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Anthony33 · 06-04-2006, 01:16 AM

What brands of DVD-R discs do you guys reccomend using for DVD recording? Or is DVD+R better? What do you guys use?

padre · 06-04-2006, 06:02 AM

Taiyo Yuden (TY) media is one of the most reliable out there. There are a few others that everyone seems to like as well, but for myself I've stuck with TY due to the success I've had with them. As far as the -R and +R debate goes, I use DVD+R for the authoring masters, but duplicate to -R for most traders (most traders I deal with prefer to receive -R).

marvelousmarcus · 06-04-2006, 02:36 PM

Agreed! Taiyo Yuden -R or +R are some of the best. +R (Yuden) I feel are the very best on the market today.

Anthony33 · 06-04-2006, 04:16 PM

What is Taiyo Yuden, a brand name? Where can I buy discs like that online or which stores carry them?

padre · 06-04-2006, 06:39 PM

www.rima.com, www.meritline.com, www.supermediastore.com and many others.

Dragonbear · 06-04-2006, 08:09 PM

taiyo yuden is a very high end DVD. Pretty much everyone who uses them
swears by them.

The one thing about discs is that it's better to spend just a little bit extra for a higher quality than to jump from deal to deal. Even if you save 10 bucks if you end up with coasters you're not saving much.

Supermediastore.com seems to be one of the best just because it has good
bargains on the higher end discs. I very rarely buy from walmart or the stores anymore just cuase I'm not really saving any money.

Cdfreaks.com and vcdhelp.com are two great places to get reviews on
Discs including breaking things down to Serial numbers on the discs themselves. If you go with Taiyo yuden then make sure to study up on
how to spot fake ones as well.

Anthony33 · 06-04-2006, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dragonbear

taiyo yuden is a very high end DVD. Pretty much everyone who uses them
swears by them.

The one thing about discs is that it's better to spend just a little bit extra for a higher quality than to jump from deal to deal. Even if you save 10 bucks if you end up with coasters you're not saving much.

Supermediastore.com seems to be one of the best just because it has good
bargains on the higher end discs. I very rarely buy from walmart or the stores anymore just cuase I'm not really saving any money.

Cdfreaks.com and vcdhelp.com are two great places to get reviews on
Discs including breaking things down to Serial numbers on the discs themselves. If you go with Taiyo yuden then make sure to study up on
how to spot fake ones as well.

Cool, I'll check out those sites and let you guys know when I record a DVD with it.

padre · 06-05-2006, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by munsters100

Is Sony a good brand?

Typically if they are labeled "Made in Japan", they are actual TY media. Sony OEM's them from TY. Avoid the "Made in Taiwan" Sony's.

y2k3Joker · 06-06-2006, 03:25 PM

www.blankmedia.ca for Canadians looking to buy media or any other accesories online.

KristinHerreraFan · 06-06-2006, 04:19 PM

I use Memorex DVD+/-R and have had no problems with it yet, and they're easy to find, you can get a 30 pack at wal-mart for only 15 bucks.

marvelousmarcus · 06-06-2006, 11:03 PM

I wouldn't be happy if I received discs on Memorex! I would be rushing to copy them over and probably wouldn't trade again with that trader. If you are going to use store bought discs, I would suggest Verbatim. Maxell, Sony made in Japan discs are good too!

Anthony33 · 06-06-2006, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marvelousmarcus

I wouldn't be happy if I received discs on Memorex! I would be rushing to copy them over and probably wouldn't trade again with that trader. If you are going to use store bought discs, I would suggest Verbatim. Maxell, Sony made in Japan discs are good too!

What about TDK?

y2k3Joker · 06-06-2006, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marvelousmarcus

I wouldn't be happy if I received discs on Memorex! I would be rushing to copy them over and probably wouldn't trade again with that trader. If you are going to use store bought discs, I would suggest Verbatim. Maxell, Sony made in Japan discs are good too!

That's a little harsh on the Memorex discs. I have not had a single problem with them. On the other hand, Verbatim and Sony have been a nightmare for me and I quickly make copies of these and send them off to people like yourself, who swear by them

Mind you, I use TY's exclusively myself for burning. I think this is the most reliable brand out there, compatible with allmost all players, burners & DVR's. But for Marcus, I will send him Memorex next time to see if he'll trade with me again after that.

marvelousmarcus · 06-07-2006, 03:41 AM

Hey Joker, glad you didn't read the beginning of this thread. I prefer TY!

Sony-made in Japan only (TY), I personally am not convinced that Verbatim is as great as LS and others think, but they say they are good too!

