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thanks for all that info ,boy that certainly covers a lot I would have never known.
as far as my scroll mouse 'nice hint'
we will not be scrolling this thread anymore
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nickicap1
Senior Member
19 Nov 2003 2:24 PM
madyaks
Can be a fatal assumption to thinkthat the brand on the package says anything about the product inside. For example, it's come to my attention that the color of the base of the cake box says more about what's inside the package than the name on the label. I believe a gray base means Ricoh is the actual supplier. I've had very mixed results with Verbatim product and have noticed a correlation between good media and the color of the base.
madyaks
Senior Member
19 Nov 2003 10:10 PM
I agree if I get Verbatim it is a gray bottom or I don't get it.
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abell44
Inactive
19 Nov 2003 11:24 PM
Techbargains.com has a link for 10.00 off 100.00 at Bestbuy.com. Should bring those 100 pk. TDK's down a little more :)
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will123
Inactive
21 Nov 2003 2:48 AM
Meriline, Digital Matrix
dvd+R's @ $0.85 each and cases @ $0.35 ea. with free shipping
Peeps101
Inactive
22 Nov 2003 12:29 AM
Office Max is having all Imation DVD's on sale beginning 11-23-03.
5 packs, with jewel cases-$4.99 (no rebate)
10 packs, with jewel cases-$19.99 (plus $10 mail-in rebate, limit 1)
25 packs, no jewel cases-$37.99 (no rebate)
Available in -R and +R
elfstone
Inactive
22 Nov 2003 7:25 AM
Well that's silly pricing for Office Max. Get five of the five packs for $4.99 with jewel cases and it's $12 cheaper than the 25 pack without jewel cases.
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Peeps101
Inactive
23 Nov 2003 2:43 AM
I report - You decide (LOL)
nickicap1
Senior Member
23 Nov 2003 12:10 PM
elfstone
My guess is the 5-packs & 10-packs are 2.4x and the 25-pack is 4x. They're moving later versions to larger packaging for the most part.
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shoppa31
Newbie
24 Nov 2003 5:18 PM
Sams Club has 50 count Verbatim DVD+R 2.4x spindles for 59.99$ US in my area.
They also have 30 count Verbatim DVD+R 4x spindles for 46.00$ US and 25 count Verbatim DVD-R 4x spindles for 39.00$ US.
Just sharin the info =)
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LeeRoy98
Inactive
28 Nov 2003 11:55 AM
CompUSA in our area is selling store branded DVD-R for $19.99 for a 25 stack. Everyday price of $24.99.
I have tried several of them with excellent results so far.
rocky999
Junior Member
28 Nov 2003 12:00 PM
bestbuy.com, fujifilm dvd+r, 100 pack spindle, after $15 rebate, $94.97.
stennerc
Junior Member
28 Nov 2003 12:53 PM
newegg.com 100pk arita (made by ritek) 2.4 +r for $87 with delivery and 100pk ritek 4x +r for $99 w/delivery
mdd012
Newbie
28 Nov 2003 6:36 PM
These are great deals, just ordered 100 of each, 3 Days Only! (Expires on Nov. 30, 2003)
100 Pack Ritek DVD+R 4.7GB 2.4X Blank Media DVD Plus R Discs $83.00, with Free Ground Shipping.
100 Pack Genuine Ritek DVD-R Silver/Purple 4.7GB Blank Media DVD-R Discs, $74.00, with Free Ground Shipping.
Dealing with DVDmedia which one do you prefer -r or +r and why. Is there going to ever be just onr media?
mdd012
Newbie
29 Nov 2003 10:39 AM
Drizzt66
From what I have read on this forum and the great advise that has been given by the moderators and others that have spent a lot of time researching DVDXCopy. It seems that the consensus is that DVD+r does a more complete burn and has less errors than DVD-r. For testing purposes I have used both. I have a Sony DRU-510a burner that burns both formats. I personally haven't had too many coasters with both formats. I use exclusively Ritek burn media, which I have found and many people on this forum have found to be the best. If I were to guess from what I have read on this forum and elsewhere the DVD+r format will probably win out in the end. The +r format seems to play without errors on more standalone DVD players too. Hope this helps
Drizzt66
Newbie
29 Nov 2003 10:44 AM
Thanks for the responce. I am thinking of buying a new burner. I have a pioneer DVD-rw DVR-104. But I want to have one that will burn both media. I do have a Sony Vaio and will check out the Sony DVD burners.
stennerc
Junior Member
29 Nov 2003 2:10 PM
Starting tomorrow office max is selling Memorex 4x +RW disks 10pk for $20 and a 25pk 4x +R for $25. Thankfully memorex disks work for me.
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Drizzt66
Newbie
29 Nov 2003 8:20 PM
I was looking into the Sony DRU-510A burner and the Plextor PX-708A The only problem with the plextor is that it only burns MPEG-1 format
Does the Sony do both MPEG 1&2? tough one to choose. Any suggestions?
madyaks
Senior Member
29 Nov 2003 8:36 PM
Drizzt66
Why do you say that the Plextor will not burn a MPEG-2 file?
Do you mean the software that comes with it will only encode to MPEG-1?
I have the DRU-510A, and love it. But hey 8x sounds good. :)
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Drizzt66
Newbie
29 Nov 2003 8:48 PM
I was reading the specs and the compatible formats for video cd is mpeg 1 . I do not really need the speed . Everything I have is Sony. I copy me DVD's with dvdxcopy platinum and love it, also I use Pinnacle studio's to do my home movies. I guess I am looking for a burner that will have the least problems with the programs that I already have.
stennerc
Junior Member
30 Nov 2003 11:31 AM
office max also has 50pk Belkin slim jewel cases for $5 (and get $5 refund slip) in addition to the above memorex post listed above
MikeServ
Senior Member
1 Dec 2003 1:30 PM
Drizzt,
Although this is off-topic (and if you want to discuss it further I would appreciate it if you did so in another thread or through PMs) I suggest the DRU-510a. It's a good burner and should give you no problems. It is also compatible with most media and, as Martha would say, that's a good thing.
The Plextor is really fast, but I personally haven't even seen any 8X media around yet, so you won't even be able to take advantage of that speed for a little while - at least not cost-effectively as I'm sure the media will be more expensive. One of our sales guys here at the office tested one a few months ago though and he had no problems.
But, before you dive in, why not shoot the tech-support boys over at 321 an e-mail and ask them what they think? You might get an interesting response. Here's the address: support@321studios.com. Or you could PM 321_w00t - he's one of the DVD XPERTS.
-MikeServ
Drizzt66
Newbie
1 Dec 2003 6:01 PM
Thanks for the response,
Sorry I went off the topic and will check into what you suggested.
shoppa31
Newbie
1 Dec 2003 8:26 PM
I took a trip to OfficeMax.
The Memorex 4x DVD+R 25 pack for 25$ Is a smokin real deal.
No rebate, just buy em and scoot.
Highly recommended.
Thumbs up on the info. =)
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