Ten Pack TDK 4X DVD +R $7.94 at Staples

[conehead433]

At $.80 a disc this is the best deal on quality DVD media in a while. These come in slim jewel cases also. TDK 4X +R has been RICOHJPNR01 whisch will burn at 8X in some burners such as the Optorite, etc. They also have -R for the same price but it is 2X, so not as good a deal. Not sure who manufacturers the -R media. Looks like this is an instore only deal good through 2-21.



TDK +R

TDK -R

 

[tRiPpiNxSaV]

well, i juss went to staples early in the morning here in san francisco. just got a pack of TDK DVD+R... i was expecting RICOHJPNR01 from the earlier posts but here is the info on it...I used DVD Decrypter. Haven't burned anything yet

Device Information:
Current Profile: DVD+R

Disc Information:
Status: Empty
Erasable: No
Free Sectors: 2,295,104
Free Space: 4,700,372,992 bytes
Free Time: 510:03:29 (MM:SS:FF)
Supported Write Speeds: 2.4x, 4x

Physical Format Information (Last Recorded):
Disc ID: CMC MAG-F01-00
Book Type: DVD+R
Part Version: 1
Disc Size: 120mm
Maximum Read Rate: Not Specified
Number of Layers: 1
Track Path: Parallel Track Path (PTP)
Linear Density: 0.267 um/bit
Track Density: 0.74 um/track

 

[Challenger]

CMC for me too :| I really wanted the Richos for my Lite-On 811

 

[conehead433]

Yikes! Thanks for the heads up on the CMC discs. Looks like all the manufacturers are starting to use CMC in addition to the RICOH discs. Makes it harder to find the RICOHs. I recently purchased some +R discs at my local Office Depot and expected RICOHs. I carefully pulled off the shrink wrap without tearing it, ID'd them as CMC, repackaged the cake and took them back. Best Buy has the 50 pack Imations for ~$50 this week. Last time I purchased any they were 2 - 25 pack RICOHs.

OOps! Looks like i'm guilty of a repost. Just take me out and shoot me.

 

[kgatwork]

This is the media code of the TDK 2x DVD-R's I picked up today also made in Tawain:

Media Information
Region information N/A not a DVD-VIDEO
Media code/Manufacturer ID RITEKG04
Format Capacity Not Formatted
Free Blocks 411107328
Free Capacity 4.38GB(4.71GB)
Book Type DVD-R
Media Type DVD-R
Media Id Code Speed 4.0x 5540KBps
Available Write Descriptor CLV 4.0x 5540KBps
Available Write Descriptor CLV 2.0x 2770KBps
Write Strategy Speed 4.0x 5540KBps
2x Speed OPC beta 08
2x Speed OPC power 12
2x Write Strategy field 1 11 86 67 80
2x Write Strategy field 2 88 80 00 00 00 00
4x Speed OPC beta 05
4x Speed OPC power 1B
4x Write Strategy field 1 0E 10 08 09
4x Write Strategy field 2 97 06 0D 0B
4x Write Strategy field 3 00 00 00 00
4x Speed OPC beta multi-pulse 04
4x Speed OPC power multi-pulse 1D
4x Write Strategy field 4 18 A8 88 85
4x Write Strategy field 5 89 AC 88 80 00 00
4x Write Strategy field 6 00 00 D0 00 00
Data area starting sector 30000h
Linear Density 0.267um/bit
Track Density 0.74um/track
Number of Layers 1

and for the DVD+R:

Media Information
Region information N/A not a DVD-VIDEO
Media code/Manufacturer ID RICOHJPNR01
Format Capacity Not Formatted
Free Blocks 405405696
Free Capacity 4.38GB(4.70GB)
Book Type DVD+R
Media Type DVD+R
Media Id Code Speed 4.0x 5540KBps
Available Write Descriptor CLV 8.0x 11080KBps
Available Write Descriptor CLV 4.0x 5540KBps
Available Write Descriptor CLV 2.4x 3324KBps
Data area starting sector 30000h
Linear Density 0.267um/bit
Track Density 0.74um/track
Number of Layers 1

Seems to be no limit on how many you can purchase

 

[Challenger]

Originally posted by: kgatwork
This is the media code of the TDK 2x DVD-R's I picked up today also made in Tawain:

