DVD DL Compatability and Success List

[uliudo]

Okay everyone, we all know that Verbatim works, but I'd like to try to compile a list of users'

experiences with all DVD-9 media....Please post in a format similiar to this and we can

hopefully make a list like "The Ultimate DVD Recordable Combatibility List" (http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=22974)

Thanks

The following is an example of the format and the first contribution.

Media Info:
Purchased At_________Best Buy
Retailer's SKU#______7506273
Model#_______________32025647
MID:_________________RITEK D01 (001)
Company______________Memorex
Amount_______________25
Type_________________DVD+R DL
Speed________________2.4x
Normal Price_________$79.99
Bought At____________$49.99
$/Disc Normally______$3.1996
$/Disc Sale__________$1.9996
Date of Purchase_____2/25/2006

System Info:
Hardware Used________Sony DRX-810UL
Fimware Revision:____2.0b
Software Used________Nero Burning ROM 6.6.1.4
Media Burned_________DL DVD-Video

Comments: 20/20 perfect burns, expecting no problems with the last 5 either.

[setarip_old]

To avoid both confusion and picayune postings, I'd suggest you replace the words "dual layer" with "D/L" _ as "dual layer" is the terminology used exclusively by one of the "camps" (DVD+R or DVD-R, I really don't remember which one), while "double layer" is the terminology used exclusively by the "other camp" - BOTH to describe burnable media with two layers...

[uliudo]

Yeah, I thought about it, but I figured I could get away with it... I just like saying "dual layer" as opposed to "double layer"

I'll change it now.

[LIGHTNING UK!]

Blimey, you missed the most important bit of info.... the dye type used!

Also, the firmware version on your Sony drive.

Regardless of your personal findings, the general rule is to stick with Verbatim DL media. At the end of the day, you get what you pay for.

[planet1]

"The ultimate DVD recordable compatibility list"

What's wrong with this:

http://www.videohelp.com/dvdmedia ?

btw

DVD+R DL -> DoubleLayer
http://www.edigitech.de/shop/images/fotoartikel/87808.jpg

DVD-R DL -> DualLayer
http://www.edigitech.de/shop/images/fotoartikel/87794.jpg

I used to advocate DVD-R/-RW/-RAM but when it comes to DVDR9 I'm not so sure (have to test some DVD-R DLs, which might become cheaper as RiTEK also produces them now).

Maybe someone with a good insight in these things like LIGHTNING UK! (http://www.imgburn.com/) could do a small DVD-R DL <-> DVD-R DL comparison (as a chart?) for us?

e.g.
Has DVD-R9 a larger capacity than DVD+R9?
What write strategies / recording modes are used and what are the benefits / downsides of those?
What difference is there when it comes to positioning the layer break?

etc.


Bye

[setarip_old]

the general rule is to stick with Verbatim DL media This is certainly the current state of affairs - and I've posted this same belief myself, many times (and "uliudo" acknowledges this in his/her initial post to this thread) - but, as we all know, "things change".

It wasn't all that long ago that everyone attested to the great quality of Ritek and Ridata DVD5 media - and now, as you well know, you'd be hardpressed to find anyone satisfied with DVD5 media manufactured by Ritek.

A thread like this, with the addition of Manufacturer Identification Code to the postings, can only be beneficial ;>}

[uliudo]

Prompt 1

regardless of your personal findings, the general rule is to stick with Verbatim DL media

While I do realize that Verbatim is the best media at this point, I started this thread under the impression that I can not be the only person out there who has tried other media. As setarip_old stated, 'things change,' and I am interested in seeing whether any change has occurred and being notified when it does.

I wanted to make a central area in which people could post their experiences with other media so that we might have a current listing that may show possible upcomers, rejects, or at the very least,
a location that would be available to post on should trends begin to present themselves.

Prompt 2

I have updated the information form to include burner firmware version and media identification code per setarip_old and LIGHTNING UK!'s suggestions.


Prompt 3

In response to planet1


What's wrong with this:

http://www.videohelp.com/dvdmedia ?

Two things:

1. If you actually look at VideoHelp.com's (http://www.videohelp.com/dvdmedia.php?dvdmediasearch=&dvdmediadvdridsearch=&type=6&size=8.5&dvdburnspeed=All&order=Compatibility&hits=200&search=Search+or+List+Media) listings for DL media, there is not a wealth of information yet.

2. The purpose of this post was to provide an area that would benefit the users of Doom9's forum. If every post was responded to with a link to another site this would be a search engine, not a forum.

Prompt 4
A thread like this.....can only be beneficial ;>}

Thanks.

I do hope that this can be of some benefit to others...

[tomq]

I burned 23 out of 25 cake box(two bad medias) of Ritek Ridata Double Layer DVD+R DL. Played all of them on my Denon dvd player just fine.

