DVD Media question

[waylman]

With my DVD burner, I will be backing up my DVD collection. The burner is dual format so, which media should I buy? + or - ? IIRC, - is more compatible with DVD players but I just wanted to make sure. thanks

edit: also, what are some good media brands that you guys have used?

 

[MustISO]

Burn one of each and see what your DVD player likes. I have one player that likes both and one that only reads -R. I personally like -R because to me it seems like the older players like it better.

I prefer name brand media, Verbatim, TDK, Pioneer, Panasonic etc. Never had an issue.

 

[waylman]

i see memorex 4x dvd+r media is cheap at Office Depot right now. any experience with that media?

 

[Shmorq]

Originally posted by: waylman
i see memorex 4x dvd+r media is cheap at Office Depot right now. any experience with that media?

The Memorex 4x DVD+R is made by Ricoh which is one of the best. I've bought some from Office Depot on past deals and have no problems burning them and playing them on my Pioneer 434 standalone player.

And just as a little tidbit, from what I've been reading, the Memorex 4X DVD-R isn't of very good quality. I haven't purchsed any so don't know if this is true.

-Shmorq

 

[MustISO]

I have 50 of them but I have yet to use them. I still have some other media to use. I should do some test burns to see if it's okay. I've heard mixed reviews from people. I used maxell for a while and had no problems.

How are you planning to do the backups? I use DVDDecrypter, IFOEdit and DVDShrink/DVD2One or CCE.

 

[waylman]

i was just planning on using dvd xcopy since im a n00b. bad idea?

 

[FFactory0x]

Yea memorex +r are good

there -r stuff is made by cmc magnetics :frown:

Its a crap shoot with media. I suggest you buy a 5 pack of each and try them out then buy a spindle