just wondering? I am using verbatim dvd-r to back up movies. I am running out and need to purchase more. I see alot of dvd+r's are cheaper. does it matter if i get dvd-r or dvd+r?
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Originally posted by dc1225 View Postjust wondering? I am using verbatim dvd-r to back up movies. I am running out and need to purchase more. I see alot of dvd+r's are cheaper. does it matter if i get dvd-r or dvd+r?
CBR929Even if it's a little thing, do something for those who have need of help, something for which you get no pay but the privilege of doing it.
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Originally posted by dc1225 View Postjust wondering? I am using verbatim dvd-r to back up movies. I am running out and need to purchase more. I see alot of dvd+r's are cheaper. does it matter if i get dvd-r or dvd+r?
CBR929's comments are good, but don't go far enough...
For SL blanks, there's not much to choose from between -R and +R formats... for DL blanks, -R's are useless.
What you should be careful of is the BRAND you buy.
Many major brands, such as Memorex and Phillips, don't make their own discs... that's farmed out to companies like Ritek and CMC Magnetics, and the quality of of these is questionable, at best.
You sound like you're doing some price shopping, and for the headaches and coasters it'll result in, if you go with a 'discount' brand, you're better off sticking with what is working for you.
Better you stick with the Verbatims, or, if you don't mind shopping the web, buy Taiyo Yudens online at competitive prices.
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DC
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Originally posted by Whale2 View PostAny pro or con to using TDKs would be appreciated. They were recently priced at $30 for 50 disks at Amazon. Will I have many coasters?
newegg has Verbatim 4.7GB 16X DVD+R 100 Packs Spindle Disc on sale for $18.99 and here link for you
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Originally posted by DarthCopier View PostCBR929's comments are good, but don't go far enough...
For SL blanks, there's not much to choose from between -R and +R formats... for DL blanks, -R's are useless.
What you should be careful of is the BRAND you buy.
Many major brands, such as Memorex and Phillips, don't make their own discs... that's farmed out to companies like Ritek and CMC Magnetics, and the quality of of these is questionable, at best.
You sound like you're doing some price shopping, and for the headaches and coasters it'll result in, if you go with a 'discount' brand, you're better off sticking with what is working for you.
Better you stick with the Verbatims, or, if you don't mind shopping the web, buy Taiyo Yudens online at competitive prices.
FYI
DC
CBR929Even if it's a little thing, do something for those who have need of help, something for which you get no pay but the privilege of doing it.
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