Warm - TDK 4X DVD+R 100pk for 120, No Rebate - BB

[osiris3mc]

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Not the hottest deal ever, but no rebate makes them temping...

Also, these any good, lots of coasters or what? (I imagine TDK wouldn't put their label on some crappy disc.)

 

[akiraxtc]

Just fetched some of these at my Local BB, my spindle has CMC Magnetics discs

 

[Sepen]

Originally posted by: akiraxtc
Just fetched some of these at my Local BB, my spindle has CMC Magnetics discs

I recently picked up 3 of the + and they are Ricohs. Burn at 8x in my TDK burner.

 

[monodax]

MicroCenter has 4X DVD+R and -R's for .69c a Disc @ Quanity 100, if you purhcase them in 25 counts they are 19.99 a spindle. They are Platinum Grade "A" disc. You can see them on their advertised specials page of their site. I personally burn only Memorex Media @ 8x but these seem like a good deal anyways.

 

[patj]

Microcenter discs


Shop4tech discs

 

[frankqfrank]

hey i got some memorex's at BB for $1 each no rebates last week

how do I tell what disc they are, who makes them?

 

[cubanx]

Originally posted by: frankqfrank
hey i got some memorex's at BB for $1 each no rebates last week

how do I tell what disc they are, who makes them?

DVDInfo

 

[TEEZLE]

Just ordered 100 discs of the MicroCenter discs. With there write on label I couldn't pass them up Thanks AT!!

 

[brucekatz]

Originally posted by: TEEZLE
Just ordered 100 discs of the MicroCenter discs. With there write on label I couldn't pass them up Thanks AT!!

Do you know Microcenter's return policy? I have hard time returning CMC DVD to OD this afternoon, now I am stucked with 47 uselss disc.

 

[TheBoyBlunder]

Link to the +R media at microcenter.

 

[TEEZLE]

Originally posted by: brucekatz

Originally posted by: TEEZLE
Just ordered 100 discs of the MicroCenter discs. With there write on label I couldn't pass them up Thanks AT!!

Do you know Microcenter's return policy? I have hard time returning CMC DVD to OD this afternoon, now I am stucked with 47 uselss disc.

No sorry I do not. BTW I have the Lite-on drive from that CC special.

 

[Maruzo]

Does anyone has the disc id on the microcenter dvd+r discs? tia!

 

[TheRealDeal]

IMHO TDK is a top notch brand. I haven't had any coasters and video quality is superb. They register as RICOHJPH R01. FYI, this is the same media packed into the Memorex 50 pack DVD+R 4x. Memorex can usually be found on sale for less $$.

 

[Cypherdude1]

After you use those MicroCenter Platinum Series DVD+R media, could you return here and tell us what your recording results are? I expect to buy a Lite-On 811S or Lite-On SOHW-812S soon and am looking into DVD+R 4x recording media quality. Anyone else using those MicroCenter Platinum Series DVD+R media is also encouraged to return here with their recording results.

Originally posted by: monodax
MicroCenter has 4X DVD+R and -R's for .69c a Disc @ Quanity 100, if you purhcase them in 25 counts they are 19.99 a spindle. They are Platinum Grade "A" disc. You can see them on their advertised specials page of their site. I personally burn only Memorex Media @ 8x but these seem like a good deal anyways.

 

[monodax]

The local Microcenter where I live in Duluth has now got over 50 packs of 25 of +R and -R in stock. I do not recommend the +R's if you are looking to burn them @ 8x. I have a Plextor 8x Burner which will normally burn about any good +R media @ 8x but these only show up as 4x. I asked the manager today about it as I am good friends with him and he laughed and said he had the same problem lol. They are good I would assume for 4x but they definitely suck if you need them to burn @ 8x.

Here's the DVDInfo Pro (Media Info Description)

Media Information
Region information N/A not a DVD-VIDEO
Media code/Manufacturer ID AML 001
Format Capacity Not Formatted
Free Blocks 405405696
Free Capacity 4.38GB(4.70GB)
Book Type DVD+R
Media Type DVD+R
Media Id Code Speed 4.0x 5540KBps
Available Write Descriptor CLV 4.0x 5540KBps
Available Write Descriptor CLV 2.4x 3324KBps
Linear Density Blank Disc
Track Density Unknown
Number of Layers 1

 

[Maruzo]

Thanks for the disc info, Monodax.

AML? Never heard of this manufacturer.

 

[Cypherdude1]

If you ever make a coaster, don't throw it away just yet. Try breaking it in half to see how the surface behaves. I heard some disk makers use a cheap glue-on surface. See if the surface comes off when you break the disk.

Originally posted by: monodax
The local Microcenter where I live in Duluth has now got over 50 packs of 25 of +R and -R in stock. I do not recommend the +R's if you are looking to burn them @ 8x. I have a Plextor 8x Burner which will normally burn about any good +R media @ 8x but these only show up as 4x. I asked the manager today about it as I am good friends with him and he laughed and said he had the same problem lol. They are good I would assume for 4x but they definitely suck if you need them to burn @ 8x.

