you get those "Verbatums" ) ? TDK disks have always been good also but with the change they are making I'm not sure about the future. Frank.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beerman 38 Report post Posted March 31, 2006 My vote goes to "Verbatim". (where do you get those "Verbatums" ) ? TDK disks have always been good also but with the change they are making I'm not sure about the future. Frank.... I've noticed Verbatims on sale much more recently which I hope doesn't mean that their prices are coming down because the quality is worse due to some other maker of those discs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Merv 1 Report post Posted March 31, 2006 I've noticed Verbatims on sale much more recently which I hope doesn't mean that their prices are coming down because the quality is worse due to some other maker of those discs. At least the Verbatim I bought from Best Buy (about 1 month ago) on sale for $14.99 for a 50 disc spindle is still being made by MCC. According to this site (link below), is considered 1st class media. I also hope it does not change. http://www.digitalfaq.com/media/dvdmedia.htm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lakewoodlawnman 0 Report post Posted March 31, 2006 The BEST is Taiyo Yuden. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brendon 207 Report post Posted April 1, 2006 The BEST is Taiyo Yuden. No contest! But where can you find TYs on the market at the moment?? (keen purchaser needs to know!) Momuffin seemed to be interested in discs which can still be bought. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynn98109 0 Report post Posted April 1, 2006 (edited) No contest! But where can you find TYs on the market at the moment?? (keen purchaser needs to know!) Momuffin seemed to be interested in discs which can still be bought. Go to google's froogle service - either click on froogle on he main google page, or if you want to type it, www.froogle.google.com - the prices are incredibly low, don't know if the media is genuine. But you can look it over. Lynn Edited April 1, 2006 by lynn98109 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lakewoodlawnman 0 Report post Posted April 1, 2006 (edited) I get mine from http://supermediastore.com/index.html Hope your aloud to post this. Edited April 1, 2006 by lakewoodlawnman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grandpabruce 88 Report post Posted April 1, 2006 I get mine from http://supermediastore.com/index.html Hope your aloud to post this. No problem with posting it, as far as I know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cdanteek 227 Report post Posted April 1, 2006 I get mine from http://supermediastore.com/index.html . Same Same and here they are. Taiyo Yuden 8X DVD-R DVD01X0165-050 1 17.99 + shipping Media Silver Thermal Lacquer 50 Pack in Cake Box Spindle ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Unique Disc Identifier : [DVD-R:TYG02] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Disc & Book Type : [DVD-R] - [DVD-R] Manufacturer Name : [Taiyo Yuden Co. Ltd.] Manufacturer ID : [TYG02] Blank Disc Capacity : [2,298,496 Sectors = 4.71 GB (4.38 GiB)] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ** INFO : Drive = PLEXTOR DVDR PX-712A [FW 1.07] ** INFO : Write Capabilities = DVD+R DVD+RW ** INFO : Write Capabilities = DVD-R DVD-RW ** INFO : Disc = [DVD-R:TYG02] ** INFO : Reference Speed : 1x DVD = 1385 kBps ** INFO : An Writeable Disc Is Recommended For Accurate Results ** INFO : Write Speeds (Supported By This Drive On This Disc) Listed Below ** INFO : GET PERFORMANCE Write Speed Descriptor(s) Descriptor #1 = 11080 kBps ( 8.00x) - [CLV/Non-Pure CAV] Descriptor #2 = 8310 kBps ( 6.00x) - [CLV/Non-Pure CAV] Descriptor #3 = 5540 kBps ( 4.00x) - [CLV/Non-Pure CAV] Descriptor #4 = 2770 kBps ( 2.00x) - [CLV/Non-Pure CAV] ** INFO : MODE SENSE Write Speed Descriptor(s) [Legacy Command] ** WARNING : MODE SENSE Is Obsolete And Not Always Properly Supported Descriptor #1 = 11080 kBps ( 8.00x) - [CLV/Non-Pure CAV] Descriptor #2 = 8310 kBps ( 6.00x) - [CLV/Non-Pure CAV] Descriptor #3 = 5540 kBps ( 4.00x) - [CLV/Non-Pure CAV] Descriptor #4 = 2770 kBps ( 2.00x) - [CLV/Non-Pure CAV] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ** INFO : Hex Dump Of 'Media Code'-Block Listed Below ** INFO : 4-Byte Header Preceding 'Media Code'-Block Discarded ** INFO : Format 0Eh - Pre-Recorded Information In Lead-In 0000 : 01 40 c1 fd 9e d8 52 00 02 87 0d 10 66 78 80 00 .@....R.....fx.. 0010 : 03 54 59 47 30 32 00 00 04 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 .TYG02.......... 0020 : 05 aa a2 22 22 20 02 00 06 08 0e 11 87 78 80 00 ..."" .......x.. 0030 : 07 88 80 00 00 00 00 00 08 06 13 0d 10 0e 07 00 ................ 0040 : 09 97 07 0d 0b 78 88 00 0a 80 00 00 00 00 10 00 .....x.......... 0050 : 0b 06 18 17 85 78 75 00 0c d6 89 a8 92 01 20 00 .....xu....... . 0060 : 0d 10 00 d0 00 00 00 00 00 00 .......... ** INFO : Hex Dump Of 'Control Data Zone'-Block Listed Below ** INFO : 4-Byte Header Preceding 'CDZ'-Block Discarded ** INFO : Format 10h - Physical Format Information Of Control Data Zone 0000 : 25 0f 02 00 00 03 00 00 00 26 12 7f 00 00 00 00 %........&...... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- [ DVD Identifier V4.2.0 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brendon 207 Report post Posted April 1, 2006 Errr, I was just after where to get them, as I know what they are. Thanks for the info. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
momuffin 0 Report post Posted April 5, 2006 Of course I find this out now that I've burned about 100 DVDs of family fun times on TDK, Memorex, Sony, Fujifilm. Make me nervous - will my DVD memories on the above media eventually be lost? What makes the Taiyo Yuden so great? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brendon 207 Report post Posted April 5, 2006 What makes the Taiyo Yuden so great? They seem to be "liked" by so many different burners, and they seem to burn and read reliably. In CD and DVD burning there is an acceptable range for everything. If a disc sits at one end of the acceptable range while a burner sits at the other end, then that burner may have trouble handling those discs - yet both are within the 'acceptable' limits. This is why knowledgeable folk advise you to "Find a blank disc which suits your burner, and stick to it." TY have good quality control (no flaws and manufacturing defects), are consistent, and work well with a great range of burners. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
