I've tried 5 different 4X media types on my Cendyne/Pioneer DVR-105 burner. I've had the best luck with the Ritek 4X for quality (no coasters) and compatibility (plays on all my DVD players). I'm working on my second Ritek 100 pack. I've had the worst luck with Princo (1 out of 10 are coasters) and less compatibility (probably due to the quality). Although, I might give BeALL a try since it's getting good ratings at DVDRHELP.COM.
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cruzer
Senior member
I have the Cendyne A-05(pioneer 105 clone) and can comment about BeAll media. I bought the retail version in a branded spindle. They burn great at 1X, so I tried the cracked firmware to burn them at 2X. Seemed to work but all the movies would be choppy and pixelated in the last 15 minutes or so. So I went back to 1X.
As far as quality, they have no label on top, which I would prefer in order to write titles on neatly. Also, there are a few air bubbles visible in the center of the discs near the beginning edge of the dye (but not in the dye itself). I think over time those air pockets will expand and contract with temperature change(they can get quite hot in a DVD player). That can't be good in the long run.
As far as quality, they have no label on top, which I would prefer in order to write titles on neatly. Also, there are a few air bubbles visible in the center of the discs near the beginning edge of the dye (but not in the dye itself). I think over time those air pockets will expand and contract with temperature change(they can get quite hot in a DVD player). That can't be good in the long run.
superflysocal
Senior member
which beall did you use? 1x or 4x beall?
Rimas 4X Ritek came down a bit, making it the cheapest place to get them. Also they have pretty decent 2nd day air shipping (i live in hawaii 😛). I've been using Riteks for a while and have gone through 50 without a single coaster on my Pioneer A05. I mostly use them for backing up DiVX and PS2 and put labels on them. I haven't really tried "True" DVD copies so i can't comment on that and if the labels destablizes them. I'm currently in search for some cheap DVD-RW. I've tried some Optodisc but a few got corrupted, a few dont burn right, and none seem to want to play on settop i have. Like most people say, stay away from Optodisc.
They're made by Sky.
Check out the CompUSA deal - 50pack Fuji 2.4x for $60 AR - though I'm still trying to figure out if they're TY's, Ricoh's, or Ritek's. Some have reported Ritek G03's. The packaging at my local CompUSA says Made in Taiwan...
THe compusa -R Fujis are Ritek G03s, but at this price still a good deal, name brand, returnable to store and very good overall compatibility - I doubt you'll have problems with them.
The +R Fujis at Compusa are Ricohjpnr00 and are also very good. They also say made in taiwan but are defintely Ricohs.
Hope that helps.
The +R Fujis at Compusa are Ricohjpnr00 and are also very good. They also say made in taiwan but are defintely Ricohs.
Hope that helps.
brtspears2
Diamond Member
I just picked up a spindle of 4x dvd-r 25pk at pcclub.com (but I got it at the b&m) for 29.99+tax. They are ritek G04's.
From dvdinfo:
Media code/Manufacturer ID RITEKG04
From dvdinfo:
Media code/Manufacturer ID RITEKG04
Smackattack
Member
I picked up a TDK indi 440 +- drive based on some reviews, and i must say i an totally unhappy. This thing wouldnt even burn anything with nero 5.5 or 6. Had to use the vile roxio software included. Then, I only burned 1 of the 2 included tdk discs right at that. I finally bitched to tech support, and they had a new firmware, not even posted on their site.
So far, here are my results
Memorex 2x -r - burns but will only read in burner, not in my other dvd drive
memorex 4x +r burns fine, reads in dvd drive
Ritek 4x burns and reads
DVDPRO 1X4x -r roxio wont even detect it and give me a speed to burn at
Optodisc 4x -r roxio wont even detect it and give me a speed to burn at
Mediapro 4x -r roxio wont even detect it and give me a speed to burn at
Piodata 4x -r roxio wont even detect it and give me a speed to burn at
Avoid this drive like the plague.
So far, here are my results
Memorex 2x -r - burns but will only read in burner, not in my other dvd drive
memorex 4x +r burns fine, reads in dvd drive
Ritek 4x burns and reads
DVDPRO 1X4x -r roxio wont even detect it and give me a speed to burn at
Optodisc 4x -r roxio wont even detect it and give me a speed to burn at
Mediapro 4x -r roxio wont even detect it and give me a speed to burn at
Piodata 4x -r roxio wont even detect it and give me a speed to burn at
Avoid this drive like the plague.
I'm sure that a lot of folks will throw bottles at this suggestion, but it works for me.
I get Princo 4x media at Rima. Current price is $87/100 for the whitetops, and it works perfectly in my unmodified Pioneer A05 - I've burned over 100 discs with only two coasters. Both of those were likely "operator error", too.
My $.02.
jonathan
I get Princo 4x media at Rima. Current price is $87/100 for the whitetops, and it works perfectly in my unmodified Pioneer A05 - I've burned over 100 discs with only two coasters. Both of those were likely "operator error", too.
My $.02.
jonathan
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