Media Information
Region information N/A not a DVD-VIDEO
Media code/Manufacturer ID RITEKG04
Format Capacity Not Formatted
Free Blocks 411107328
Free Capacity 4.38GB(4.71GB)
Book Type DVD-R
Media Type DVD-R
Media Id Code Speed 4.0x 5540KBps
Available Write Descriptor CLV 4.0x 5540KBps
Available Write Descriptor CLV 2.0x 2770KBps
Write Strategy Speed 4.0x 5540KBps
2x Speed OPC beta 08
2x Speed OPC power 12
2x Write Strategy field 1 11 86 67 80
2x Write Strategy field 2 88 80 00 00 00 00
4x Speed OPC beta 05
4x Speed OPC power 1B
4x Write Strategy field 1 0E 10 08 09
4x Write Strategy field 2 97 06 0D 0B
4x Write Strategy field 3 00 00 00 00
4x Speed OPC beta multi-pulse 04
4x Speed OPC power multi-pulse 1D
4x Write Strategy field 4 18 A8 88 85
4x Write Strategy field 5 89 AC 88 80 00 00
4x Write Strategy field 6 00 00 D0 00 00
Data area starting sector 30000h
Linear Density 0.267um/bit
Track Density 0.74um/track
Number of Layers 1

and for the DVD+R:

Media Information
Region information N/A not a DVD-VIDEO
Media code/Manufacturer ID RICOHJPNR01
Format Capacity Not Formatted
Free Blocks 405405696
Free Capacity 4.38GB(4.70GB)
Book Type DVD+R
Media Type DVD+R
Media Id Code Speed 4.0x 5540KBps
Available Write Descriptor CLV 8.0x 11080KBps
Available Write Descriptor CLV 4.0x 5540KBps
Available Write Descriptor CLV 2.4x 3324KBps
Data area starting sector 30000h
Linear Density 0.267um/bit
Track Density 0.74um/track
Number of Layers 1

Seems to be no limit on how many you can purchase

Seems you got lucky and got the Richos for +Rs

 

[stinger73]

In Irvine CA, I got the some +R and they too are CMC, but the look at what DVD info Spit out:

Media Information
Region information N/A not a DVD-VIDEO
Media code/Manufacturer ID CMC MAG F01
Format Capacity Not Formatted
Free Blocks 405405696
Free Capacity 4.38GB(4.70GB)
Book Type DVD+R
Media Type DVD+R
Media Id Code Speed 2.4x 3324KBps
Available Write Descriptor CLV 8.0x 11080KBps
Available Write Descriptor CLV 4.0x 5540KBps
Available Write Descriptor CLV 2.4x 3324KBps
Linear Density Blank Disc
Track Density Unknown
Number of Layers 1


Now I just have to give one a spin.......

 

[stinger73]

In Irvine CA, I got the some +R and they too are CMC, but the look at what DVD info Spit out:

Media Information
Region information N/A not a DVD-VIDEO
Media code/Manufacturer ID CMC MAG F01
Format Capacity Not Formatted
Free Blocks 405405696
Free Capacity 4.38GB(4.70GB)
Book Type DVD+R
Media Type DVD+R
Media Id Code Speed 2.4x 3324KBps
Available Write Descriptor CLV 8.0x 11080KBps
Available Write Descriptor CLV 4.0x 5540KBps
Available Write Descriptor CLV 2.4x 3324KBps
Linear Density Blank Disc
Track Density Unknown
Number of Layers 1


Now I just have to give one a spin.......

 

[Challenger]

Only CLV 4.0 for me :|

 

[kgatwork]

Originally posted by: Challenger

Originally posted by: kgatwork
This is the media code of the TDK 2x DVD-R's I picked up today also made in Tawain:

Media Information
Region information N/A not a DVD-VIDEO
Media code/Manufacturer ID RITEKG04
Format Capacity Not Formatted
Free Blocks 411107328
Free Capacity 4.38GB(4.71GB)
Book Type DVD-R
Media Type DVD-R
Media Id Code Speed 4.0x 5540KBps
Available Write Descriptor CLV 4.0x 5540KBps
Available Write Descriptor CLV 2.0x 2770KBps
Write Strategy Speed 4.0x 5540KBps
2x Speed OPC beta 08
2x Speed OPC power 12
2x Write Strategy field 1 11 86 67 80
2x Write Strategy field 2 88 80 00 00 00 00
4x Speed OPC beta 05
4x Speed OPC power 1B
4x Write Strategy field 1 0E 10 08 09
4x Write Strategy field 2 97 06 0D 0B
4x Write Strategy field 3 00 00 00 00
4x Speed OPC beta multi-pulse 04
4x Speed OPC power multi-pulse 1D
4x Write Strategy field 4 18 A8 88 85
4x Write Strategy field 5 89 AC 88 80 00 00
4x Write Strategy field 6 00 00 D0 00 00
Data area starting sector 30000h
Linear Density 0.267um/bit
Track Density 0.74um/track
Number of Layers 1

and for the DVD+R:

Media Information
Region information N/A not a DVD-VIDEO
Media code/Manufacturer ID RICOHJPNR01
Format Capacity Not Formatted
Free Blocks 405405696
Free Capacity 4.38GB(4.70GB)
Book Type DVD+R
Media Type DVD+R
Media Id Code Speed 4.0x 5540KBps
Available Write Descriptor CLV 8.0x 11080KBps
Available Write Descriptor CLV 4.0x 5540KBps
Available Write Descriptor CLV 2.4x 3324KBps
Data area starting sector 30000h
Linear Density 0.267um/bit
Track Density 0.74um/track
Number of Layers 1

Seems to be no limit on how many you can purchase

Seems you got lucky and got the Richos for +Rs

Not so lucky, I purchased 5 packs of DVD-R and only 3 of them where RITEK and burn at 4x while the other two were TDK and only burn at 2x Two of the three DVD+R were Ricoh's and the third CMC, which is fine by me seeing I've go so many Ricoh's and need some variety for testing Both CMC and Ricoh DVD+R burn at 8x according to DVDInfoPro.

So it looks like pot luck for TDK DVD media

 

[Challenger]

Is there any physical difference between the Richos and the CMCs that let you tell which is which?

 

[LuNoTiCK]

I wouldn't want CMC's. I've had so many, and I hear bad things about them. They seem to burn fine but supposedly their life is really bad. Sometimes they just stop working after a few months.

 

[LuNoTiCK]

It appears staples is doing a substitute and the substitute is memorex dvd+r's. And don't just stay your local store I see it on staples.com

 

[Challenger]

Who makes the Memorex? Last time Staples had a deal like this I talked the Asst. Manager into letting me substitute Sonys and they were Richos

 

[LuNoTiCK]

Originally posted by: Challenger
Who makes the Memorex? Last time Staples had a deal like this I talked the Asst. Manager into letting me substitute Sonys and they were Richos

Memorex discs are both Ricoh and CMC's. You just have to get lucky.

 

[conehead433]

The last time I bought Memorex +R discs the cakes with black plastic bottoms were CMC and those with gray plastic bottoms were RICOH. Probably a big YMMV.

 

[SpongeBobPalmBay]

Ricoh and CMC's --- my recorder burns great with both of these and they both play on my computer, Ps2, Apex, and Mintek portable... am I missing something? Did I luck out getting a burner that can use both of these?

 

[William]

I bought two packs in Atlanta today. Does the g02 mean Ritek?


Unique Disc Identifier : [DVD-R:TDKG02000000]
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
Disc Type : [DVD-R]
Manufacturer ID : [TDKG02000000]
Disc Application Code : [Unrestricted Use : Consumer Purpose]
Recording Speeds : [1x - (2x)]
Blank Disc Capacity : [2,298,496 Sectors = 4,489.3 MB = 4.38 GB]
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
[DVD Identifier - http://DVD.Identifier.CDfreaks.com]
--------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

[Gunslinger]

Humm, guessI am unlucky, got the 2x

Media Information
Region information N/A not a DVD-VIDEO
Media code/Manufacturer ID TDKG02000000
Format Capacity Not Formatted
Free Blocks 412352512
Free Capacity 4.38GB(4.71GB)
Book Type DVD-R
Media Type DVD-R
Media Id Code Speed 2.0x 2770KBps
Available Write Descriptor CLV 2.0x 2770KBps
Write Strategy Speed 1.0x 1385KBps
Data area starting sector 30000h
Linear Density 0.267um/bit
Track Density 0.74um/track
Number of Layers 1

 

[William]

What's weird is that the packs rang up $7.94 but were shelved under $9.98

 

[weepul]

Originally posted by: kgatwork
This is the media code of the TDK 2x DVD-R's I picked up today also made in Tawain:

Media Information
Region information N/A not a DVD-VIDEO
Media code/Manufacturer ID RITEKG04

arent g04's 4x and not 2x?

//krunk (^_^x)

 

[William]

That is true.

 

[kgatwork]

Originally posted by: weepul

Originally posted by: kgatwork
This is the media code of the TDK 2x DVD-R's I picked up today also made in Tawain:

Media Information
Region information N/A not a DVD-VIDEO
Media code/Manufacturer ID RITEKG04

arent g04's 4x and not 2x?

//krunk (^_^x)

Yes, but the disks are marked as 2x and packaged in the jewel case as 2x! So I guess if your lucky enough to get the Ritek G04 they will burn at 4x. Again its hit or miss with the TDK's.

 

[kgatwork]

As far as the DVD+R Ricoh versus CMC, I did notice that the CMC disks were shrink wrapped with a single seal, versus the Ricoh's wrapped more like gift wrap. The CMC shrink wrap feels like normal saran wrap.

Hope this helps.

 

[agent2099]

Got the +Rs today and they were CMC.


However got a Memorex 10 pack +Rs at staple just a few days ago and they were RIOCH. I think I'll try to get some more memorexs and pricematch to the website.