As nice as that would be, it won't work. When a DVD Player sees DVD media, it's expecting DVD-Video. There may be some hacked firmware out there for some DVD players that allows them to read MP3 DVDs, but I haven't seen any. I have thought of another way to make a "DVD Audio" DVD, but I haven't figured out just how much audio you could put on one, to see if it's even worth while. Basically, you'd create a VCD quality MPEG1 file, with the video being static images (perhaps of the song title, or album cover) that last as long as your songs, and then the songs as the 48KHz audio stream (using the bare minimum bitrate that sounds good). Create one of those files for each album you want on the DVD. Then, in your DVD authoring software, import the videos, set chapter stops at each new song, then create a menu (or menus) that allows you to choose the different albums. Of course, using this method, you couldn't randomize the tracks, or create a playlist on the fly...but you could build a playlist into the DVD with the proper authoring software (something that allows seamless branching from one title & chapter to another). You probably won't get much more audio this way than with a plain MP3 CD, but if you have a DVD player that won't play MP3s, this option might be good for you.
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are these Riteks any good? keep us updated.
I hope so. Someone commented on Ritek earlier in this thread, and there are several encouraging remarks in the media section at VCDHelp.Com.
E.
I hope so. Someone commented on Ritek earlier in this thread, and there are several encouraging remarks in the media section at VCDHelp.Com.
E.
Since the Cendyne DVD-R/RW Drive shows up as not in stock on the OfficeMax web site it will hard to get Staples to PM the drive on-line. What I'm going to do is call my local OfficeMax stores tonight just before they close to see if they have a Cendyne DVD-R/RW Drive in stock, then on Sunday as soon as the OfficeMax stores open I'll call Staples with the OfficeMax stores phone number and have Staples PM the store price of $249.99.
If DVD media is anythign like CDR media, then Rytek should be avoid as much as possible along with CMC Magnetic.
Here's a nice link on CDR media you can use as a reference for DVDR media.
cdmediaworld.com
Here's a nice link on CDR media you can use as a reference for DVDR media.
cdmediaworld.com
You know, re: DVD-RW, +RW...
Is the whole discussion even that important?
I mean, I've probably burned 400-500 CD-Rs... but I don't think I've ever used a CD-RW. Maybe once or twice.
When DVD-R discs get really cheap, will anyone really care about -RW/+RW?
Say they're $0.20 or so apiece, like CD-Rs. Will many people use -RW/+RW?
Perhaps people who do a lot of backups? But then it may be more cost-effective to just get another HD.
Just wondering.
Is the whole discussion even that important?
I mean, I've probably burned 400-500 CD-Rs... but I don't think I've ever used a CD-RW. Maybe once or twice.
When DVD-R discs get really cheap, will anyone really care about -RW/+RW?
Say they're $0.20 or so apiece, like CD-Rs. Will many people use -RW/+RW?
Perhaps people who do a lot of backups? But then it may be more cost-effective to just get another HD.
Just wondering.
I have the A03 and have been waiting for the A05 as well, until today that is. Read this first review, not too good.
A05 Review
Here's your answer from VCDHelp:
DVD-MP3
is MP3s burned on a DVDR/W but very few MP3 capable standalone DVD Players supports it because most Players verify DVDR/W as DVD-Video only. Check our DVD Players list for compatibility.
i got the sony and this. i'm either cancelling the sony or selling it to someone here if they want it. I realized I'm insane dumping so much on a dvd burner 
2X ain't so bad, 4x media isn't out, and I figured the pioneer drive's firmware would be updated more than sony's. or at least more ppl hackin away at it
2X ain't so bad, 4x media isn't out, and I figured the pioneer drive's firmware would be updated more than sony's. or at least more ppl hackin away at it The local Staples is out, so I can't PM OM tomorrow. CC has one on the shelf, so PM tomorrow brings it to $195. How much was the Sony?
the sony was $250-280 from dell depending on the deal you got (retail is $350). but it's 4x dvd-r AND 2.4x dvd+r.
It's not just about the +RW/-RW.
There are two formats for write once in DVD, +R/-R.
Pick your poison.
Yeah, I noticed that, too. But is there any discernible difference? Isn't -R one of the most compatible?
depends on who you ask but microsoft seems to want to put support behind +rw, so who knows. if you already have a dvd player, check it out and see what others have been saying (vcdhelp has a listing of players and what they can play.
Personally, i don't care right now... i'll get a dvd player that will support it. by the time a "real" standard pushes forward, i can get an 24x burner or something
but microsoft seems to want to put support behind +rw, so who knows. if you already have a dvd player, check it out and see what others have been saying (vcdhelp has a listing of players and what they can play. Personally, i don't care right now... i'll get a dvd player that will support it. by the time a "real" standard pushes forward, i can get an 24x burner or something
Circuit City marked the drives down today to $249 - $50 MIR. If your local CC did the same you may be able to use that as a PM against if you can't get in on the OM deal.
When I got one today, they were giving a 3 pack of Memorex DVD+R discs with all DVD burners, whether or not they support DVD+Rs. So I got a worthless pack (to me) of DVD+Rs now.
When I got one today, they were giving a 3 pack of Memorex DVD+R discs with all DVD burners, whether or not they support DVD+Rs. So I got a worthless pack (to me) of DVD+Rs now.
I stumbled into an old FW thread, (credit to JWPETERS24) on this drive and found a mandatory firmware update here:
Firmware update
Says not to burn hi speed discs without first doing this update. FYI There's also a firmware checker to see what you got first, in FAQ section.
Article here: CNET Aert
Firmware update
Says not to burn hi speed discs without first doing this update. FYI There's also a firmware checker to see what you got first, in FAQ section.
Article here: CNET Aert
Scored one B&M this morning... They honored the coupon.
Can't wait to backup some dvd's and burn images of my Hard drive.
Any other recommendations for media.
Can't wait to backup some dvd's and burn images of my Hard drive.
Any other recommendations for media.
I called Staples CS this morning as soon as the local OfficeMax stores opened and had them PM the Cendyne DVD-R/RW Drive I bought Saturday, to my local OfficeMax store that I had just called to make sure the drive was in stock. They credit back $93 , making my total for the drive $142 after the $50 rebate.
Now I have one Cendyne DVD-R/RW Drive coming from Staples on Monday and one coming from OfficeMax on Wednesday. Two for $292 + tax, sweet!
Now I have one Cendyne DVD-R/RW Drive coming from Staples on Monday and one coming from OfficeMax on Wednesday.
Two for $292 + tax, sweet!This seems to be only a ok deal since the only $50 off $250 coupon I have seen already expired before the sale actually started 10/27/2002... So total price would be ~ $218
FYI, for those Ritek blank DVD-R's, there is a 20% off $40 coupon floating around to use at SupermediaStore.com. Haven't used it yet, but as far as I know, expiration is "None".
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