The ultimate DVD recordable compatibility list

[Doom9]

EDIT : I've updated the required info for the )DVD recordable compatiblity list with the ADVDInfo lead in.. if you posted your results earlier on please add that info (you can edit your own posts so you don't have to repost the info again. Thanks for your help.
I have also removed off-topic posts from the abovementioned thread.



This thread shall be used to report about your experiences with DVD recordable media. Please indicate your experience following this template. Replace values given in [] brackets. This is a template, not a real report!

Brand: [Verbatim]
Type: [DVD-R for data storage]
Format: [DVD-R]
Max write speed: [2x]
Unit price: [$3.99]
Retailer: [www.yourstore.com]
ADVDInfo Lead In (0E): TDKG01

DVD Burner: [Pioneer A03]
DVD burning software: [Nero 5.5.8.0] (also indicate imaging program if applicable, for instance imgtool 0.98)

Compatibility: [SMC DVD-330: works
Sony xyz-512: works only when burning at 1x speed
Thomson 4400: skips ahead a couple of times and the picture breaks up partially in the last 30 minutes
etc.]

Additional notes: [a 10 disc pack contains at least one faulty disc].
Faulty = data can't be burned or the disc is corrupt after burning.

If you have another remark to be made please edit your own post rather than posting a reply.. or this thread will become very confusing. ADVDInfo can be downloaded at http://www.cdmediaworld.com/hardware/cdrom/dvd_utils_4.shtml, then start, select your DVD burner, put a disc into the drive, select the option 0E (Pre-Recorded Information Lead-In) and press the Read DVD Struct button. You'll get a lot of unusable info and an upper case string on the right side of the 2nd line.. that's what you're looking for. If you get an ASPI error install foreaspi 2.60 that you can get from www.doom9.org/software.htm

[kevinswystun]

Brand: [Apple]
Type: [DVD-R for data storage]
Format: [DVD-R]
Max write speed: [2x]
Unit price: [$5.38]
Retailer: [http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore]

DVD Burner: [Pioneer A03 firmware 1.76]
DVD burning software: [Nero 5.5.7.2]

Compatibility: [Samsung Mfg Part #: DVD-M301 ]

Additional notes: [ Apple’s are just re-labeled Pioneers disks’]

[Nefarion]

Brand: [CD Recordable}
Type: [DVD-R for data storage]
Format: [DVD-R]
Max Write Speed: [2x]
Unit Price: [$1.59 When Bought In Bulk(100)...Otherwise $2.39]
Retailer: http://store.yahoo.com/cd-recordable-dot-com/dvdrcdrw.html

DVD Burner: [Pioneer DVR-103]
DVD Burning Software: [Spruce Up or Prassi Primo DVD]

Compatability: [Tried it on about 6 dvd players ... worked on all burned at 2x. The only 2 i can describe are a sony progressive scan that retails for about $200. And a daewoo that retails for about $99.

Additional Notes: Haven't burned one bad one yet...burned over 50 so far. Nero sucks for dvd burning... very unstable... I wouldnt reccomend it to anyone.

[mcp]

Brand: [Apple]
Type: [DVD-R for data storage]
Format: [DVD-R]
Max write speed: [2x]
Unit price: [$5.38]
Retailer: [http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APP...ects/AppleStore]

DVD Burner: [Pioneer A03 firmware 1.80]
DVD burning software: [VOB Instant Disk 6.2.0.169]

Compatibility: [Philips DVD712]

[jdobbs]

Brand: cd-recordable.com
Type: DVD-R General Purpose
Format: DVD-R
Max Write Speed: 1x (others have reported 2x)
Unit price: $1.89 in value pack (50), $1.59 in 100 pack
Retailer: www.cd-recordable.com (http://www.cd-recordable.com)

DVD Burner: Pioneer A03 firmware 1.68
DVD burning software: Prassi PrimoDVD 2.0.749
DVD burning software: SpruceUp 1.1 Build 1106

Compatibility: Apex AD-660 (except last shipment)
Compatibility: Apex AD-1500
Compatibility: Apex AD-1200
Compatibility: Sony DVP-S300
Compatibility: Pioneer 444

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Brand: Judy's Deals
Type: DVD-R General Purpose
Format: DVD-R
Max Write Speed: 1x
Unit price: $1.59 in value pack (100)
Retailer: www.judysdeals.com (http://www.judysdeals.com)

DVD Burner: Pioneer A03 firmware 1.68
DVD burning software: Prassi PrimoDVD 2.0.749
DVD burning software: SpruceUp 1.1 Build 1106

Compatibility: Apex AD-660
Compatibility: Apex AD-1500
Compatibility: Apex AD-1200
Compatibility: Sony DVP-S300
Compatibility: Pioneer 444

Comment: After using cdrecordable.com for some time, I received a shipment of 50 that had 20 that failed to play on AD-660 player... Switched to judysdeals.com -- these are very good discs! Completely compatible with every player I've tried.

