Recordable DVDs?

rbryantc · rbryantc #1 (**permalink**)

07-11-2006, 06:37 PM

Blank, recordable DVDs. Will just any brand work in my MacBook, or do I need to look for something Apple-specific or formatted in any particular way? (iDVD is turning me into...an artist?)

Thanks!

cazabam · cazabam #2 (**permalink**)

07-11-2006, 06:49 PM

Any brand will work, but some are more reliable than others. For example, I got 5x DVD+R for little cash recently, and burned 5 little coasters. On the other hand, paying a little more and I get perfect results. Basically, the same rules apply as for any other burner, Mac, PC or otherwise.

iLoki · iLoki #3 (**permalink**)

07-11-2006, 06:51 PM

I don't have my Mac yet... but I would assume any DVD+/-Rs would work, I have never seen "Mac" DVD+/-Rs. As per usual stay away from the cheap brands just incase. You could just buy 1 and try it, but I highly doubt you will have a problem.

rman · rman #4 (**permalink**)

07-11-2006, 07:03 PM

I tend to stick with name brands, like Imation, Verbatim, TDK and Fuji.

dohidied · dohidied #5 (**permalink**)

07-12-2006, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by iLoki

I don't have my Mac yet... but I would assume any DVD+/-Rs would work, I have never seen "Mac" DVD+/-Rs. As per usual stay away from the cheap brands just incase. You could just buy 1 and try it, but I highly doubt you will have a problem.

apple does actually sell their own branded dvd media, but i'm sure it works the same.

http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPL....8.25.7.11.0.1

yogi · yogi #6 (**permalink**)

07-12-2006, 03:11 AM

Best bet: Philips. I know it's not the usual stuff to buy but they make killer DVDs that work every time and I buy a pack of 10 for 13 buck every month.

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rbryantc #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 07, 2006 Posts: 5 Mac Specs: MacBook	07-11-2006, 06:37 PM Blank, recordable DVDs. Will just any brand work in my MacBook, or do I need to look for something Apple-specific or formatted in any particular way? (iDVD is turning me into...an artist?) Thanks!
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cazabam #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 06, 2006 Posts: 1,153 Mac Specs: MacBook 2.0GHz White, 512MB RAM, 60GB HDD	07-11-2006, 06:49 PM Any brand will work, but some are more reliable than others. For example, I got 5x DVD+R for little cash recently, and burned 5 little coasters. On the other hand, paying a little more and I get perfect results. Basically, the same rules apply as for any other burner, Mac, PC or otherwise.
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