HOT: 50 pack of 80min **32x** TDK CDR's for $4.99 after $10 MIR at CompUSA (yes, they're Taiyo Yudens)

[MontyBurns]

Many of us got this deal from Tiger Direct, but for $9.99 after MIR.

CompUSA this week has a 50-pack of 80-min **32X** TDK CDR's for $24.99 - $10 instant rebate - $10 MIR = $4.99.

There is a limit of three $10 rebates.

This is a great deal on some very high quality Taiyo Yuden CDR's (and some of the few 32x CDRs out there).

I notice that the Web site still has them at $24.99, with no rebates listed. However, page 9 of this week's ad clearly says they are $4.99 after the rebate. This deal may not begin until Sunday.

Update: To make sure that you are getting Taiyo Yuden's (why do you care? because they make some of the absolute best discs), make sure the package you buy has the following features:

1. Spindle-lock on the top of the package. This is a small disc that you can plainly see without opening the package. It holds the spindle case onto the bottom of the package; to open, you unscrew this small disc. (As opposed to other spindles, where you turn the entire case to remove the cover.)

2. Make sure they say "Made in Japan." You'll find this directly over the bar code on the back.

3. The bar code on my package is 20356-47896, for what it's worth.



Also, a couple people have PM'd me to ask where they can find CDR Identifier. You can download it here.

 

[hkssupra69]

Wow nice find, I would buy TDK cdr's for the looks alone.

 

[MontyBurns]

I've had excellent results with their discs.

 

[MontyBurns]

UPDATE:

I ran CD Identifier on these, and it turns out that like previous TDK CDR's, these babies are indeed Taiyo Yuden's!

Run, don't walk, to your local CompUSA...


CDR Identifier Results:

ATIP: 97m 24s 01f
Disc Manufacturer: Taiyo Yuden Company Ltd.
Reflective layer: Dye (Long strategy; e.g. Cyanine, Azo etc.)
Media type: CD-Recordable
Recording Speeds: min. unknown - max. unknown
nominal Capacity: 702.83MB (79m 59s 73f / LBA: 359848)

 

[Jeomite]

<<
I ran CD Identifier on these, and it turns out that like previous TDK CDR's, these babies are indeed Taiyo Yuden's!
>>



The recent TDK CDRs are not Taiyo Yudens like the 74min Spindles, these 74min spindles are Cyanine (Long Strategy) dye by made by Ritek... but if you're referring to TDKs in very old past, then you're right.

Awesome deal though, I may jump on this if I can find my way to my nearest CompUSA.

 

[Ian@CDRlabs]

Yeah these are Ritek's. The Ritek's seem to work better at 32x and 40x than the Taiyo's.

And no.. even though TDK's 32x look the same as TDK's 24x, they are not the same. The 32x are a little different.

Great deal btw.. I need some more of these.

 

[MontyBurns]

Jeomite: These are obviously Taiyo Yuden's. They're 80 min, not 74 min, and they have the same screw-top spindle that all of TDK's TY discs do.

Plus, as I noted, CD Identifier identified them as TY's.


How are you determining that they're Ritek's?

 

[nealh]

I have avoided TDK recently since they were high priced crap...I paid 85 cents/disk like a year ago and thought they were taiyo yuden but no..they were unbranded crap and 18/20 were coasters...since that time..I have seen no reports till now they went back to Taiyo yuden...I have been using the fujifilm(awesome cdrs)

Can anyone else confirm these are are taiyo yuden ...does the label say they are made in japan...very cautious now with TDK

But if these are taiyo yuden and I am not doubting Montyburns just want to make sure others are getting Taiyo yuden as well...this is flaming hot..10cents/piece

 

[nealh]

Ian..are you saying the 32x are not Taiyo Yuden but Ritek??? so are some getting Ritek and otheregetting Taiyo Yuden

Montyburns..is therre a label on the cdrs from compusa..does it happen to say where they are made..japan or taiwan

 

[MontyBurns]

OKAY:

1. The label says "Made in Japan." The Ritek's all said "Made in Taiwan" or elsewhere.

2. They have the screw-top spindle lock, another sign of TDK TY's.

3. CDR Identifier identifies them as Taiyo Yudens.



I don't know what else to tell you. If you have any inside information, than share it. Otherwise, I'm satisfied that these are indeed Taiyo Yudens. Note by the way that these discs (32x) are brand new for TDK. It seems they've returned to TY, at least for this run.

 

[nealh]

Thanks Montyburns..just wanted to be sure label says Japan so I can look for this..I believe cdr identifier and have no doubt in what you got ...

sorry if that was my impression but after paying a "fortune" for high quality TDK and then find out later they are pure junk...really annoyed me...this was awhile back and I promised I would not go back to TDK till I knew for sure they were Taiyo Yuden again...

