Whats the best backup dvd

italianbull · 04-02-2008, 10:32 PM

Whats the best backup dvd that you can buy at a place like wal mart.

concorde · 04-04-2008, 12:32 AM

How do you mean? Do you want to back up a lot of info, or a normal amount?
Dual layer(make sure your DVD drive is dual layer with the DL designation) can store more info-costs more than a single layer, which, of course stores less. I find that Maxell CDs/DVDs the entire label/recording surface CRACKS AND PEELS right off the plastic disc counterpart if it is washed (yes, I wash CDs and DVDs

)-so if you are obsessive compulsive with washing, avoid these.

HippieGirl · 04-04-2008, 12:42 AM

Here's a great site about media brands http://www.digitalfaq.com/media/dvdmedia.htm

dznutz · 04-04-2008, 12:46 AM

look for made in japan.
my local walmart has maxel made in japan discs.

the general rule:
made in japan > made in singapore > made in taiwan (verbatim) > made in taiwan (HP)

g25racer · 04-04-2008, 01:08 AM

I forgot who makes them but i saw them at ciruitcity. They were dual layer dvd's that wer gold and guaranteed to last 100yrs+!! Kinda expensive though.

dznutz · 04-04-2008, 09:48 AM

it's deceptive. the gold will last for a hundred years but what about the dye? good dye degrades slowly over time. anybody who bought kodak gold crap.... i feel sorry for you. gold reflective layer but with cheapo dye.

g25racer · 04-04-2008, 05:21 PM

I didnt buy them but thought they were cool. Not any more. Thanks for the info!!

fred333 · 04-08-2008, 03:46 PM

Great review. Thanks for the heads up.

HippieGirl · 04-09-2008, 05:38 AM

That guide is golden to me ...

32 cents a disk should get you good, quality DVDs. Dual Layers are a bit more. I buy TY's only. I get a 100 spindle for under $40 shipped right to my door.

dznutz · 04-09-2008, 06:58 AM

hippiegirl, that guide is outdated and hasn't been updated. it's only true for media 8x and slower. with the newest firmware you should burn too many coasters as noted on that site

for 16x go for verbatims. made in japan yuden's and maxel's quality dropped after 8x but is still above average. tdk has been known for degredation issues. same for ritek. sony media is just above average

for cheap ty's look for made in japan sony 8x + whenever there's a sale. do a price match at sears. they seem to have old stock

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dznutz Platinum Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: california Age: 28 Posts: 539	look for made in japan. my local walmart has maxel made in japan discs. the general rule: made in japan > made in singapore > made in taiwan (verbatim) > made in taiwan (HP) __________________ ANTEC 900 COOLERMASTER EXTREME 500w MSI NEO-F p35 INTEL E4500 EVGA geforce 7300gs 2gb CORSAIR XMS2 SAMSUNG SH-203N SATA SEAGATE BARRACUDA 1Tb SATA AIRLINK 101 300n pci XP PRO 32 bit, VISTA ULTIMATE 64 bit

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g25racer Diamond Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,583	I forgot who makes them but i saw them at ciruitcity. They were dual layer dvd's that wer gold and guaranteed to last 100yrs+!! Kinda expensive though. __________________ CPU - AMD Athlon 64x2 5200+ @ 2.6ghz Ram - 2GB Stock clock HD - 320gb seagate & Samsung 750gb 32mb cache GPU - XFX 8600GT XXX Zalman @ 680 or 700mhz PSU - Ultra X-finity 600watt OS - Vista Home Premium(32) & XP Pro and Vista Audio - JVC 460watts Control - Logitech G25 Wheel & Logitech Rumblepad 2 Games - GTR2 and LFS -- Race Sim's for Life --

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dznutz Platinum Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: california Age: 28 Posts: 539	it's deceptive. the gold will last for a hundred years but what about the dye? good dye degrades slowly over time. anybody who bought kodak gold crap.... i feel sorry for you. gold reflective layer but with cheapo dye. __________________ ANTEC 900 COOLERMASTER EXTREME 500w MSI NEO-F p35 INTEL E4500 EVGA geforce 7300gs 2gb CORSAIR XMS2 SAMSUNG SH-203N SATA SEAGATE BARRACUDA 1Tb SATA AIRLINK 101 300n pci XP PRO 32 bit, VISTA ULTIMATE 64 bit

04-04-2008, 05:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
g25racer Diamond Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,583	I didnt buy them but thought they were cool. Not any more. Thanks for the info!! __________________ CPU - AMD Athlon 64x2 5200+ @ 2.6ghz Ram - 2GB Stock clock HD - 320gb seagate & Samsung 750gb 32mb cache GPU - XFX 8600GT XXX Zalman @ 680 or 700mhz PSU - Ultra X-finity 600watt OS - Vista Home Premium(32) & XP Pro and Vista Audio - JVC 460watts Control - Logitech G25 Wheel & Logitech Rumblepad 2 Games - GTR2 and LFS -- Race Sim's for Life --

04-04-2008, 12:32 AM	#2 (permalink)
concorde Silver Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Washington Posts: 150	How do you mean? Do you want to back up a lot of info, or a normal amount? Dual layer(make sure your DVD drive is dual layer with the DL designation) can store more info-costs more than a single layer, which, of course stores less. I find that Maxell CDs/DVDs the entire label/recording surface CRACKS AND PEELS right off the plastic disc counterpart if it is washed (yes, I wash CDs and DVDs )-so if you are obsessive compulsive with washing, avoid these.

04-04-2008, 12:42 AM	#3 (permalink)
HippieGirl Bronze Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Purgatory - really! Posts: 70	Here's a great site about media brands http://www.digitalfaq.com/media/dvdmedia.htm

04-08-2008, 03:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
fred333 New Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: CO Posts: 22	Great review. Thanks for the heads up. __________________ Going through comp TIA training right now.

04-09-2008, 05:38 AM	#9 (permalink)
HippieGirl Bronze Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Purgatory - really! Posts: 70	That guide is golden to me ... 32 cents a disk should get you good, quality DVDs. Dual Layers are a bit more. I buy TY's only. I get a 100 spindle for under $40 shipped right to my door.

04-09-2008, 06:58 AM	#10 (permalink)
dznutz Platinum Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: california Age: 28 Posts: 539	hippiegirl, that guide is outdated and hasn't been updated. it's only true for media 8x and slower. with the newest firmware you should burn too many coasters as noted on that site for 16x go for verbatims. made in japan yuden's and maxel's quality dropped after 8x but is still above average. tdk has been known for degredation issues. same for ritek. sony media is just above average for cheap ty's look for made in japan sony 8x + whenever there's a sale. do a price match at sears. they seem to have old stock __________________ ANTEC 900 COOLERMASTER EXTREME 500w MSI NEO-F p35 INTEL E4500 EVGA geforce 7300gs 2gb CORSAIR XMS2 SAMSUNG SH-203N SATA SEAGATE BARRACUDA 1Tb SATA AIRLINK 101 300n pci XP PRO 32 bit, VISTA ULTIMATE 64 bit Last edited by dznutz; 04-09-2008 at 07:00 AM.

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