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post #121 of 159
5/31/06 at 12:48pm

Re: Dual Layer Media Deals

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Originally Posted by Mark_TS
we need to see $1.00 per disc packs-without having to buy 100 at a time-I think the companies are milking us.


I think the problem is there are just so many more single layer burners out there that the sales are not as lucrative an they see Dual Layer as a Niche. My 3550 is capable but there are still way too many compatibility problems even if you bitrate set the disk. I'd rather just use single layer disks and be creative with my use of the 4.56 GB of space. I just bought a Spindle of a 100 verbatims for $27 can't beat that price
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post #122 of 159
5/31/06 at 12:52pm
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The interesting thing about compatability is, I have had no problem. In fact, the DL discs (+ media) burned on my Pioneer 109 w/ firmware 1.58 and Toast 6.12, which isn't even the current version, play on absolutely everything. And I mean everything. They even play on my Sony player from 1997, which has never played any other burned disc.
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post #123 of 159
6/2/06 at 11:28pm

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well, out of 30 discs,one package (15) of the Memorex have bit the dust
Anyone have luck getting refunds or more discs as replacments?
Are they really picky?
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post #124 of 159
6/3/06 at 8:10am
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They have an online claim form. Fill it out and just maybe in several months you might receive a few discs.

I had a spindle of 25 which had 17 defectives. After multiple requests, I received 9 replacements. So, in the end I paid $50 for 17 usable discs.
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post #125 of 159
6/4/06 at 12:45pm
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More of the same. Best Buy has Verbatim 20 packs for $40 this week.
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post #126 of 159
6/9/06 at 8:42pm

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I don't think anybody'll be jumping on this one, but buy.com has 25 Memorex for $40:

http://www.buy.com/retail/product.as...54&dcaid=17654

Some interesting (positive!) customer reviews...
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post #127 of 159
6/9/06 at 9:45pm
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Interesting reviews. The fact that they are so serverely positive just makes me incredibly suspicious. I know hardware and software tends to be a major source of burning problems, but I use a Mac with the latest OS, a Pioneer 109 with the latest firmware and Toast and I have serious problems with Memorex media, but not a single problem with Verbatim. Those reviews sound like shills if ever I heard them.
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post #128 of 159
6/10/06 at 6:58pm

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Does anyone know why the DL media hasn't really dropped in price in comparison to SL media? They seem to be on average minimum $2 per disc when on sale (for a reputable brand like Verbatim) and slightly higher when regular price. Has Hollywood lobbied the disc makers because of the piracy issue (an identical copy can be made with no compression loss), or is it just that DL media is more expensive to manufacture?
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post #129 of 159
6/10/06 at 7:24pm
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I doubt the studios have any say over it. Free market. They are certainly more expensive to make, but the lack of price drops would most likely be any of, or some combination of, lack of demand and lack of manufacturers. The discs seems pretty easy to get, so I expect it is lack of demand.
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post #130 of 159
6/18/06 at 6:44pm
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This week Best Buy has 25 pack spindles of Memorex for $40. I just may give them a try. If they give me problems, I will just return them.
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post #131 of 159
6/19/06 at 11:09am

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My last spindle of 25 Memorex resulted in 4 coasters. I would stay away even when their on sale.
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post #132 of 159
6/19/06 at 11:26am
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Well, my only spindle of Memorex resulted in 17 coasters (out of 25) so you did a lot better then I did. In the end you're probably right. I wonder if the newer, 4x Ritek DL media is any better then their crappy 2.4x ones, which Memorex sells.
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post #133 of 159
6/19/06 at 2:12pm

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From what I've read some have got good results after upgrading their firmware, but their still very poor quality. Their failure rate is still too high.
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post #134 of 159
6/20/06 at 1:35pm
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Anyone try those Playo media from Meritline? I might give them a shot, at least to see what manufacturer they are and if they are any good.
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post #135 of 159
6/20/06 at 3:05pm

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According to the reviews on this site, the Playo DVD-R's are UME01, and the DVD+R's are AML002.