Looks like a trip to compusa tomorrow to get me 100-150 of these babies

 

[MontyBurns]

Well, just so everyone acts on the safe side:

From the picture in the CompUSA ad, I can't really see the black screw-on top that the ones in my hand have. So, before buying:

1. Make sure the spindle has a screw on top. This is very easy to spot -- It's a disc in the center on the top of the spindle, holding everything down. (As opposed to other spindles, where you twist the entire case to lift it off.)

2. Look just above the bar code on the back, and make sure it says "Made in Japan." For what it's worth, the bar code on mine is 20356-47896.

I'm sure these are the same in the ad, and I just can't see the screw-on top because of the resolution of the picture.

 

[kyudrew]

Little bit out of topic, though. I got two questions regarding this deal.

Would it be okay to use this 32X CD-R for my 16X CD-RW drive? Or, it's better to use 16X max CD-R disk?

Are all "Made-in-Japan" CD-R "Taiyo-Yuden"? I found that in the recent post about "Fuji Film 100 Cdr at BB, those are also "Taiyo Yuden" made in
Japan?" Is there any difference in quality between these two brands <b/c they are same manufacturer> (except, different max. speed)? If yes,
Would it be a good idea to find CD-R or CD-RW disk made in japan regardless of its brand name?

 

[taserT]

If you are looking specifically for the Taiyo Yuden manufactured cdrs......From my own experience, all you have to look for is "Made In Japan". I think this applies to any branded cdrs, not just tdk. I don't think you have to be concerned what kind of cakebox they are in either. I wouldn't be concerned about the spindle/cakebox just as long as they say "Made In Japan" on the outside wrapper....or somewhere on the package. Avoid any other country....especially Taiwan. Most of the tdk cdrs i've seen recently are "Made in Taiwan", although i haven't bought any lately since i stocked up this last summer with MANY spindles of the tdks from the Circuit City deal. Even then (last summer) you had to pay close attention to where they were made because they carried "Made in USA" and Taiwan ones. It's very chancey to order online to be sure which you are getting, so i usually stick to in-store purchases of cdrs. At the time i got the ones in the summer it was posted that the "Made In USA" tkds were really good....about like the Japan ones. Does anyone know more about the USA ones?

 

[v4mofo]

Damn, they're either OOS or not set out at a couple of the stores around Atlanta (have the GF helping me check.. no luck what-so-ever). *sighs*

 

[MontyBurns]

v4mofo: This is the weekend ad for this weekend. There's a good chance the sale doesn't start until tomorrow (Sunday)... though you think they would have told you.

I can't believe they'd be out of stock already??

You may want to check back on sunday.

 

[SiLEighTy]

<< v4mofo: This is the weekend ad for this weekend. There's a good chance the sale doesn't start until tomorrow (Sunday)... though you think they would have told you.

I can't believe they'd be out of stock already??

You may want to check back on sunday. >>



yes i am in the market for blank cds. So i will most definetly check this deal out tommrow.

Anyone know where the sunday ad scans are at?

LMK...

THanks.

 

[dKYguy23]

I'll be breaking into my last spindle later on tonight. Gotta restock while the gettins good.

Thanks for heads up.

 

[gametalent]

Thanks
Im going to get some now

 

[Loricariidae]

Now available online!

 

[lukmeg]

The rebate says limit one per person, per household, blah blah. and also it is good for purchases made between 2/9 - 2/16. sounds like a good deal. i'll pick some up for me and my neighbors. thanks for the post.

 

[IshmaelLeaver]

Does anyone know more about the USA ones?

The USA TDKs are better than the Taiyo Yuden ones. They are manufactured by TDK in the US, and the dye on them is VERY dark.

I haven't seen them in stores for a long time.

 

[spinn]

what's the dye color on these (TY)? blue, light blue, green?

 

[Mday]

dye color DOES NOT MATTER....

TY has always been blue.

 

[Jeomite]

<< Jeomite: These are obviously Taiyo Yuden's. They're 80 min, not 74 min, and they have the same screw-top spindle that all of TDK's TY discs do.

Plus, as I noted, CD Identifier identified them as TY's.


How are you determining that they're Ritek's? >>



I was referring about how the TDK 74min are Riteks, which surprises that TDK 80min are Taiyo Yudens. I personally have not jumped on this deal... yet. But I will, and I do believe you when you say they are Taiyo Yudens. Sorry if I came on the wrong attitude or something, but I was just trying to point recent TDK CDRs I purchased were Ritek (Cyanine Dye) discs. Great deal if they're are TY. Hopefully I can jump on this deal soon before my local CompUSA runs out...