Question about Blank DVDs

plusfortyfour · plusfortyfour #1 (**permalink**)

12-28-2006, 12:22 AM

I have these RiData DVD R blank DVDs. I am trying to backup some of my favorite DVDs. After it is done burning and I put it in the DVD player it skips like crazy. I have used around 15 disks so far. I was wondering if the DVDs were a crappy brand, or something else that I may be doing wrong.

eric · eric #2 (**permalink**)

12-28-2006, 01:31 AM

when you're burning the disks, what app are you using, and if given the choice, are you choosing a faster burn? if you are, try a slower option/speed.

i tend to stick to verbatim media, and have never had a problem (though haven't had problems with sony, tdk, maxell, or imation either - some of the other brands i've used heavily for optical media).

plusfortyfour · plusfortyfour #3 (**permalink**)

12-28-2006, 10:21 AM

It was using Nero Express.

I'll trying slowing it down a bit.

caribiner23 · caribiner23 #4 (**permalink**)

12-28-2006, 10:39 AM

Well, there's your problem: you're using a PC. :-)

Seriously, you can rule out the brand of media by switching to a different brand.

Like Eric, I also tend to stick to brands I trust for optical media-- the only major brand I've had problems with over the years has been Imation.

Also, it could be your DVD burner on your PC, or it could be your DVD player. You have a lot of variables here.

I'd suggest also trying the burned discs in another DVD player to see if that helps you narrow down the problem.

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Member Since: Feb 06, 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,404 Mac Specs: Macbook; iBook G4 12"; iPod 5G 30GB; iPod Shuffle 1GB	12-28-2006, 10:39 AM Well, there's your problem: you're using a PC. :-) Seriously, you can rule out the brand of media by switching to a different brand. Like Eric, I also tend to stick to brands I trust for optical media-- the only major brand I've had problems with over the years has been Imation. Also, it could be your DVD burner on your PC, or it could be your DVD player. You have a lot of variables here. I'd suggest also trying the burned discs in another DVD player to see if that helps you narrow down the problem. Cheap Date Show: Real people. Real food. Real date.
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plusfortyfour #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 15, 2006 Location: Dartmouth, NS, Canada Posts: 180 Mac Specs: White Macbook Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz/1GB RAM/250 GB HDD	12-28-2006, 12:22 AM I have these RiData DVD R blank DVDs. I am trying to backup some of my favorite DVDs. After it is done burning and I put it in the DVD player it skips like crazy. I have used around 15 disks so far. I was wondering if the DVDs were a crappy brand, or something else that I may be doing wrong.
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eric #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 04, 2006 Location: twin cities, mn, usa Posts: 8,800	12-28-2006, 01:31 AM when you're burning the disks, what app are you using, and if given the choice, are you choosing a faster burn? if you are, try a slower option/speed. i tend to stick to verbatim media, and have never had a problem (though haven't had problems with sony, tdk, maxell, or imation either - some of the other brands i've used heavily for optical media).
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