[Nogami]

Brand: [Apple]
Type: [DVD-R for data storage]
Format: [DVD-R]
Max write speed: [2x]
Unit price: [$8 cdn]
Retailer: [Local Apple dealer]

DVD Burner: [Pioneer A03 v1.80]
DVD burning software: [Prassi Primo DVD 2.0.749]

Compatibility:

Panasonic RP-56: Perfect
Apex 600A: Required upgraded drive firmware, no problems
Apex 703: No problems

Additional notes: [fairly reliable 2x media - my standard media for "must work" burns]

[Nogami]

Brand: [DVD Pro / Meritline]
Type: [DVD-R for data storage]
Format: [DVD-R]
Max write speed: [1x]
Unit price: [$1.89] (price dropping, may be lower now)
Retailer: [www.meritline.com]

DVD Burner: [Pioneer A03 v1.80]
DVD burning software: [Prassi Primo DVD 2.0.749]

Compatibility:
Panasonic RP-56: Good
Apex 600A: Required upgraded drive firmware, no problems
Apex 703: Good

Additional notes:

Out of 25 blanks in a pack, approximately 5 blanks had problems with skipping when played in any of the players above. Upon close examination, it appears some of the media was flawed by tiny "speckles" near the outside of the disk - this was the only part of the disk that experienced playback problems. The speckles were not on all blanks, and the ones that were not speckled played perfectly. The burns on the speckled disks play fine on PC DVD-ROM drives, possibly because of better optics and build quality?

[Nogami]

Brand: [Pioneer v1.1]
Type: [DVD-RW for data storage]
Format: [DVD-RW]
Max write speed: [1x]
Unit price: [$20] (when bought 6 months ago)
Retailer: [Local dealer]

DVD Burner: [Pioneer A03 v1.80]
DVD burning software: [Prassi Primo DVD 2.0.749]

Compatibility:
Panasonic RP-56: Good
Apex 600A: Does not work
Apex 703: Does not work

Additional notes:

Good RW blanks. Very few problems, consistant quality playback over multiple erase/record passes for testing disk images.

[hewtra]

Brand: [HP/Philips]
Type: [DVD+RW for data/video storage]
Format: [DVD+RW]
Max write speed: [2.4x]
Unit price: [€19]
Retailer: [www.misco.com]

DVD Burner: [HP 100i]
DVD burning software: [Nero 5.5.7.2]

Compatibility:
MAGNEX DVP900: works
MAGNEX DVP800: works
SAMSUNG SV DVD1E:works

[Areku]

Brand: [Verbatim 1.0]
Type: [DVD-RW for data storage]
Format: [DVD-RW]
Max write speed: [2x]
Unit price: [21 Euro]
Retailer: [www.pcgreen.com]

DVD Burner: [Pioneer A03]
DVD burning software: [PrimoDVD 2.0.x]

Compatibility: [
Panasonic DVD-RV31 : Perfect
Samsung 611: No playback at all (due to old firmware may be)
Playstation 2 (PAL v3): Drive not ready for RW format, not even CDRW.

Additional notes: []

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Brand: [Verbatim 2.0]
Type: [DVD-R for data storage]
Format: [DVD-R]
Max write speed: [2x]
Unit price: [7,5 Euro]
Retailer: [www.pcgreen.com]

DVD Burner: [Pioneer A03]
DVD burning software: [PrimoDVD 2.0.x]

Compatibility: [
Panasonic DVD-RV31 : Perfect
Samsung 611: Jerky playback due to old firmware (not media fault!)
Playstation 2 (PAL v3): Perfect

Additional notes: [

I'm curious about Doom9's sentence: "a 10 disc pack contains at least one faulty disc" - I'm **tired** of buying them in packs of 10, and none faulty to date. Please define "faulty".
]

[ShapeShifterz]

Brand: [GQ]
Type: [DVD-R for data storage]
Format: [DVD-R]
Max write speed: [??]
Unit price: [$3.99]
Retailer: [Fry's]

DVD Burner: [Pioneer 104]
DVD burning software: [PrimoDVD 2.0.749]
Compatibility: Apex AD-703 Works perfect!

[Mnemonic]

Brand: [Meritline (50) and Firewiredirect(10)]
Type: [DVD-R for data storage]
Format: [DVD-R]
Max write speed: [1x]
Unit price: [$1.98]
Retailer: [www.firewiredirect.com and www.meritline.com]

DVD Burner: [Pioneer A03]
DVD burning software: [Prassi] (I always burn the directory, if prassi dont like it, neither will your set-top)

Compatibility: [Wal-Mart Panasonic, RCA, Apex and Sony (to lazy to go get model numbers off them :)]

Additional notes:FirewireDirect, as well as Meritline are selling DVD-PRO, {25 of the mentioned above are TRUE meritline golds} I have noticed SERIOUS problems when applying CD/DVD labels to these discs, it seems to cause standalones and PC drives to be more unstable with the data. I went to sams and bought a 25 pack of Sharpies ;) Also as of typing this im burning my first of 25 APPLE DVD-Rs, and i must say the 2x is nice!
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Brand: [Meritline (2) and Pioneer (2)]
Type: [DVD-RW for data storage]
Format: [DVD-RW]
Max write speed: [1x]
Unit price: [$1.99 and $13.99]
Retailer: [www.meritline.com]

DVD Burner: [Pioneer A03]
DVD burning software: [Prassi] (I always burn the directory, if prassi dont like it, neither will your set-top)

Compatibility: [Wal-Mart Panasonic, and Apex)
Additional notes: Both brands of RW seem to be just as good, as ive noticed anyway, set-tops that wont play one wont play the other!

