My info regarding the composition of the 12X (not 8X) CDRs
is from running CD Identifier on the CD itself, NOT from the
description on Outpost's webpage.
I'll reiterate again: The 12X CDRs, which Outpost is selling for
$20 per spindle, are
Disc Manufacturer: CMC Magnetics Corp
Dye: Phtalocyanine (Type 6)
Nominal Capacity 702.83Mb (79m 59s 74f)
The 8X CDRs, which Outpost is selling for $15 per spindle are
Disc Manufacturer: CMC Magnetics Corp.
Dye type: Cyanine (Type 0)
Nominal Capacity: 702.83MB (79m 59s 74f / LBA: 359849)
By ALL accounts, Phtalocyanine is the better dye medium:
longer lasting, compatible with more players. Most/all of the
expensive disc lines use Phtalocyanine for the dye.
Bottom line: If you are buying discs as toss aways to distribute
music to friends or whatever, and if they are compatible with
everyone's players, go ahead and buy the $15 discs.
But for any data application or for greater compatibility, I'd
pay the extra 10 cents per disc and get the 12X rated discs.
Oh, and note that the bulk 100 pack CDRs that CompUSA sells for
$30 (on sale) are also Phtalocyanine...I would not buy the $15
packs thinking you're gonna make any money on them...Anyone would
be a fool to pay much more than $15-20 a pack for them!
Kwad