Edit: Oops, those are single layer. You might have to buy them to find out the dual layer IDs.
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post #136 of 159
6/20/06 at 3:26pm
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Yeah, those media codes are a mystery to me as well. Not exactly obvious what they are, though it's obvious they aren't Ritek or something else recognizable. Of course, as far as I know, there are still only 2 manufacturers of DL media (maybe it's three now, if Fuji is making them) so odds are it is Ritek. Odd how Ritek single layer media is so good and the DL is so bad.
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post #137 of 159
6/20/06 at 4:29pm

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Given my aversion to the possibility of getting coasters, I always stick with Verbatim DL's. Never a problem disc, and I've been able to get them for $2 apiece at Best Buy. Not that I'm happy about paying 10 times what good SL's cost, but whaddaya gonna do?
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post #138 of 159
6/21/06 at 5:59am

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I have to agree with Seymour. Verbatim are the only brand I use for DL. Anything else at this point isn't worth the headache and frustration.
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post #139 of 159
6/23/06 at 7:57am

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Newegg has Verbatims on sale.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817131163
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post #140 of 159
6/23/06 at 12:05pm

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Originally Posted by Reginald Trent
Amazon has them for the same price, but with a $15 rebate if you buy two 10-packs. Comes out to $1.71 per disc after rebate and A9 discount.

Product link

Rebate link (Exp. 07/15/06)

Edit: The rebate is only valid if you buy through Amazon.com, where it's now out of stock. It won't work on purchases made through Amazon Marketplace sellers.
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post #141 of 159
6/24/06 at 10:58pm

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well, that really sucks-they have ONE pack left, (and not their usual cheery -"but more are on the way!) and of course the free shipping and rebate are only good if you buy 2.
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post #142 of 159
6/25/06 at 8:56am
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Best Buy has Fuji 25 pack spindles for $40. A little research seem to indicate the Fuji jewel boxes are Ricoh, but the spindles are Ritek, with the standard problems. Has anyone here bought any Fuji spindles and checked the media code?
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post #143 of 159
6/26/06 at 9:57am

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Anybody know if Taiyo Yuden plan on making dual layers anytime soon? I've used their single-layer DVD+R discs exclusively and have yet to burn a coaster after many, many discs. I can even burn their 8x at 16x with no problems.
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post #144 of 159
7/4/06 at 8:36am

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The Yuden discs are supposed to be 6 out of 5 stars, I keep reading-I wish they would make DL;
I had a BB 10% coupon and bought 20 VERBATUM for $45-$2.25 each-althought Tax brought it back to almost $50... Thought better safe than sorry;
Saw FUJI 15 pack for $30 at FRYs. But I guess FUJI DLs are iffy too, eh?
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post #145 of 159
7/4/06 at 8:54am

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Newegg has the 10-pack Verbatim DLs on a July 4th promotion for 16.99 after rebate, with free shipping...

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post #146 of 159
7/7/06 at 1:58pm

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Originally Posted by Seymour Uranowitz
Amazon has them for the same price, but with a $15 rebate if you buy two 10-packs. Comes out to $1.71 per disc after rebate and A9 discount.

Product link

Rebate link (Exp. 07/15/06)

Edit: The rebate is only valid if you buy through Amazon.com, where it's now out of stock. It won't work on purchases made through Amazon Marketplace sellers.
Amazon now has these back in stock, so the rebate is valid again.
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post #147 of 159
7/9/06 at 8:08pm
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Best Buy has Fuji 15 pack spindles for $25. Unfortunately, feedback on Fuji DL media is spotty.

Office Depot has their house brand 25 pack Spindles for $40. I have found no feedback on any OD brand DL media, but their SL media is mostly Ritek.

Neither worth the risk in my book.
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post #148 of 159
8/6/06 at 6:23am

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Best Buy has the Verbatim DVD+R DL 20-pack spindles on sale this week for $35 ($1.75 per disc). No rebate. Time to stock up...

Link
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post #149 of 159
8/6/06 at 6:58am
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Finally, Verbatim breaks the $2 level, even if not by much.
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post #150 of 159
8/24/06 at 12:09pm

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In case you missed it at

http://www.hometheaterforum.com/deals/deals.php

www.supermedia.com has 10 Pack Verbatim 2.4X to 8X Double Layer DVD+R DL in cake box at $12.99 after $7 rebate. Shipping is free.

Alas, expires today 08/24/2006


http://www.supermediastore.com/verba...=gotapex060824
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