[TRILIGHT]

Brand: [Verbatim and TDK]
Type: [DVD Recordable (both)]
Format: [DVD-R (both)]
Max write speed: [2x (both)]
Unit price: [$6.99 and $8.99, respectively]
Retailer: [Local MicroCenter store]

DVD Burner: [Pioneer DVR-104(same as A04 for those that don't know)]
DVD burning software: [Nero 5.5.8.0 and RecordNow Max 4.0]

Compatibility:
[Sony NS-700P: Works perfectly!]
[Panasonic DVD-RV26: Works perfectly!]
[Sony DVP-S7700: Will NOT play either disc type!]
[Compaq Armada M700 laptop DVD player: These discs play perfectly on my laptop!! :) ]

Additional notes: These discs are flawless!

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Brand: [Verbatim and TDK]
Type: [DVD Re-Recordable (both)]
Format: [DVD-RW (both)]
Max write speed: [1x (both)]
Unit price: [$11.99 and $14.99, respectively]
Retailer: [Local MicroCenter store]

DVD Burner: [Pioneer DVR-104(same as A04 for those that don't know)]
DVD burning software: [Nero 5.5.8.0 and RecordNow Max 4.0]

Compatibility:
[Sony NS-700P: Works perfectly!]
[Panasonic DVD-RV26: Works perfectly!]
[Sony DVP-S7700: Will NOT play either disc type!]
[Compaq Armada M700 laptop DVD player: Will not play either type]

Additional notes: These discs are flawless! I've burned them over and over more times than I can count! One has lots of scratches now as well. Still works perfectly! Couldn't ask for more!

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Brand: [Generic (purple)]
Type: [DVD Recordable - one-sided and two-sided]
Format: [DVD-R]
Max write speed: [2x]
Unit price: [$1.89 (see notes below)]
Retailer: [www.cdrecordable.com]

DVD Burner: [Pioneer DVR-104(same as A04 for those that don't know)]
DVD burning software: [Nero 5.5.8.0 and RecordNow Max 4.0]

Compatibility:
[Sony NS-700P: Works perfectly!]
[Panasonic DVD-RV26: Works perfectly!]
[Sony DVP-S7700: Will NOT play either disc type!]
[Compaq Armada M700 laptop DVD player: Will not play ANY of these discs! Even those that burn and play fine on the standalones!]

Additional notes: [Part of a package that included 50 single-sided and 5 dual-sided DVDR's. No failed burns. Since originally posting this though, I've had a lot more problems with them since then. It's a hit and miss whether they will work or not. A risk.

[niggenz]

Brand: [Meritline DVD PRO]
Type: [General Purpose DVD-R]
Format: [DVD-R]
Max write speed: [1x]
Unit price: [$1.60]
Retailer: [www.meritline.com]

DVD Burner: [Pioneer 104 firmware 1.10/DO NOT UPGRADE TO v1.20 OTHERWISE YOU WILL HAVE VERY EXPENSIVE COASTERS ALL OVER THE PLACE]
DVD burning software: [Gear Primo DVD 6.0 and Stomp RecordNow Max 4.00]
Compatibility:

Panasonic RP56 *does Meritline RWs too!*
Sony DVP-530
Sharp DV-710
4-year-old-cheap-ass Proscan Divx Player
Apex APX AD1200 (the $65 DVD player)
XBox!!! *does Meritline RWs too!*

[Streetcleaner]

Brand: [Apple]
Type: [DVD-R for data storage]
Format: [DVD-R]
Max write speed: [2x]
Unit price: [$5.38]
Retailer: [http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APP...ects/AppleStore]

DVD Burner: [Pioneer A03 firmware 1.55]
DVD burning software: [Vob Instand, Prassi]

Compatibility: [Panasonic A 350/A360 Cyberhome 528, Aiwa 370, Home Mighty???]

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Brand: [Pioneer v1.1]
Type: [DVD-RW for data storage]
Format: [DVD-RW]
Max write speed: [1x]
Unit price: [$25] (when bought 3 months ago)
Retailer: [Local dealer]

DVD Burner: [Pioneer A03 v1.55]
DVD burning software: [Prassi,Von Instand]

Compatibility:
Panasonic A360: Good
Panasonic A350:doesnt`t work
Aiwa A 370 Good!

[stl]

Brand: verbatim, TDK, comp USA
Type: DVD-R general use 4.7gb
max write speed: 2X for all
Unit price: $10, $7, $5 US
Retailer: Comp USA
DVD burner: Pioneer DVR-103
DVD burning software: recordnowmax 4
compatibilty: pioneer DV-333 and DV- 440
additonal notes: just bought from cd-recordables for $2.39 US
will burn tonight, will post later.

[Marko]

Brand: [Meritline]
Type: [DVD-R "for video & data"] These are the inexpensive purple disks they sell. Product #MM-DVDR47G
Format: [DVD-R]
Max write speed: [?] I have no idea what the max write speed of these disks are.
Unit price: [$1.79 - $1.94 depending upon quantity]
Retailer: [http://www.meritline.com]

DVD Burner: [Panasonic LF-D311]
DVD burning software: [Nero 5.5.7.8]
[Ulead Movie Factory Trial Version]

Compatibility: [Apex AD-1500] Also tested them in some friends Sony DVD players, but I don't remember the model numbers. So far no playback problems.


Additional notes: [I have only been burning these at 1X]

[stl]

update to my prevoius post (1st of may)
CD-recordables DVD-R burned at 2X in my DVR-103 using RECORDNOWMAX 4.
played back perfectly on my PIONEER DV-440.