Bought from here:
http://www.supermediastore.com/ritek-ridata-double-layer-dl-dvd-plus-r-cake-box.html

[BSpielbauer]

Ritek Ridata Double Layer 8.5GB 2.4X DVD+R DL Media in 3 packs; purchased 7 of these over a two month period, for a total of 21 discs.

Media Info:
Purchased At_________Walmart
Retailer's SKU#_____ ????
Model#_______________???
MID:_________________RITEK D01 (001)
Company_____________ ???
Amount_______________21 total (seven 3-packs)
Type_________________DVD+R DL
Speed________________2.4x
Normal Price_________Varied, ~$6 to ~$11.00, at the time
Bought At___________Varies, ~$5 to ~$7.99, at the time
$/Disc Normally______????
Date of Purchase_____Various dates, summer of 2005


System Info:

Hardware Used________NEC DVD_RW ND-3550A (on some)

Also, Hardware used on some of these
discs____ PIONEER DVD-RW DVD-108 USB external drive

Software Used________DVDDecrypter 3.5.4.0 to rip in ISO mode;

DVDDecrypter 3.5.4.0 to burn in ISO mode;

Media Burned_________DL DVD-Video

Results: 19 out of 21 successful burns; 2 coasters;
All successful burns play in a Panasonic DMRE55; some have played in other players, as well;

The two coasters will not load at all in the Panasonic, nor in any of my three DVD drives on the PC, nor in a couple of other players I tested them in. Reason for this is a complete mystery.

Burning speed set at 2.4 X; default settings used in DVDDecrypter; no multi-tasking during the entire process;

-Bruce

[BSpielbauer]

Verbatim (95123) 2.4X-6X Double Layer DVD+R DL White Inkjet Printable in Cake Box

Media Info:
Product Code: DVD02X0206
Manufacturer: Verbatim
Purchased from: Supermediastore.com
Media code: MKM001
Mfr part #: 95123
Amount_______________two of these 20-packs
Type_________________DVD+R DL
Speed________________2.4x / 6X
Normal Price_________Unknown;
Bought At___________$81.00 (first time);
$76.00 (second time);
$/Disc_________________$3.50 - $4.00
Date of Purchase_____December 2005 and Feb 2006;


System Info:

Hardware Used________NEC DVD_RW ND-3550A (on some)

Also, Hardware used on some of these
discs____ PIONEER DVD-RW DVD-108 USB external drive

Software Used________DVDDecrypter 3.5.4.0 to rip in ISO mode;

DVDDecrypter 3.5.4.0 to burn in ISO mode;

Media Burned_________DL DVD-Video

Results: 40 successful burns; 0 coasters;
All successful burns play in a Panasonic DMRE55; some have played in other players, as well;

Burning speed set at 2.4 X; default settings used in DVDDecrypter; no multi-tasking during the entire process;

-Bruce

[BSpielbauer]

Verbatim 2.4X to 8X Double Layer DVD+R Media

Media Info:
Product Code: DVD02X0206
Manufacturer: Verbatim
Purchased from: Supermediastore.com
Media code: MKM001
Product Code: DVD02X0226-010
Manufacturer: Verbatim
Mfr part #: 95166
Amount_______________I have bought more than 50 of these discs, some in cake boxes and some in 3 packs with jewel boxes. Some in 3 packs with additional DVD-RW discs, early on.
Speed________________2.4x / 8X (although this "line" began with a rating of only 2.4X);

Normal Price_________Unknown; Has varied a LOT;
Bought At___________$2.00 per disc (recently) to $7.00 per disc (early on);
Date of Purchase_____Varies;


System Info:

Hardware Used________NEC DVD_RW ND-3550A (on some)

Also, Hardware used on some of these
discs____ PIONEER DVD-RW DVD-108 USB external drive

Software Used________DVDDecrypter 3.5.4.0 to rip in ISO mode;

DVDDecrypter 3.5.4.0 to burn in ISO mode;

Media Burned_________DL DVD-Video

Results: More than 50 successful burns; 0 coasters;
All successful burns play in a Panasonic DMRE55; some have played in other players, as well;

Burning speed set at 2.4 X; default settings used in DVDDecrypter; no multi-tasking during the entire process;

-Bruce

[ausguy]

DATABANK
CMC phillips certified

Disc ID: CMC MAG-D01-00
Book Type: DVD+R DL
Part Version: 1
Disc Size: 120mm
Maximum Read Rate: Not Specified
Number of Layers: 2
Track Path: Opposite Track Path (OTP)
Linear Density: 0.293 um/bit
Track Density: 0.74 um/track
First Physical Sector of Data Area: 196,608
Last Physical Sector of Data Area: 16,580,607
Last Physical Sector in Layer 0: 2,283,519
cost $5.00 ea au discs are still dear here in oz
quantity 10 pack
harware LG 4163B
write speed 2.4x
sofware discjuggler pro
media burnt dvd video
results 10/10 no errors all play flawlessly
I was quite impressed with these discs

ausguy