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Why are dual-layered DVD+/-Rs still so expensive?

I bet they'll become cheaper when a new format arises, IIRC CDRs didn't become cheap until DVD-R craze started to come out..
 
They've been dropping somewhat steadily. It's a heckuvalot better than the $10/disc not so long ago 😉
Wasn't there a newEgg deal a little while ago - ~$8.99AR for a 10pack of Verbatim DL? So $0.90/disc, ~$0.10/GB. That's not too bad compared to the best SL media (~$0.30/disc, ~0.07/GB).

You could argue getting cheaper media for both DL and SL, but personally, I only stick to Verbatim (DL) and TY (SL) 🙂
 
Originally posted by: WhoBeDaPlaya
They've been dropping somewhat steadily. It's a heckuvalot better than the $10/disc not so long ago 😉
Wasn't there a newEgg deal a little while ago - ~$8.99AR for a 10pack of Verbatim DL? So $0.90/disc, ~$0.10/GB. That's not too bad compared to the best SL media (~$0.30/disc, ~0.07/GB).

You could argue getting cheaper media for both DL and SL, but personally, I only stick to Verbatim (DL) and TY (SL) 🙂
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link? i might get some if they are that cheap. maybe i can find some that are that cheap without rebate 😀
 
Originally posted by: blurredvision
Who cares? Just use 2 blank DVD-R's. Not sure I've ever had a 4GB+ file that just absolutley wouldn't fit on one DVD......
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The idea is to use twice as less space when moving files. Also you can backup a whole movie with a dual layer disc. I'm waiting for when DVD burners are at their fullest speed before buying one.
 
IDK, I don't have a DL burner. There is a hacked Firmware for my drive to enable DL burning at 2.4x, but the flash procedure is risky to start with, and the success rate is only about 70%, so....yeah.
 
I just ran through my last spindle of 10 DL DVD-R's...doh.

now to wait for another 10 for $20 sale somewhere.
 
Originally posted by: EvilYoda
I just ran through my last spindle of 10 DL DVD-R's...doh.
now to wait for another 10 for $20 sale somewhere.
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Heh... you and me both 😛
Although IINM, I got them for ~$1.60 a piece after cashback, rebate, rewards, etc.
 
Originally posted by: JackBurton
Originally posted by: Shawn
Glad I never upgraded to a DL drive.
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Dude WTF, do have a 2-4X DVD burner? Because just about any cheap DVD burner now is a DL burner.
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I got one of the very first 4x DVD+R burners to come out. Cost me well over $200. I knew it was risky buying before the format war was over but at the time it didn't look like there was an end in sight and i needed a dvd burner to back up lots of data. I spent $90 for a pack of 50 DVD+Rs too. I plan on using this dvd burner until it doesn't work anymore.
 
Originally posted by: Shawn
Originally posted by: JackBurton
Originally posted by: Shawn
Glad I never upgraded to a DL drive.
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Dude WTF, do have a 2-4X DVD burner? Because just about any cheap DVD burner now is a DL burner.
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I got one of the very first 4x DVD+R burners to come out. Cost me well over $200. I knew it was risky buying before the format war was over but at the time it didn't look like there was an end in sight and i needed a dvd burner to back up lots of data. I spent $90 for a pack of 50 DVD+Rs too. I plan on using this dvd burner until it doesn't work anymore.
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Forget DL, it's worth upgrading to 16X DVD±R for $50. I've got an 8X DVD drive and it is irritating as hell. :| I couldn't take a 4X drive.
 
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