[amirkhan]

Brand: [FWS http://www.fwsmedia.com]
Type: [DVD-R "for video & data"] DVD-R Bulk
Format: [DVD-R]
Max write speed: [1]
Unit price: [£1.99]
Retailer: [http://www.blankdiscshop.co.uk/acatalog/SVP_Communications_Recordable_DVD_Discs_16.html]

DVD Burner: [A03] V 1.80 Firmware RPC-2 (non-hacked)
DVD burning software: [VOB/Instant DVD]

Compatibility: work great in Pioneer DV-444. Toshiba DVD drives.

Additional notes: [All software only allow 1X]

Just tried in XBOX and they work great! ;-)

[amirkhan]

Brand: [Princo DVD-RW]
Type: [DVD-RW]
Format: [? Case says V1.1]
Max write speed: [1]
Unit price: [£3]
Retailer: [Everytwhere !]

DVD Burner: [A03] V 1.80 Firmware RPC-2 (non-hacked)
DVD burning software: [VOB/Instant DVD]

Compatibility: work great in Pioneer DV-444. Toshiba DVD drives!

Additional notes:

All software only allow 1X, but this is even for my Pioneer DVD-RW, so its ok. Also case says Made in Taiwan.

Barcode in center : P20111400537

Works fine in XBOX too ;-)

[d4g]

Brand: [Laser DVDR general purpose]
Type: [DVD-R]
Format: [v.20]
Max write speed: [2]
Unit price: [8.90 au each if u buy 30 ]
Retailer: http://www.nasa.com.au

DVD Burner: [A04] pioneer dvdr/w
DVD burning software: [gear pro physical image burning image made with ifo edit]

Compatibility: works perfect no skipping like the original works perfect on ps2 and all my standalones.

[Mnemonic]

Brand: [CD-Recordables DVDR general purpose]
Type: [DVD-R]
Format: [v2.0]
Max write speed: [1]
Unit price: [$1.89 each if u buy 30 ]
Retailer: http://www.cdrecordables.com

DVD Burner: [A03] pioneer dvdr/w
DVD burning software: [Prassi]

Compatibility: BAD BAD BAD BAD Burned one disk and sending the whole batch back! Starts skipping half way through the disk, and gets worse! Problem did not show up during burn!:angry:

[byrdmaniac]

Brand: [CD-Recordables DVDR general purpose]
Type: [DVD-R]
Format: [v2.0]
Max write speed: [1x] One batch 25% at 2x, rest showed 2x but gave power calibration error and had to set to 1x to burn ok. Last batch ordered all show 1x.
Unit price: [$1.89 each if you buy 30 ]
Retailer: http://www.cd-recordable.com

DVD Burner: [dvr-103] pioneer dvdr/w firmware 1.65
DVD burning software: [Nero 5.5.7.8]

Compatibility: 95% play fine on Pioneer dv-343 and dv-440, a few have swirls near center but stutter near end of recording rest are fine.


Brand: [DVD-Pro unbranded silver face-no writing on disc]
Type: [DVD-R]
Format: [v2.0]
Max write speed: [1x]
Unit price: [$1.59 each if u buy 25 ]
Retailer: http://www.supermediastore.com

DVD Burner: [dvr-103] pioneer dvdr/w firmware 1.65
DVD burning software: [Nero 5.5.7.8]

Compatibility: Burned at least 75 of these with no problems in Pioneer dv-343 and dv-440, these may be princo's but they are not marked as such. These are a best buy in my opinion.

Brand: [DVD-Pro- purple face with writing on disc]
Type: [DVD-R]
Format: [v2.0]
Max write speed: [1x]
Unit price: [$1.79 each if u buy 25 ]
Retailer: http://www.supermediastore.com

DVD Burner: [dvr-103] pioneer dvdr/w firmware 1.65
DVD burning software: [Nero 5.5.7.8]

Compatibility: I will never buy any more of these, they play ok on Pioneer dv-343 and dv-440 until the last 1.5 gigs or so of dvd. Then they get blocky and eventually freeze and cause a very annoying sound to emit from my stereo. I have destroyed quite a few of these in anger until I finally learned not to waste my timw with them.

Brand: [Princo]
Type: [DVD-RW]
Format: [v1.1]
Max write speed: [1x]
Unit price: [$1.89 ]
Retailer: http://www.supermediastore.com

DVD Burner: [dvr-103] pioneer dvdr/w firmware 1.65
DVD burning software: [Nero 5.5.7.8]

Compatibility:
This is a great product, cheap and have erased at least 100 times and rerecorded with no problems viewing on Pioneer dv-343 and dv-440. Great buy.

Brand: [TDK]
Type: [DVD-R]
Format: [v2.0]
Max write speed: [2x]
Unit price: [$6.99]
Retailer: http://www.supermediastore.com

DVD Burner: [dvr-103] pioneer dvdr/w firmware 1.65
DVD burning software: [Nero 5.5.7.8]

Compatibility: Great disc but expensive, plays great recorded at 2x. Plays with no issues on Pioneer dv-343 and 440.

Brand: [Apple]
Type: [DVD-R]
Format: [v2.0]
Max write speed: [2x]
Unit price: [$5.00 ]
Retailer: http://www.macmall.com

DVD Burner: [dvr-103] pioneer dvdr/w firmware 1.65
DVD burning software: [Nero 5.5.7.8]

Compatibility: Great disc, all record at 2x and play great on DV-343 and 440.