Here's the DVDInfo Pro (Media Info Description)

Media Information
Region information N/A not a DVD-VIDEO
Media code/Manufacturer ID AML 001
Format Capacity Not Formatted
Free Blocks 405405696
Free Capacity 4.38GB(4.70GB)
Book Type DVD+R
Media Type DVD+R
Media Id Code Speed 4.0x 5540KBps
Available Write Descriptor CLV 4.0x 5540KBps
Available Write Descriptor CLV 2.4x 3324KBps
Linear Density Blank Disc
Track Density Unknown
Number of Layers 1

 

[JameyF]

Originally posted by: TheRealDeal
IMHO TDK is a top notch brand. I haven't had any coasters and video quality is superb. They register as RICOHJPH R01. FYI, this is the same media packed into the Memorex 50 pack DVD+R 4x. Memorex can usually be found on sale for less $$.

It's also the same as the Imations 4x DVD+R that are selling at office depot for $75 per 100 after coupons, delivery and tax. I purchased those, and I have burnt 2 discs so far with one error attributed to the software and the second was perfect. Both play on my newer DVD player, but niether play on my older Toshiba 5109. The toshiba will play Ritek G03 DVD-R discs. I'm sure it's a media compatibility issue.


EDIT:...they both burned at 8x on my TDK (Plextor 708a rebadged).

 

[NuKe9]

Originally posted by: JameyF

Originally posted by: TheRealDeal IMHO TDK is a top notch brand. I haven't had any coasters and video quality is superb. They register as RICOHJPH R01. FYI, this is the same media packed into the Memorex 50 pack DVD+R 4x. Memorex can usually be found on sale for less $$.

It's also the same as the Imations 4x DVD+R that are selling at office depot for $75 per 100 after coupons, delivery and tax. I purchased those, and I have burnt 2 discs so far with one error attributed to the software and the second was perfect. Both play on my newer DVD player, but niether play on my older Toshiba 5109. The toshiba will play Ritek G03 DVD-R discs. I'm sure it's a media compatibility issue. EDIT:...they both burned at 8x on my TDK (Plextor 708a rebadged).

Not sure if your drive supports this, i'm kinda new to this DVD stuff. On some drives, you can do whats called bitsetting. When you burn a +R disc, you tell it put the code in for a DVD-ROM. This code is read by all DVD players, some don't support +R and others won't support it. By bitsetting the disc to DVD-ROM, it thinks it's a regular pressed DVD. I've heard this works rather well, if you can get your drive to do it.

BTW, I bought some of those -R and +R Platinum disc's from Microcenter today. Did a test shrink on Escaflowne-The Movie and it burned perfectly. This is on a Lite-On 851S. No bitsetting for me yet, unfortunately. I did notice that the +R discs are much less compatible than the -R though. I picked up both to just do some testing, etc. Guess I'll use the +R's for data and the -R's for movies right now.

Tom

 

[Cypherdude1]

That's strange about the DVD+R's being less compatible than the DVD-R's. The DVD+RW Format Comparison Page claims DVD+R is more compatible than DVD-R's.

Originally posted by: NuKe9

Not sure if your drive supports this, i'm kinda new to this DVD stuff. On some drives, you can do whats called bitsetting. When you burn a +R disc, you tell it put the code in for a DVD-ROM. This code is read by all DVD players, some don't support +R and others won't support it. By bitsetting the disc to DVD-ROM, it thinks it's a regular pressed DVD. I've heard this works rather well, if you can get your drive to do it.

BTW, I bought some of those -R and +R Platinum disc's from Microcenter today. Did a test shrink on Escaflowne-The Movie and it burned perfectly. This is on a Lite-On 851S. No bitsetting for me yet, unfortunately. I did notice that the +R discs are much less compatible than the -R though. I picked up both to just do some testing, etc. Guess I'll use the +R's for data and the -R's for movies right now.

Tom

 

[Cypherdude1]

Both the Best Buy TDK 100 DVD+R and the MicroCenter Platinum DVD+R deals are gone. BB raised their price and MC removed the item completely.

Originally posted by: osiris3mc
Link

Not the hottest deal ever, but no rebate makes them temping...

Also, these any good, lots of coasters or what? (I imagine TDK wouldn't put their label on some crappy disc.)

 

[NuKe9]

Originally posted by: Cypherdude1
That's strange about the DVD+R's being less compatible than the DVD-R's. The DVD+RW Format Comparison Page claims DVD+R is more compatible than DVD-R's.

Originally posted by: NuKe9 Not sure if your drive supports this, i'm kinda new to this DVD stuff. On some drives, you can do whats called bitsetting. When you burn a +R disc, you tell it put the code in for a DVD-ROM. This code is read by all DVD players, some don't support +R and others won't support it. By bitsetting the disc to DVD-ROM, it thinks it's a regular pressed DVD. I've heard this works rather well, if you can get your drive to do it. BTW, I bought some of those -R and +R Platinum disc's from Microcenter today. Did a test shrink on Escaflowne-The Movie and it burned perfectly. This is on a Lite-On 851S. No bitsetting for me yet, unfortunately. I did notice that the +R discs are much less compatible than the -R though. I picked up both to just do some testing, etc. Guess I'll use the +R's for data and the -R's for movies right now. Tom

Just from my experience with them (a whole weeks worth.. LOL) I've noticed the -R's working in alot more stuff. Computer DVD drives and set-top players. Although, +R combined with bitsetting would yield the ultimate in compatability.

I also did notice that MC pulled the media off the web site. It should still be onsale in the store, if you have one close...

 

[NuKe9]

I'll be taking these Platinum -R discs back to Micro Center today, my 851S refuses to burn them!! Just a heads up, for people on the OM PD quest...

Tom