Where can I find blank dual layer dvd's?

[jwheeler08]

Was going to go buy the Sony DRU-700A this weekend from Best Buy since its on sale, and read the review in Maximum Pc. It said in the article that media was scare for dual layer. Anyone know where I can find blank DL DVD's? Or are most movies going to be able to fit on a blank DVD-R?

Thanks

 

[Mik3y]

DL dvd's arent out yet, and yes, movies will fit on a blank dvd-r. note that dvd's used to be blank, meaning that as long as a movie is on a dvd, then it will fit on a blank dvd.

 

[jwheeler08]

So should I even get this bruner, or get a cheaper single layer burner?

I did find on newegg.com some Verbatim DL dvd's. $15 a piece.

 

[Brule]

I saw a sale at www.sonystyle.com , here's the link...

http://www.sonystyle.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/eCS/Store/en/-/USD/SY_DisplayProductInformation-Start?ProductSKU=DL94912

NOTE: I don't know who they are and haven't dealt with them, just saw the DL disks for 9.99.

 

[Mik3y]

ya, you should get them. go with the nec DL burner. its cheap and its ready for the future. wow, i didnt know the DL dvd's were out yet, and damn, those are friggin expensive. as of now, their pointless.

 

[GullyFoyle]

Originally posted by: Mik3y
DL dvd's arent out yet, and yes, movies will fit on a blank dvd-r. note that dvd's used to be blank, meaning that as long as a movie is on a dvd, then it will fit on a blank dvd.

I haven't seen a post more wrong, outside of the Off Topic forum, for a long time.

Burnable DL dvd's are out, just very expensive.
DVD Movies you buy in the store are not made on the same kind of disks you buy then record on, it's a totally different technology.
Many Movie DVD's have come on dual-layer disks for years, and since dual-layer burnable DVD's have only just come out, there were many Movies that would not fit on one disk. That is one of the reasons people are so excited about the new DL drives, finally you WILL be able to copy any store-bought DVD on to a single burnable DVD.

My advice is if you are buying a DVD burner, buy a DL capable one. Some day the discs will be affordable and you will be ready. People around here seem to recommend the NEC ND-2510A one from Newegg.

 

[NightCrawler]

Buy a NEC 2510A you get dual layer plus it's a lot cheaper then Sony. $75.99 vs $179

http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproductdesc.asp?description=27-152-023&DEPA=1

 

[Brule]

Originally posted by: NightCrawler
Buy a NEC 2510A you get dual layer plus it's a lot cheaper then Sony. $75.99 vs $179

http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproductdesc.asp?description=27-152-023&DEPA=1

Agree with the newegg and NEC selection, heard good things.

 

[jwheeler08]

I'm new to burning DVD's. I know the Sony comes with a lot of software. What do you use for the NEC, and how much is it going to cost?

 

[FreshFish]

Buy the NEC from newegg that comes with software for like 3 extra bucks. It is Roxio Software and I think it is very easy to use. NEC is a good burner...DO IT!!! Also, you will need to d/l DVD Shrink off the internet to copy movies.

 

[NightCrawler]

This is the one with software:

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=27-152-022&depa=1

 

[jwheeler08]

Where can I get DVD shrink?

 

[Brule]

Originally posted by: jwheeler08
Where can I get DVD shrink?

try http://www.dvdshrink.org , there are links to it through many places.

 

[bjc112]

Originally posted by: DanDeighan

Originally posted by: Mik3y
DL dvd's arent out yet, and yes, movies will fit on a blank dvd-r. note that dvd's used to be blank, meaning that as long as a movie is on a dvd, then it will fit on a blank dvd.

I haven't seen a post more wrong, outside of the Off Topic forum, for a long time.

Burnable DL dvd's are out, just very expensive.
DVD Movies you buy in the store are not made on the same kind of disks you buy then record on, it's a totally different technology.
Many Movie DVD's have come on dual-layer disks for years, and since dual-layer burnable DVD's have only just come out, there were many Movies that would not fit on one disk. That is one of the reasons people are so excited about the new DL drives, finally you WILL be able to copy any store-bought DVD on to a single burnable DVD.

My advice is if you are buying a DVD burner, buy a DL capable one. Some day the discs will be affordable and you will be ready. People around here seem to recommend the NEC ND-2510A one from Newegg.

HAHA, i agree..

Mikey make sure you double check before throwing out info..



On avg. you are looking at LEAST $10 bucs a disc for reliable media..

I want DOUBLE SIDED, DL

 

[thermite88]

Originally posted by: NightCrawler
Buy a NEC 2510A you get dual layer plus it's a lot cheaper then Sony. $75.99 vs $179

http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproductdesc.asp?description=27-152-023&DEPA=1

It is not fair to compare OEM with retail box price. The Sony OEM dual layer with software is only $84.

Sony OEM with software at Newegg

For less than $10 difference, the drive quality, not price should decide the purchase.

 

[Python15]

Where have you been chum? Just bought the LG 4120BB Multidrive for £53 (Ebuyer.co.uk)(can convert to US $ if you like) and it eats NEC's for breakfast plus writes to ALL and I mean ALL DVD media. Gotta agree tho, DL DVD media over the top price wise!!

 

[Budman]

Originally posted by: DanDeighan

Originally posted by: Mik3y
DL dvd's arent out yet, and yes, movies will fit on a blank dvd-r. note that dvd's used to be blank, meaning that as long as a movie is on a dvd, then it will fit on a blank dvd.

I haven't seen a post more wrong, outside of the Off Topic forum, for a long time.

Burnable DL dvd's are out, just very expensive.
DVD Movies you buy in the store are not made on the same kind of disks you buy then record on, it's a totally different technology.
Many Movie DVD's have come on dual-layer disks for years, and since dual-layer burnable DVD's have only just come out, there were many Movies that would not fit on one disk. That is one of the reasons people are so excited about the new DL drives, finally you WILL be able to copy any store-bought DVD on to a single burnable DVD.

My advice is if you are buying a DVD burner, buy a DL capable one. Some day the discs will be affordable and you will be ready. People around here seem to recommend the NEC ND-2510A one from Newegg.

You are correct DanDeighan, store bought dvd's are pressed not burned & they are also encrypted so nero just cant do a dvd to dvd copy.

You have to decrypt it to hd then burn it.

I suggest the new Pioneer dual layer burner it's 16X dvd & 4X DL dvd.

 

[Looney]

Originally posted by: jwheeler08
Was going to go buy the Sony DRU-700A this weekend from Best Buy since its on sale, and read the review in Maximum Pc. It said in the article that media was scare for dual layer. Anyone know where I can find blank DL DVD's? Or are most movies going to be able to fit on a blank DVD-R?

Well, movies are DVD9, but converting to DVD5 will fit on a single layer DVDR just fine.

 

[tom2645]

Hi I'm a newby
what softare do I need and where can I download it

 

[AkumaX]

Originally posted by: tom2645
Hi I'm a newby
what softare do I need and where can I download it

5 posts up

 

[NightCrawler]

Originally posted by: thermite88

Originally posted by: NightCrawler
Buy a NEC 2510A you get dual layer plus it's a lot cheaper then Sony. $75.99 vs $179

http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproductdesc.asp?description=27-152-023&DEPA=1

It is not fair to compare OEM with retail box price. The Sony OEM dual layer with software is only $84.

Sony OEM with software at Newegg

For less than $10 difference, the drive quality, not price should decide the purchase.

True but he was buying the retail version, the NEC is only $4 cheaper now but still an excellent burner. The Sony is a rebadged LiteON I would guess from the fact that it has Smart Burn.