Brand: [Memorex]
Type: [DVD-R]
Format: [v2.0]
Max write speed: [(no)x]
Unit price: [20.00 for 3 ]
Retailer: http://www.bestbuy.com purchased at store

DVD Burner: [dvr-103] pioneer dvdr/w firmware 1.65
DVD burning software: [Nero 5.5.7.8]

Compatibility: Get power calibration error when trying to burn at 1x- which is only burn speed option in nero for this disc, very big disappointment.

Brand: [Imation]
Type: [DVD-R]
Format: [v2.0]
Max write speed: [2x]
Unit price: [$4.45 ]
Retailer: http://www.thenerds.net

DVD Burner: [dvr-103] pioneer dvdr/w firmware 1.65
DVD burning software: [Nero 5.5.7.8]

Compatibility: Great disc and decent price for 2x, work great in dv-343 and 440.

Brand: [Digital Media]
Type: [DVD-R]
Format: [v2.0]
Max write speed: [1x]
Unit price: [$5.00]
Retailer: http://www.circuiycity.com purchased at store

DVD Burner: [dvr-103] pioneer dvdr/w firmware 1.65
DVD burning software: [Nero 5.5.7.8]

Compatibility: Ok disc, only burned 2 but seem to be ok but will not buy any more at 5 each, play fine in dv-343 and 440.

Brand: [Judys Deals]
Type: [DVD-R]
Format: [v2.0]
Max write speed: [1x]
Unit price: [$2.20 if u buy 20 ]
Retailer: http://7925.adahost.com/dvdr/index.html

DVD Burner: [dvr-103] pioneer dvdr/w firmware 1.65
DVD burning software: [Nero 5.5.7.8]

Compatibility: Site claims these are 2x and 4x certified. Has anyone ever heard of 4x for dvd? Anyway Nero says they are 1x certified and they are good quality but no better than the dvd-pro silver face discs for 1.59 each, plus shipping is over 10 bucks for 20 dvds! They play fine in dv-343 and 440.


Brand: [Verbatim]
Type: [DVD-R]
Format: [v2.0]
Max write speed: [2x]
Unit price: [$5.00]
Retailer: http://supermediastore.com

DVD Burner: [dvr-103] pioneer dvdr/w firmware 1.65
DVD burning software: [Nero 5.5.7.8]

Compatibility: Both that I have tried play fine on Pioneer dv-343 and dv-440, if there is a faulty one I need to return it goes to Verbatim across the street from where I work. If only I knew someone who works there maybe I could get some samples.


Brand: [Pioneer printable white face]
Type: [DVD-R]
Format: [v2.0]
Max write speed: [2x]
Unit price: [$7.89]
Retailer: http://supermediastore.com

DVD Burner: [dvr-103] pioneer dvdr/w firmware 1.65
DVD burning software: [Nero 5.5.7.8]

Compatibility: Plays fine on Pioneer dv-343 and dv-440,

Brand: [Pioneer]
Type: [DVD-R]
Format: [v2.0]
Max write speed: [2x]
Unit price: [$7.00]
Retailer: http://supermediastore.com

DVD Burner: [dvr-103] pioneer dvdr/w firmware 1.65
DVD burning software: [Nero 5.5.7.8]

Compatibility: Plays fine on Pioneer dv-343 and dv-440,

Brand: [Mitsui]
Type: [DVD-R]
Format: [v2.0]
Max write speed: [2x]
Unit price: [$6.99]
Retailer: http://supermediastore.com

DVD Burner: [dvr-103] pioneer dvdr/w firmware 1.65
DVD burning software: [Nero 5.5.7.8]

Compatibility: Plays fine on Pioneer dv-343 and dv-440,

[jmonfm]

Brand: Vivastar
Type: DVD-R for data storage
Format: DVD-R
Max Write Speed: 1 x Speed.

Unit Price: 85p inc VAT
Retailer: www.thepriceiswrite.co.uk

DVD Burner: Pioneer A03
DVD Burning S/Ware: VOB Instant CD/DVD (latest version)

Compatibility: Works on Cyberhome ADL528, Playstation 2 and 2 others. Has not failed in any tried so far.

Additional Notes: Not in a pack - price is for 1+ . Have burnt about 15 of these so far with no failures.

:D Happy Ripping :D

[Nogami]

Brand: [Meritline Silver (Unbranded) in jewel case]
Type: [DVD-R for data storage]
Format: [DVD-R]
Max write speed: [1x]
Unit price: [$1.94]
Retailer: [Meritline Link (http://www.meritline.com/dvdpro47buld.html)]

DVD Burner: [Pioneer A03 v1.80]
DVD burning software: [Prassi Primo DVD 2.0.749]

Compatibility:
Panasonic RP-56: Good
Apex 600A: Required upgraded drive firmware, no problems
Apex 703: Good

Additional notes:

No problems so far - this batch of DVD-Rs seem much higher quality than the "DVD-Pro" disks that I got previously from Meritline. The speckly-edge problem that I noticed on the other blanks (listed below) isn't present on these ones.)

The Speckled (bad) disks (http://www.meritline.com/25pac47dvbla.html)

[snowman]

Brand: [Meritline]
Type: [DVD-R media for General v2.0, ML-DVDR4.7G-001]
Format: [DVD-R]
Max write speed: [2x]
Unit price: [$2.19 w/ jewel case]
Retailer: [www.meritline.com]

DVD Burner: [Pioneer A04]
DVD burning software: [Nero 5.5.8.2]

Compatibility:
[Apex AD-660: works]

Additional notes:
Many/most disks out of a set contain little "speckles" around disk. Some of these disks exhibit brief freezes on the Apex player at a repeatable point on the disk (varies from disk to disk). These disks read fine in a Pioneer DVD-ROM at the same points. I would recommend avoiding the media for this reason.

