What type of DVD-R media to use...

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chuchichan2524

macrumors regular

Original poster

• Dec 31, 2005

• #1

I have a Powerbook G4 with a Superdrive. I need to get some more blank DVDs. I have been using DVD-R 4X (Ridata), but I cannot seem to find them anymore.

Can I use 8X? Also, even if 8X would work, is it best to stick with 4X?

Thanks in advance.

 

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live4ever

macrumors 6502a

• Dec 31, 2005

• #2

Taiyo Yuden are the best they are able to burn up to 16x, or the max speed of your drive.

Read up here:
http://www.digitalfaq.com/media/dvdmedia.htm

 

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chuchichan2524

macrumors regular

Original poster

• Jan 1, 2006

• #3

So, this would be the one I should purchase?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817172113

 

wattage

macrumors 6502

• Jan 1, 2006

• #4

I like Verbatim....they came with my LaCie external dvd drive

 

Eidorian

macrumors Penryn

• Jan 1, 2006

• #5

I'm a big TDK fan. <.<

I got 50 DVD-R for $19.99 at Best Buy a few month ago.

 

cwedl

macrumors 65816

• Jan 1, 2006

• #6

I'm a big TDK fan as well, always worked for me!

 

amemoryoncelost

macrumors 6502

• Jan 1, 2006

• #7

I've heard really good things about Taiyo Yuden DVD media. I just ordered a 100 pack from http://www.supermediastore.com//dvdmedia.html. I read in a coule places about newegg not selling authentic Yuden media, so be a little wary about that, but I haven't had any bad luck myself, just something to keep in mind I guess.

good luck!

 

Lacero

macrumors 604

• Jan 1, 2006

• #8

Yep. Another thumbs up, way up, for Taiyo Yuden. I get them from my local DVD supplier since you can't find these at Future Shop or Best Buy.

Not one single faulty disc of the hundreds and hundreds that I've burned over the last 2 years.

Here's to the Crazy Ones ​