Since Memorex are pretty cheap price-wise, let's set up a trade since you like them. Of course I want my side of the trade on Taiyo Yuden.

Lamont · 06-07-2006, 09:24 AM

in truth GOOD or BAD depends on YOUR results

for instance i have 1 machine that wont read TDK at all, i dont know why, all the others-- same model # and same drives, read them fine

i have 1 that WONT read memorex at all

while TY are the best, the rest of the bunch are all up to your experiences

06-04-2006, 01:16 AM	#1
Anthony33 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 12, 2002 Posts: 408	DVD Brands What brands of DVD-R discs do you guys reccomend using for DVD recording? Or is DVD+R better? What do you guys use?

06-04-2006, 06:02 AM	#2
padre Cookie baker Frequent Poster Join Date: May 09, 2004 Location: Pennsylvania, US Posts: 389	Taiyo Yuden (TY) media is one of the most reliable out there. There are a few others that everyone seems to like as well, but for myself I've stuck with TY due to the success I've had with them. As far as the -R and +R debate goes, I use DVD+R for the authoring masters, but duplicate to -R for most traders (most traders I deal with prefer to receive -R).
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06-04-2006, 08:09 PM	#6
Dragonbear balibt eisl kuschn Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 24, 2005 Posts: 224	taiyo yuden is a very high end DVD. Pretty much everyone who uses them swears by them. The one thing about discs is that it's better to spend just a little bit extra for a higher quality than to jump from deal to deal. Even if you save 10 bucks if you end up with coasters you're not saving much. Supermediastore.com seems to be one of the best just because it has good bargains on the higher end discs. I very rarely buy from walmart or the stores anymore just cuase I'm not really saving any money. Cdfreaks.com and vcdhelp.com are two great places to get reviews on Discs including breaking things down to Serial numbers on the discs themselves. If you go with Taiyo yuden then make sure to study up on how to spot fake ones as well.
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06-06-2006, 04:19 PM	#10
KristinHerreraFan Dana is Buena Senior Member Join Date: Jan 16, 2005 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 2,791	I use Memorex DVD+/-R and have had no problems with it yet, and they're easy to find, you can get a 30 pack at wal-mart for only 15 bucks.
	__________________ Signed, >>>>Kristin Herrera Fan

06-07-2006, 09:24 AM	#15
Lamont Lamont says Smile! Forum Veteran Join Date: May 28, 2005 Location: Deep in the Heart of Nowhere Posts: 5,217	varies in truth GOOD or BAD depends on YOUR results for instance i have 1 machine that wont read TDK at all, i dont know why, all the others-- same model # and same drives, read them fine i have 1 that WONT read memorex at all while TY are the best, the rest of the bunch are all up to your experiences
	__________________ I have not been trading for some time now, so please do not ask---- sorry, i cannot help you!

06-04-2006, 02:36 PM	#3
marvelousmarcus Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 24, 2004 Posts: 150	Agreed! Taiyo Yuden -R or +R are some of the best. +R (Yuden) I feel are the very best on the market today.

06-04-2006, 04:16 PM	#4
Anthony33 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 12, 2002 Posts: 408	What is Taiyo Yuden, a brand name? Where can I buy discs like that online or which stores carry them?

06-04-2006, 06:39 PM	#5
padre Cookie baker Frequent Poster Join Date: May 09, 2004 Location: Pennsylvania, US Posts: 389	www.rima.com, www.meritline.com, www.supermediastore.com and many others.

06-06-2006, 03:25 PM	#9
y2k3Joker Why So Serious? Senior Member Join Date: Aug 28, 2003 Location: Arkham Asylum Posts: 1,256	www.blankmedia.ca for Canadians looking to buy media or any other accesories online.

06-06-2006, 11:03 PM	#11
marvelousmarcus Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 24, 2004 Posts: 150	I wouldn't be happy if I received discs on Memorex! I would be rushing to copy them over and probably wouldn't trade again with that trader. If you are going to use store bought discs, I would suggest Verbatim. Maxell, Sony made in Japan discs are good too!

06-07-2006, 03:41 AM	#14
marvelousmarcus Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 24, 2004 Posts: 150	Hey Joker, glad you didn't read the beginning of this thread. I prefer TY! Sony-*made in Japan* only (TY), I personally am not convinced that Verbatim is as great as LS and others think, but they say they are good too! Since Memorex are pretty cheap price-wise, let's set up a trade since you like them. Of course I want my side of the trade on Taiyo Yuden.