[rinkel]

Brand: [cdrecordable]
Type: [DVD-R for data storage]
Format: [DVD-R]
Max write speed: [2]
Unit price: [$2.00]
Retailer: [cdrecordable]

Brand: [Verbatim]
Type: [DVD-R for data storage]
Format: [DVD-R]
Max write speed: [2]
Unit price: [$6.00]
Retailer: [www.opus.nl]


DVD Burner: [Pioneer 103]
DVD burning software: [spruce-up 1161]
DVD burning software: [Nero 5.5.8.0]
Compatibility: SONY DAV-s500 Works perfect!
Compatibility: SONY PS2 Works perfect!

additonal notes:
only the first from cdrecordable didn't work, but burnt about 29 and they all work.. maybe i got a bunch of good-ones, they burn at real 2x
Verbatims ALWAYS work

[amirkhan]

might be easier to deal with if its in a database

[bluespot]

Brand: [DVDPro Unbranded]
Type: [DVD-R]
Format: [DVD-R]
Max write speed: [1x]
Unit price: [$1.48 each in 100 pack]
Retailer: [www.supermediastore.com]

DVD Burner: [Pioneer A03]
DVD burning software: [Nero 5.5.8.2/Gear ProDVD 6.01] Direct file burn

Compatibility:
Very stubborn US Ver2 PS2: works perfect (most media doesn't)
Any disc that works in this PS2 works on most other standalones.

Additional notes: $187 w/free shipping for a 100 pack w/100 DVD cases. Exact part number is ML-DVDSILVER-025 (for the 25 packs). No visible imperfections, burned 5 out of my 100 pack, so far no problems to report. I highly recommend this media. These are the same discs that byrdmaniac called a 'best buy', in case anyone was wondering.

*EDIT* ===> Update
After the first 10 burns or so, the media stopped playiing on my PS2. Some will play now, most will not, or at least most have problems with skipping and pixelation at the end of the disc. I can't explain why this happens, maybe if I stare really hard at the screen while they're burning, they'll all play. But it seems that this paticular media is no longer being sold, so it's a moot point anyway. I'm buying Verbatim exclusivley now, I've had enough pain caused by generic media.

[klona]

Brand: [cdrecordable]
Type: [DVD-R for data storage]
Format: [DVD-R]
Max write speed: [2]
Unit price: [$2.25]
Retailer: [cdrecordable]


DVD Burner: [Pioneer 103] 1.68 RPC1 firmware
DVD burning software: [RecordNOW 4] [Nero 5.5.8.0 .2 .9.0] [Instant CD 6.4]
Compatibility: SONY DVP-715S : I/O Error or pixelisation at the end of 80% of the disc : Give most of the time C13 error and turn off
Compatibility: SONY PS2 :I/O Error or pixelisation at the end of 80% of the disc

[cinders]

Brand: [Bulpaq]
Type: [DVD-R for general data]
Format: [DVD-R]
Max write speed: [1x]
Unit price: [0.70p each]
Retailer: [http://www.bigpockets.co.uk]

DVD Burner: [Pioneer A04]
DVD burning software: [Prassi 2.0]

Compatibility: [Pioneer 717]

These disks are awful!

They will play fine in PC DVD-Rom (don't they all?) and on my Pioneer 717 but will work in nothing else, absolutey nothing. Total waste of money.

[cinders]

Brand: [Princo]
Type: [DVD-R for general data]
Format: [DVD-R]
Max write speed: [1x]
Unit price: [0.90p each]
Retailer: [http://www.bigpockets.co.uk]

DVD Burner: [Pioneer A04]
DVD burning software: [Prassi 2.0]

Compatibility: [Pioneer 717]

These disks (again) are awful!

They will play fine in PC DVD-Rom (don't they all?) and on my Pioneer 717 but will work in nothing else, absolutey nothing. Total waste of money.

Think they're the same disks as the Bulpaq ones but with a different label. Garbage!

Time to splash out a bit more money....!

[happyenc]

Good idea to stick this data into a database and allow people to add formatted to it. Sometimes media can be hit and miss, especially when burning discs for specific stand alone DVD players.
I have a Sony DVP-NS300 (not great by any means) but it will play DVD-Rs. I'm torn between the TDKs or Verbatims. When recording video media use GOOD QUALITY DVD-Rs - even if they cost a bit more. Sometimes a burn can be apparently successful only for some weeks or months to pass when you find your video produces signs of corruption.

[TheMovieGuru]

Brand: [Judysdeals Private Stock!?]
Type: [DVD-R]
Format: [v2.0]
Max write speed: [1x]
Unit price: [$1.59 ]
Retailer: http://www.judysdeals.com

DVD Burners: [dvr-103] pioneer dvdr/w firmware 1.65
Panasonic DMR-E20 Home Recorder (Discs Work Perfect On it!)

DVD burning software: [Stomp RecordMax 4.0]

Compatibility:
This is a premium product, cheap and have burned over 300 discs with no problems viewing on 8 or 9 standalones I have tried. At $1.59 this is a Great deal!

