@IHoe No worries mate i back up your statment all the way I would never go to those shops in the first place.
I picked up a case of Sony DVD+RW. Looked in Radio Shack for Verbatim, all I found were those cool vinyl record CD-Rs for $10, you bet I bought them! Going to try the Sonys, if they don't work I'm going to throw my PC out the window with me on top.
OK, AnyDVD decrypts the DVD just fine. CloneDVD works up until it prepares to write the film; the box pops up and it tells me to insert a blank disc. When I do (Sony DVD-RW), the program doesn't seem to detect it, the box isn't going away. What do you think my issue is?
As Arniebear pointed out.... your firmware is as up to date as it can be but still your drive doesn't recognize any disks..... sounds like it's time for a new burner!
Ok, it's writing the DVD...It looks like it stopped at 3% with 15 min. to go, and it's been like that for 5. What should I do, just go to bed and let it burn? Thanks, Kegan
This morning, CloneDVD failed, saying 'writing to...media was not successful. media write error A write error has ocurred, probably caused by a bad media Pleas replace the media and try again.' I've tried 4 discs, can I safely say it's my burner?
If it were me I would bury it, considering new burners are cheap and more up to date. In fact Office Max has a Lite-on on sale for 40.00 it should even booktype/bitset.
Thanks to all, especially arniebear for recommending the writer; Walmart had it for $80, but since we don't have an OfficeMax around, I wasn't complaining. The disc appears to have burned properly, using my Sonys. I have a handful of Memorex though, gonna have a lot of clay pigeons now Thanks again! Kegan PS- to borhan9: I don't know the brand, not listed, but it's at least 2-3 y/o. Why, do you need a free paperweight LOL?
If you are contemplating a new burner then check online at newegg, they got some of the best prices and they deliver to your door. You can also get that Office Max burner going online also. WalMart is great to shop at for bargains but sometimes you can get it cheaper elsewhere. If you are having no problems with the Sony's then continue on with your burner, just dump the Memorex they are really nasty media. Good luck and happy burning to your
Nope matei didnt want your burner i just wanted to know if it was a reliable brand and if its time wasnt up but its seems to be that way. Time for a change.
Please, I'm begging you to take it! Funny that there's no maker's brand, yeah? Oh well, as I said, it's a good paperweight. Cheers, Kegan
On another subject, anyone know an easy-to-use (preferably free) DVD label making program; I want to scan my DVD labels and put them on my burnt ones. Cheers, Kegan
Putting labels directly on DVD's is really not a good thing it can cause the disk to go off balance and not play well in your player, also can come off if not placed correctly. If you want artwork try a cd printer, lightscribe burner or just plain sharpie. Using labels will only cause you problems down the road.
Hi kzm007 Don't think I'd go the thermal printer route - quite costly Better - get an Epson R200/R300 series. These will print to dvd/cd inkjet printable discs. I've been using one for over 1½ - they look pretty darn good - almost hard to tell the difference between the original.
@IHoe Wow, those look so good makes me want to run right out and buy one, unfortunately my Sharpie is stuck to my fingers so I can't get my wallet out
Thanks< and nice pics! I will check the Epson out. I just have a little question that's way off-topic, but I hope the moderators will forgive me; this is wierd! When I typed the comma after 'thanks' above, it was an arrow instead (look on your keys, the comma and period were doing their secondary commands by themselves). I turned off CAPSLOCK, but they still did it, then they went back to normal. Anyone ever hear of that or know why? Finally, I'd like to say kudos to AFTERDAWN.COM!- The One Forum That Gives Answers That Actually Work (helluva slogan, yeah?) Cheers -Kegan
