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Correct Blank DVD-R Media for my PowerBook?

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macunkie

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Hoping someone can give me a heads up here?
I have a 15" 1.25 Ghz Powerbook with a SuperDrive.
I believe it is a 1x, 2x DVD burner. I've wasted some money
on some blank dvd-r disks that say, "Up To 16x write..." .

I'm getting a read error with toast with these disks.

Bottom Line:

Can someone let me know a brand name and type of dvd-r disk
to order so I can get some burning done....

What works "well" with my PowerBook?

Thanks,

MacUnkie
 
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falltime

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macunkie said:
Hoping someone can give me a heads up here?
I have a 15" 1.25 Ghz Powerbook with a SuperDrive.
I believe it is a 1x, 2x DVD burner. I've wasted some money
on some blank dvd-r disks that say, "Up To 16x write..." .

I'm getting a read error with toast with these disks.

Bottom Line:

Can someone let me know a brand name and type of dvd-r disk
to order so I can get some burning done....

What works "well" with my PowerBook?

Thanks,

MacUnkie
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It's not a matter of what "works well" with PowerBooks - there are vast differences in the quality of media and end results are almost universal to whatever burner you use: if you use low-quality media, you are going to get either sloppy results, or no results... if you use high-quality media, you are going to see a better success-to-coaster ratio, and it is a generally understood concept that while lower-quality media may be cheaper, it is in no way more economical, as you will most definitely end up spending more money replacing coasters than you would if you just bought good media in the first place.

I always reference newer media consumers to this guide: http://www.digitalfaq.com/media/dvdmedia.htm - it is a fantastic reference for those you would like to know what kind of media they should buy.

My personal favorite is 8x Taiyo Yuden. Taiyo Yuden makes great premium media and most would agree that their 8x line is the best. Stay away from 16x from any company (including Taiyo Yuden) as it still isn't a perfected medium and many people are running into issues.

www.supermediastore.com is a great place to buy good media, and they have the best prices on Taiyo Yuden.
 
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macunkie

Guest
Perfect!

falltime said:
It's not a matter of what "works well" with PowerBooks - there are vast differences in the quality of media and end results are almost universal to whatever burner you use: if you use low-quality media, you are going to get either sloppy results, or no results... if you use high-quality media, you are going to see a better success-to-coaster ratio, and it is a generally understood concept that while lower-quality media may be cheaper, it is in no way more economical, as you will most definitely end up spending more money replacing coasters than you would if you just bought good media in the first place.

I always reference newer media consumers to this guide: http://www.digitalfaq.com/media/dvdmedia.htm - it is a fantastic reference for those you would like to know what kind of media they should buy.

My personal favorite is 8x Taiyo Yuden. Taiyo Yuden makes great premium media and most would agree that their 8x line is the best. Stay away from 16x from any company (including Taiyo Yuden) as it still isn't a perfected medium and many people are running into issues.

www.supermediastore.com is a great place to buy good media, and they have the best prices on Taiyo Yuden.
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Great Reply! I orderded the Taiyo Yuiden.
Thanks again for your help!

MacUnkie.
 
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i know that im in the uk but i use RiDisc media and while they are pretty cheap im yet to come across a drive that wont write to them. it might be because they are only 4x but as my drive only does 2x it dont matter to me
 

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