[bluespot]

Brand: [DVDPro True 2x]
Type: [DVD-R]
Format: [v2.0]
Max write speed: [2x]
Unit price: [$2.19]
Retailer: http://supermediastore.com

DVD Burner: [Pioneer A03 w/1.80 firmware]
DVD burning software: [Gear Pro DVD 6.01]

Compatibility: Plays on the A03 and that's about it.
PS2: fails to read disc.
Sony standalone: fails to read disc.
2 different pioneer DVD-ROMs: fail to read disc.

Out of 6 devices that I have at my house that can read DVDs, only 2 were able to read discs burned on this media. My Lite On DVD drive, and the A03 itself. A verbatim DVD-R burned immedatley after these discs using the same software/same movie plays perfectly on all 6 devices. Don't buy this stuff. Sure, they burn at 2x...great! I'm returning mine tomorrow.

[map-ed]

Brand: Mitsui
Type: [DVD-R]
Format: [v2.0]
Max write speed: [2x]
Unit price: [$5.50 in Argentina.....]
Retailer:

DVD Burner: [Pioneer A03 w/1.80 firmware]
DVD burning software: [Prassi Primo DVD 2.0]

Compatibility: Pioneer DVD-343
Compatibility: Philips DVD 711
Compatibility: Philips DVD 703
Compatibility: Grundig GDV-130
Compatibility: PS2 (works great!)

I recorded 300+ Mitsui DVD-R without problems, issues with compatibility where solved replacing the Burning software and updating the BIOS version of my drive.

[thxtof]

Brand: [Meritline GOLD]
ADVDINFO: "RITEKG..03"
Type: [DVD-R]
Format: [v2.0]
Max write speed: [1x]
Unit price: [$1.74]
Retailer: http://www.meritline.com/47dvdisgenpu1.html

DVD Burner: [Pioneer A104]
DVD burning software: [Nero 5.5.9]

Compatibility: Plays on the A04 and my Apex 1500.
Did not try on other players.

This seems to be a very good product, burnt about 100, all play fine in my setop APEX player. I wonder if this is not in fact the same product than the Ritek gold one(http://www.supermediastore.com/47dvdisgenpu.html).

[daxab]

Brand: [Princo DVD-R General 4.7]
Type: [DVD-R]
Format: [?]
Max write speed: [1x]
Unit price: [$1.77]
Retailer: http://www.supermediastore.com

DVD Burner: [Pioneer A104]
DVD burning software: [Nero 5.5.8.0]

Compatibility: Plays on my Apex 5131, not on the Toshiba 5109 (but nothing does).

I tried to order the ML-DVDSILVER-025 recommended by bluespot and byrdmaniac from supermediastore. Instead, they sent me the white-topped Princo. When I wrote them to complain, they said that the silver top was the old version, and the white top was the new version, to be shipped out from now on, and they're updating their web site. Maybe horse sh*t, maybe not -- I don't know. They're cheap enough that I can keep them for backup use etc., and they do work on my Apex.

Be careful when trying to get the DVDPro Silver Top. Be careful when dealing with supermediastore.

[thxtof]

Brand: [Meritline White Printable]
ADVDINFO: "RITEKG..01"
Type: [DVD-R]
Format: [v2.0]
Max write speed: [1x]
Unit price: [was $1.49]
Retailer: http://www.meritline.com/

DVD Burner: [Pioneer A104]
DVD burning software: [Nero 5.5.9]

Compatibility: Plays on the A04 and my Apex 1500.
Did not try on other players.

Burnt 25, all worked fine.

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Brand: [Meritline Optodisk]
ADVDINFO: "VIVAST..AR"
Type: [DVD-R]
Format: [v2.0]
Max write speed: [1x]
Unit price: [$1.68]
Retailer: http://www.meritline.com/

DVD Burner: [Pioneer A104]
DVD burning software: [Nero 5.5.9]

Compatibility: In my Apex DVD player, usually start freezing after 50mns. In my A04 burner it gets cyclic redundancy errors while trying to copy the 3rd VOB.

Bad product.

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Brand: [ESBUY UNBRANDED SILVER]
ADVDINFO: "VIVAST..AR"
Type: [DVD-R]
Format: [v2.0]
Max write speed: [1x]
Unit price: [Free with DVD burner purchase]
Retailer: http://www.esbuy.com/

DVD Burner: [Pioneer A104]
DVD burning software: [Nero 5.5.9]

Compatibility: Same problem -- in my Apex DVD players, usually start freezing after 50 mns. In my A04 burner it gets cyclic redundancy errors while trying to copy the 3rd VOB.

Avoid this one too ;)

[dogman-x]

Brand: [Princo]
Type: [DVD-R for General]
Format: [DVD-R]
Max write speed: [1x]
Unit price: [$1.20]
Retailer: [www.allmediaoutlet.com]

DVD Burner: [Pioneer DVR-104]
DVD burning software: [Nero 5.5.8.2]

Compatibility: [Doesn't work AT ALL, won't even read back in the recorder]

Additional notes: [a 10 disc pack in cake box - not well packed]

[dogman-x]

Brand: [OptoDisc]
Type: [DVD-R 4.7G for General]
Format: [DVD-R]
Max write speed: [1x]
Unit price: [$1.60]
Retailer: [www.rima.com]

DVD Burner: [Pioneer DVR-104]
DVD burning software: [Nero 5.5.8.2]

Compatibility: [Works in the Recorder, and in 1 of my 2 DVD-ROMs, but in many set-top DVD players it doesn't work well]

Additional notes: [a 10 disc pack jewel cases]

[dogman-x]

