Verbatim 95310 8.5GB 6x Double Layer DVD+R DL Discs (20pk Spindle)
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Customer Review: The best around...for what its worth...
Summary: 5 Stars
DVD+R DL discs are not nearly as dependable or compatible as standard DVD-R and DVD+R. So that said, even the best, is still a little rough. Verbatim used to put out extremely high quality discs. They changed up their production a little bit and with it the Verbatim quality declined. Original Verbatims used to be perfect for me. Never a bum disc. The new Verbatims are still very good but I get a coaster usually out of every pack. At least one bad burn. I've become accustomed to that with DVD+R DL. The fact is...these degraded Verbatims are still the best DVD+R DL compared to anything else out on the market. New Memorex (yes they changed and got worse), Ricohjpn, Ridata, Playo, etc. All these discs are much poorer in comparison. Of course Verbatim is a little more expensive then the other discs but its worth it. Nothing like spending 20-40 minutes burning a DVD+R DL only for it to fail at 97%. Its a waste of time. So I'd rather spend a little extra for something that 98% of the time works properly and these verbatims are just that. 98% success rate.
I realize that if I could find a better DVD burner, I may have better success in burning, not just with these discs but other brands as well. But finding a good dvd burner is just about as hard as finding good DVD+R DL media.
Though I've tried many other brands, I always come back to Verbatim with my tail between my legs sorta speak. Cause the other brands never work out. So I give this product a 5 star rating, not because its perfect, but because it's as perfect as a DVD+R DL can get for me. Far beyond any other brand on the market.
Customer Review: Works Perfectly with SATA DVD Burner
Summary: 5 Stars
Let me start out by saying that I could NEVER burn a Memorex or any brand DL disk when using an IDE DVD burner (tried 3 different brands of burner). Single layer was fine. I'm not sure why, but I'm guessing there was some limitations in the IDE bus on my motherboard and it was corrupting the data when it came to DL disks. My computer would freeze for a moment and then I'd get an error message of some sort. I tried dozens of different burning software and nothing worked until going to a SATA drive. So if your having trouble burning DL disks try upgrading to a SATA DVD burner.
I finally got a basic level LG SATA drive and all my problems were solved. I've yet to have a bad burn or any coasters that were caused by a bad disk. These Memorex work fine for me and I've used both the 8x and 2.4x versions. I don't notice any difference between the quality of burn with the 8x vs the 2.4x. All the disks work in my PS3 perfectly. I obviously prefer the 8x due to the time difference it takes to burn a disk but you can get the 2.4x cheaper so I tend to buy them. I also believe that a slower burn will give you a better burned DVD that is likely to have less issues when playing back. But, like I said I haven't had any issues with the 8x and the PS3.
I don't think for long term storage of critical data you would want to use a DL disk due to it being more complex in nature and more likely to have issues or fail as it ages. For pure data backups, I use Taiyo Yunden DVD-Rs.
Customer Review: The only Dual Layer media to use!
Summary: 5 Stars
Not all DVD media is created equal. There are many trusted names out there that outsource where they can have their media made cheaply and their product suffers for it. (A good general rule of thumb, stay away from ANY media made from Taiwan and Hong Kong.) And while some cheap media may work for you, it's a gamble that often loses. It is generally agreed among those in the know, Verbatim is one of the most reliable DVD media's around.
After I toyed with cheaper media - and lost some irretrievable memories set down on inferior brands (now coasters), a good friend steered me to Verbatim. I tried it and I have never looked back.
The secret behind the recording quality of Verbatim's DVD media? -- Verbatim's parent company, Mitsubishi Chemical. Mitsubishi is one of the largest chemical companies in the world, and they take the manufacturing of Verbatim DVD-R media very seriously.
Verbatim is also the leader in the production of DVD+R Dual Layer media. No other manufacturer has anything comparable to Verbatim's Dual Layer DVD. Verbatim's Inkjet and Thermal Dual Layer is not only the standard, but really the only viable option in DL media.
Great disc for anyone serious about DVD burning.
Customer Review: VERBATM DVD+R DL 8.5GB 2.4X 20 pk Spindle
Summary: 5 Stars
Best quality dual layers on the market tried several brands such as HP and Memorex and they don't compare to quality. Out of the full 20 pack spindle, no coasters with exception to one; but that was a program error not the disc. Wasted a lot of money buying the other brands and ended up with numerous coasters. I tested out this 20 pack and it is great! I highly recommend eventhough it costs a little more than the other Dual Layers on amazon it is definitely worth it, considering your saving so much purchasing them online than off;its about 2 dollars a disc online. Offline you can pay about 5-7 dollars a disc at general retailers for brands like HP and Memorex....Verbatim is even more than that per a disc. Great trusted brand for all my DVD's that require a dual layer. Enjoyed using this product for the simple fact of no coasters, will be ordering more soon, probably a higher quantity due to the price being low here online. It works at 6X on my computer; this varies depending on the model of your computer/dvd burner. Overall excellent quality highly recommend!Customer Review: These truly are the best!
Summary: 5 Stars
Even though it's labeled 2.4x, my 16x burner burns these at 8x which is much better than the 50 min burn process on the 2.4x ones. I bought the memorex brand after buying the Verbatim's because the memorex offered 5 extra discs at $7 less. That was a big mistake since more than half the memorex 2.4x ones were all not burning correctly. I think 2.4x is just too slow for such a large disc and it's a miracle if you can get just one to work right without stressing out your dvd player lazer. These Verbatims not only burn at 8x, but they read so nicely in my dvd player. I cannot even hear the lazer and doesn't sound like major wear and tear when trying to read Verbatims, the way the memorex's do. Stay away! from Memorex 2.4x 8.5GB discs or any brand of 8.5GB discs that only lets you burn at 2.4x. That speed is just so ridiculous. I didn't buy a 16X burner to burn at 2.4x and it seems 2.4x's are the only ones available, except for these secret 8x Verbatims.