Having read this forum, bought a sample pack of dvd-r's to burn on my new Sony DRU510. 100% success for ps2 - included datawrite red 4x, datawrite classic 2x, ritek unbranded & others. Went and ordered 50 datawrite red (cheap from playstationmods.com) & guess what - coaster upon coaster. Disks have data on but ps can't see it. This must be batch variation. I'm going for Ritek from now on. Any thoughts?
Using DRU-500a firmware 1.0g on verbatim 4x datalife's. Topic: Burntimes on Verbatim blanks. It seems odd that using Nero it takes me about 36 minutes to burn a 2x disc with 4.5GB of data (verbatim 2x's). On the 4x discs it takes me about 25 minutes to do the same. Nero indicates that I'm burning at 4x 5+MB/Sec. however it doesn't cut my burn time in half or even near it...any suggestions? BTW, no coasters so far (30 and counting) using verbatim 2x or 4x media.
Hello YYZ check your settings in Nero, there is a setting some where that checks if the disc can be writen to. This takes 10min no matter what and 25-10 is the 15min that it should take. Also are you verifying that the data has been written? That also takes time. I recommend staying with Nero, but see what settings you have. For Media I have had good luck with Opto discs DVD-RW, a fifty spindle with only 8 bad discs and for only $2.5 a disc with tax (Canadian dollars). The 8 is after formating the discs after writting errors, these 8 could not be recovered. Total of 15 failed in writing.
Thanks for the advice, I'll check my Nero settings. BTW, what are typical burn times for filling up (4.5-4.65 GB) a DVD at 4x. I'm using a 512mb cas2 ram on NForce2 mobo with 2500+ Barton CPU. Sorry to get off topic, I'll leave it at that.
You might want to try Pinnacle Instant Copy, it is pretty fast and reliable and if very user friendly right off the bat. Benji
I average 14 minutes for a full 4X burn on a Pioneer A05 drive. Using Nero, this is only a burn not including a verify.
I just got a new Pioneer DVR-A05U after my memorex +R bit the dust. The Pioneer 4x media that came with the drive was perfect, but the K-hypermedia that I bought 10 of (like a dummy) are absolutley useless. Every movie pixellates and stops running about 70% through. NEVER buy K-hypermedia!
You have a really good burner. It accepts cheap media like k-hyper as well as quality media like Verbatim. I would keep away from the cheap stuff, and stick to the good stuff. Verbatim won't let you down... Riteks 4x are good stuff... The cheap stuff will give you pixelation, skips and freezes if it plays at all..
Yeah. You know the real bummer is that it burns like a charm, and even verifies data in Nero. I have no idea that there is an error until I start watching the movie and it freezes up. What a drag.
I use a Mac, so hopefully there is a Mac specialist out there who can help. Just about every other DVD I attempt to burn comes out a coaster. I use Verbatim 2x DVD-R media, and an internal burner made by Sony. What media do you suggest that consistently perform?
I have a NEC 1100A and I've compiled my own list of DVD+R media that works for me: Verbatim, Fuji, Sony, HP, Memorex. These name brands are fairly expensive if you don't get them on sale, but it's risk vs. reward when choosing other brands. However, in my research, I found for this particular drive that any DVD+Rs coded RICOHJPNR00 work well (RICOHJPNW01 for +RWs). (Some Verbatims are CMC but work for me too). I think this is just as important when selecting DVD media, so you should definitely find out what code your DVD+Rs have (use DVDInfo app). From my research, I notice people reported problems with differently-coded media - Smart Buy (PRODISCR01), Princo, Nashua (DATATRAK001), DataTrak (DATATRAK001). Please remember I am just referring to the NEC 1100A only! Anyway, you should check this link to see how compatible media is with your particular drive based on other people's experiences: http://www.dvdrhelp.com/dvdmedia I've been considering these DVD+Rs too: Platinum (RICOHJPNR00) Mirror (RICOHJPNW01) Intenso (RICOHJPNW01) If anyone has any experiences with these DVD+Rs and also has the NEC 1100A, please share your thoughts. BTW, I enjoy reading this forum because it is very informative. Probably saved me from burning dozens of coasters already, so I'm glad everyone shares their own burning experiences.
This is one hell of a long thread and ill be honest with you. I cant be arsed reading it. However, Ritek G04's are excellent and im just starting to have some great success with new Datawrite 4x Yellows (Princo). I now feel Princo have got their act together.
Speaking of which, Best Buy (yes that Best Buy) has 50 Fuji DVD+R's for $75. Seems like a good price. I've had good luck with Fuji on a Sony DRU500A.
I have an iMac with the super drive running OSX 10.2.6 I had a bad experience with Accu but am almost done going through a 50 pack spindle of Samsung Beall 2x DVD-r's without one coaster. I have also just order a pack of US Digital Media 1x and Ritex 4x (recommended by boriqua). I'll let you know the results.
Stumbled upon a find yesterday... Costco by my house had 15 TDK brand DVD-R "For Video" (as opposed to "general purpose") in DVD cases for $39. They burn like a dream (although 2x) and you have the case too. Not the cheapest, but ZERO errors. Pioneer DVR A05U Smartripper 2.4.1 DVD2One 1.0.0 Nero -Goalie
Forget about the Fuji DVD+Rs at Best Buy. Another lure-them-into-store scam (perfected by Circuit City). This appears on Best Buy's website (since Sunday, when sale began): Currently not available online or in store. Check back soon. If you can't buy it online or in the store, how do you get it? It's a sale that exists only in the imagination of Best Buy.
I thought that would be the case, too, but I stopped by anyway. Unbelievably they had not one but two packs on the shelf. Maybe the reason is that this is a new store and they don't want to irritate new customers just yet. So it's a good deal for quality media, $1.50 a disk.
DogBomb, I am living proof that Best Buy had at least one at my store. Which I prompty bought! They are big on not having supplys for sale (bait and switch) which is by the by illegal. I am able to get them to swap products sometimes if they are out or never had them to begin with. Making a stink to the store manager always helps. Tape two of their 25 packs together and call it a 50 pack, it's all they did. These Fuji's (+r) are the only disks I have used, with no issues ever and great compatibility. Good Luck
