Best Dual Layer Media - DVD-DL 8.5GB

[Haui]

I am about to make full backup's of all my DVD'S (nearly 200) and do not want to lose any quality going to regualr 4.7gb discs. I want to know where I can find the best DVD-DL disc's, the 8.5GB that will allow full copies (no compression) of my dvd's now.

Please provide make, a possible link, and a price if you can. I appreciate all of your help in this as well!

~Cheers

 

[Pabster]

Verbatim. And you can find them almost anywhere. Stay away from the PlayO and other cheap arse brands.

 

[Haui]

Whats the best place to find them, and cheap - looking to buy 200 of them (or so).

 

[slackerinabox]

Quick question - is DVD-R or DVD+R dual layer most compatible for set top dvd players, or have we progressed to not having to worry about that?

 

[bob4432]

i try to watch different hot deals forums...and buy a decent amount when on sale. newegg has decent prices but not great.

 

[PurdueRy]

Originally posted by: freedomsbeat212
Quick question - is DVD-R or DVD+R dual layer most compatible for set top dvd players, or have we progressed to not having to worry about that?

Your right that generally you don't have to worry anymore. However, I believe DVD-R is still the most compatible. However, I have had no problems with my DVD+R's

 

[myocardia]

Originally posted by: freedomsbeat212
Quick question - is DVD-R or DVD+R dual layer most compatible for set top dvd players, or have we progressed to not having to worry about that?

Unless the DVD player is new, use DVD-R. Older (more than 12 or 18 month old, in other words) players don't usually do DVD+R. Also, all DVD-ROM drives can handle DVD-R's; most can't handle +R's, unless they're fairly new.

 

[Haui]

back to the OP's question.......

 

[slackerinabox]

Wow, get this PM from the OP (Haui)

Dont come in my thread and ask other questions.....make your own thread. Thanks!

What a baby!

 

[slackerinabox]

Originally posted by: myocardia

Originally posted by: freedomsbeat212
Quick question - is DVD-R or DVD+R dual layer most compatible for set top dvd players, or have we progressed to not having to worry about that?

Unless the DVD player is new, use DVD-R. Older (more than 12 or 18 month old, in other words) players don't usually do DVD+R. Also, all DVD-ROM drives can handle DVD-R's; most can't handle +R's, unless they're fairly new.

Thanks, the good news is that they're cheaper too - everyone wins!

 

[lobbyone]

Originally posted by: freedomsbeat212
Wow, get this PM from the OP (Haui)

Dont come in my thread and ask other questions.....make your own thread. Thanks!

What a baby!

lol
Verbatim FTW!

 

[ScrapSilicon]

Originally posted by: myocardia

Originally posted by: freedomsbeat212
Quick question - is DVD-R or DVD+R dual layer most compatible for set top dvd players, or have we progressed to not having to worry about that?

Unless the DVD player is new, use DVD-R. Older (more than 12 or 18 month old, in other words) players don't usually do DVD+R. Also, all DVD-ROM drives can handle DVD-R's; most can't handle +R's, unless they're fairly new.

incorrect ..my dad's 6 yr old rca settop plays sony 16x rated(burnt @8x) +r just fine ..

 

[Haui]

Originally posted by: freedomsbeat212
Wow, get this PM from the OP (Haui)

Dont come in my thread and ask other questions.....make your own thread. Thanks!

What a baby!

Please leave my thread. Thanks!

 

[gramboh]

Originally posted by: myocardia

Originally posted by: freedomsbeat212
Quick question - is DVD-R or DVD+R dual layer most compatible for set top dvd players, or have we progressed to not having to worry about that?

Unless the DVD player is new, use DVD-R. Older (more than 12 or 18 month old, in other words) players don't usually do DVD+R. Also, all DVD-ROM drives can handle DVD-R's; most can't handle +R's, unless they're fairly new.

I have a Pioneer progressive scan DVD player from about 36 months ago (was ~$80CDN at the time, not high end by any means) and it plays Verbatim DVD+R DL fine. I think most players will.

To the crabby OP: Verbatim is by far the best brand of DL and there isn't much choice anyway. You will pay for it though.

 

[slackerinabox]

Originally posted by: Haui

Originally posted by: freedomsbeat212
Wow, get this PM from the OP (Haui)

Dont come in my thread and ask other questions.....make your own thread. Thanks!

What a baby!

Please leave my thread. Thanks!

Ya can't make me..

 

[slackerinabox]

Originally posted by: gramboh

Originally posted by: myocardia

Originally posted by: freedomsbeat212
Quick question - is DVD-R or DVD+R dual layer most compatible for set top dvd players, or have we progressed to not having to worry about that?

Unless the DVD player is new, use DVD-R. Older (more than 12 or 18 month old, in other words) players don't usually do DVD+R. Also, all DVD-ROM drives can handle DVD-R's; most can't handle +R's, unless they're fairly new.

I have a Pioneer progressive scan DVD player from about 36 months ago (was ~$80CDN at the time, not high end by any means) and it plays Verbatim DVD+R DL fine. I think most players will.

To the crabby OP: Verbatim is by far the best brand of DL and there isn't much choice anyway. You will pay for it though.

A part of me is curious for casual use, even though both of my dvd players are less than a year old. But I also work on demo reels/videos for people and, if I was to ever make the plunge to Dual Layer, compatibility's important... DVD-R DL seems to be about 20 cents cheaper per disk, which is another added bonus.

Odd question, but which format appears closer to a pressed disk, if any? This is a decades old conversation but that's to the OP for bringing DL media up!

 

[Oyeve]

Originally posted by: ScrapSilicon

Originally posted by: myocardia

Originally posted by: freedomsbeat212
Quick question - is DVD-R or DVD+R dual layer most compatible for set top dvd players, or have we progressed to not having to worry about that?

Unless the DVD player is new, use DVD-R. Older (more than 12 or 18 month old, in other words) players don't usually do DVD+R. Also, all DVD-ROM drives can handle DVD-R's; most can't handle +R's, unless they're fairly new.

incorrect ..my dad's 6 yr old rca settop plays sony 16x rated(burnt @8x) +r just fine ..

I concur. I have an old Pioneer DVL-919 LaserDisc/DVD player from WAY back and it plays all formats. - + in D/L, RW or RO. Of course I paid 1200 for it but it rocks! Still goes for a high premium if you can find one.

 

[KutterMax]

I agree 100% that Verbatim is the way to go.

I've tried a few other brands including Memorex (very bad) and Fuji (still quite a few problems) and went back to Verbatim.

I watch the prices quite closely and I've found in recent months it has been very hard to get the Verbatim DL's at discounted prices. Officemax used to put them on special and occassionally Best Buy did as well, but lately I haven't seen it.

My most recent order was from ******. Newegg also occassionally has specials but again I haven't seen any good ones recently.