Verbatim DVD-R 100PK 4.7GB 16X

[UnderPantKnome]

Hi,

I was looking for some DVD Media at Newegg and came across this Text.

Purchase must be made between 06/16/09 - 06/30/09. Rebate must be postmark by 07/30/09.

I never try Verbatim before so not sure of the quality, but for $16.99 what the heck.

 

[mvbighead]

For two bucks more, you could get these RiData disks:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...edia-_-LP3B-_-17505010

No messing with rebates, and they work great. I have used some Verbatims, but had issues here and there. Never had a problem with RiData disks myself, but I'm sure some prefer Verbatim over RiData, and vice versa. Just FYI to those that are interested in the above deal.

 

[brblx]

i've always had luck with verbatim, but that doesn't seem that hot.

used to be able to buy 50 packs all day for <$10 (circuit city usually a different brand every week, 50 for 6.99 or 100 for like 10.99), although those deals have been drying up for me since CC closed and best buy lost their competition.

 

[Odeen]

The difference is that Verbatims are generally better quality discs than RiData. So it may be the case of getting what you pay for, especially if the discs are meant to play back on finicky older DVD players, or to be stored for extended periods of time....

 

[MustISO]

It really depends on where the discs were made (at least it used to). Verbatim that had MCC media ID were really good quality. Some of the RiData may be Taiyo Yuden DVD's which are good quality as well.

More info on DVD media:
http://www.digitalfaq.com/reviews/dvd-media.htm

 

[kmmatney]

I recently bought a 50-pack of these from NewEgg. My various DVD players and devices around the house have trouble with other brands, while these worked great in everything. I would highly recommend these disks - I would pay more for these, any day - it's hard to put a price on something that just works in every device you put it in.

 

[VirtualLarry]

Everybody raves about Verbatims, but I have to agree with someone that said that they changed their formulation. If you have a recent-make DVD burner, they are fine, but if your DVD burner is a few years old, it won't properly burn the "new" Verbatims.
My laptop is from 2005, it has a dual-layer/dual-format DVD burner, and it can't burn the "new" verbs. Sometimes it won't even see the blank disc. Yet it's fine with some TDKs.

 

[jackschmittusa]

VirtualLarry

Have you upgraded the firmware on your drive? It should allow you to use newer media that was not available at the time of the drive's manufacture.