Best blank DVD brands?

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  1. gregxiu

    gregxiu Member

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    I am using Generic blank DVD-discs. I bought them at Fry's. Its the GQ brand. What blank DVD brand would be best if I wanted to backup a movie and play it on my PS2 or regular DVD player?


    Verbatim?
    Sony?
    Maxell?
    TDK?

    Any others?
     
    gregxiu, Jul 24, 2006
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  2. djgizmo

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    Ridata / Ritek

    Hands down overall the best brand.
     
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    Mr_Pink Regular member

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    I think that's the first time I've read on these boards that someone hasn't mentioned TY or Verbatim as best media.

    Ridata/Ritek? Some rank that like third or fourth.

    TY is probably the best with Verbatim a very close second.

    PS Check out the media forum. You'll have all your questions answered there.
     
    Mr_Pink, Jul 24, 2006
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    SLaTheR Regular member

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    Taiyo Yuden is definately the best. Have burned over 300 titles and never had a coaster.
     
    SLaTheR, Jul 24, 2006
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    Ridata / Ritek ? are you serious ? I think he was joking

    Taiyo Yuden and Verbatim are the best
     
    mainomega, Jul 24, 2006
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    No, I'm not joking. Dollar per dollar, Ri has always been more efficient.
     
    djgizmo, Jul 25, 2006
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    djgizmo is right. 400+ Ridata and no costers. They may not be the best, but for the price, you cant beatum'
     
    Noqoilpi, Jul 25, 2006
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    I use TY's for my "top shelf" movies I like to call them. Everyday back ups go on Verbatim. No problems with either. When you buy the verbatims on sale its a pretty good value. I think I paid 15 dollars US for 50 at best buy last month...So I bought 200 just to have lying around.
     
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    Joshewah, Jul 25, 2006
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  10. djgizmo

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    eh, I don't like buying branded media. TY and Ri are the only ones I know you can easily get unbranded (silver on silver)

    But good call on the info for the verbatims deals at BB. Thanks
     
    djgizmo, Jul 25, 2006
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    i only use Verbatims. i have had only one problem since i have got exclusively Verbatims. one problem in 500 burns, not too bad.
     
    chayne04, Jul 25, 2006
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    I've never ever once had a coaster or any problems @ all with with Maxell.
     
    JulesWinn, Jul 25, 2006
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    I agree with all the verbatim fans out there. only 1 coaster out of 900 and that was cause the power went out during the burning process. If you have an office max in you area, they go on sale for 14.99 for a 50 pack all the time.
     
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  14. djgizmo

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    Yea, Office Max / Office depot is ok, but what about UNBRANDED blanks? you can't get them there. ;o)
     
    djgizmo, Jul 25, 2006
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    DocTY will tell you..... it's Taiyo Yuden best with Verbatim not far behind if not tied! check these scans out... not bad from a new drive learning it's write strategies:

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    LightScribe Verbatim, 16x +R

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    Taiyo Yuden ink jet hub printable, +R, 8x
     
    IHoe, Jul 25, 2006
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