Best DVDR or RWs to use for burning?

[Dublex]

Well, I've decided that its time to look at using my DVD burning unit to actually back up some of my stuff thats on the hard drive (due to disk space / protection purposes) so before I rush out any buy any random DVDRs or DVDRWs does anyone know a good make that isn't too costly that I can buy?

Preferably stuff from places like PCW would be good, or a good online supplier maybe.

 

[muzikool]

I like the Fujifilm DVD-Rs... never had any issues with them.

 

[Yharn]

I'd recommend Ridata. I've been using these for quite some time now and never once made a coaster. I've probably used 150-200 of these disks.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817132369

I'm not sure where you can get these in UK though.

 

[lancer]

Dublex, Verbatim is the best DVD-r you can buy, primarily because their discs are made by Taiyo-Yuden, which is considered the best DVD manufacturer around quality wise. They may be more expensive, but they will most certainly be more compatible and less prone to errors. I have never had an error with these discs and I use a ****load all the time.

 

[sean.ferguson]

My discs of choice are:

Datawrite Titaniums (DVD-R - 4.7Gb) or TuffDisc (DVD-R - 4.7Gb), the later I only really use for very important material because they are alot more expensive. I usually get all mine from svp.co.uk but i suppose if one isnt so lazy they could theoretically go to a retail store

 

[ming]

Duno bout you guys, but I prefer using Imation. Verbatim is a well-known brand that has been very reliable with CD-R/RWs, not sure what they're like with DVDs.

 

[muzikool]

I'm not necessarily saying that they're poor quality, but I've always known Imation to produce cheaper products. :s

 

[ming]

They're more expensive than other brands actually in UK.

 

[LordOfLA]

I use Verbatim and TDK for DVD +R and el-cheapo Mr DATA blank CD-r's

 

[American Zombie]

DVD Media Guide

 

[ElementalDragon]

heh..... funny seeing this thread...... i acutally bought a pack of "cheapo" 8x DVD's from the computer show a few weeks ago..... was like..... 100 for $30 or somethin.... Turns out they're not technically generic, but seems like they're Verbatim DVD's with a layer of paint over them. lol. it's not actually paint... i don't think.

 

[LordOfLA]

ED: Those will be Verbatim rejects then

 

[ejn74]

I prefer Verbatim as well

 

[Geffy]

I tend to use the Orange BulkPak ones

 

[indyjones]

Use disks (don't matter on the make) that use either the Taiyo-Yuden or the Ritex dyes. By far the cheapest place that I have ever found is www.svp.co.uk for buying discs here in the Uk. Hopee this helps

 

[celticfan11]

ive yoused the most generic DVD-rs and brand name ones. I have never had any issues with either of them. I prefer the generic ones actually, because they are cheaper!