Brand: [Ritek]
Type: [DVD-R 4.7G for General (Silver)]
Format: [DVD-R]
Max write speed: [1x]
Unit price: [$2.10]
Retailer: [www.mediasupply.com]

DVD Burner: [Pioneer DVR-104]
DVD burning software: [Nero 5.5.8.2]

Compatibility: [Excellent - Works in every player I've tested except one]

Additional notes: [a 10 disc pack in jewel cases - well packed - I'm ordering more of these]

[Artur]

Brand: [Infiniti]
Type: [DVD-R 4.7G for General ]
Format: [DVD-R]
Max write speed: [1x]
Unit price: [$2.10]
Retailer: [www.dvd-and-media.com]

DVD Burner: [Pioneer DVR-104]
DVD burning software: [Nero 5.5.8.0]
Compatibility: Plays on the A04/104 and my Sony dvp-s-525d and Phillips.


Burnned 10, all worked fine

[golfextreme]

Brand: [DVDPro true 2x]
Type: [DVD-R for genral purpose]
Format: [DVD-R]
Max write speed: [2x]
Unit price: [$2.18]
Retailer: [www.supermediastore.com]

Listed as DVDRPRO2X-025

Bought 25 of these, burned 21, 2 work. CRAP, CRAP, CRAP!

Either thay won't play at all, or they will play to the end and screw up around 3.8gbs.

Pioneer 104
Sony DVP-S360

Still waiting for a reply from supermediastore.

[thxtof]

Brand: [Ritek Gold]
ADVDINFO: ["RITEKG..03"]
Type: [DVD-R]
Format: [v2.0]
Max write speed: [1x]
Unit price: [$1.29]
Retailer: http://www.supermediastore.com

DVD Burner: [Pioneer A104]
DVD burning software: [Nero 5.5.9]

Compatibility: Plays on the A04 and my Apex 1500.
Did not try on other players.

Nice media, packaged in 2x25 spindle. No problem so far.

Folks could you from now on use ADVDINFO.EXE so we can tell which manufacturer is actually making the DVD ? That would be very helpfull because this way we could tell that 2 different brand in 2 different stores are actually the same.
A good example is Meritline General V2.0 Gold $1.79 = supermediaStore Ritek Gold $1.29 !!! Both are "RITEKG..03" ...


Cheers

[ilovecatbus]

Brand: [OptoDisc]
Type: [DVD-R 4.7G for General]
Format: [DVD-R]
Max write speed: [1x]
Unit price: [$1.60]
Retailer: [www.newegg.com]

DVD Burner: [Pioneer DVR-104]
DVD Burning Software: [Prassi Primo DVD]


Compatability: Toshiba 4700: start skipping around 50% (2.4g)
Apex 1100w : start skipping around 50% (2.4g)

Additional notes: Don't buy this.......
Even I put the same files in the pioneer DVD-RW
And played in the above two players,
the pioneer can play perfectly......

[kilikili]

Brand: [PrimeDisc]
ADVDINFO: "VIVAST..AR"
Type: [DVD-R]
Format: [v2.0]
Max write speed: [1x]
Unit price: [$1.50]
Retailer: http://www.shop4tech.com/

DVD Burner: [Pioneer A03/w1.80 firmware]
DVD burning software: [Stomp Record Max]

Compatibility: Panasonic A110 :Perfect
Compatibility: Apex 1100 :Perfect
Compatibility: Playstation2! :YES!!! Absolutely!

I'm simply amazed for such an inexpensive price.

-Kilikili

[Acreff]

Brand: [Verbatim]
Type: [DVD+R 4.7G]
Format: [DVD+R]
Max write speed: [2x]
Unit price: [$6.60]
Retailer: [Local Store]

DVD Burner: [HP-200i]
DVD Burning Software: [Nero 5.5.9.0]


Compatability: Pioneer 525: Perfect

[exodious0]

Brand: [Verbatim]
Type: [DVD-R for data storage]
Format: [DVD-R]
Max write speed: [2x]
Unit price: [~€7.00]
Retailer: [local store]
ADVDInfo Lead In (0E): -

DVD Burner: [Pioneer A04]
DVD burning software: [Nero 5.5.9.0]

Compatibility: [Works with Samsung 611]

[bbiandov]

Brand: [Generic]
Type: [DVD-R]
Format: [DVD-R]
Max write speed: [1x]
Unit price: [$1.29]
Retailer: [www.allmediaoutlet.com]
ADVDInfo Lead In (0E): LEAD DATA
DVD Burner: [Pioneer A04]
DVD burning software: [Nero 5.5.8.0]

Compatibility: [Toshiba SD-2200, xbox, PS/2]

[digisei]

Brand: [Datatrack]
Type: [DVD-R]
Format: [DVD-R]
Max write speed: [1x]
Unit price: [€3,0]
Retailer: [www.nierle.de]
DVD Burner: [Pioneer 104]
DVD burning software: [Nero 5.5.8.2]

Compatibility: [Pinoeer DV525, Sony and a very picky Denon which refuses everything but Pioneer!]

High quality media made in Germany with similar compatibility like Pioneer.

[jcraven]

Brand: STI Certified
Type: DVD-R
Format: DVD-R
Max Write Speed: 1x
Unit Price 5 for $20
Retailer: http://www.sticertified.com
DVD Burner: Panasonic AO3
Software: Nero, Spruce, Prassi
Compatibility: Sony (and probably others)

I know they're not the cheapest but I've never had a bad disk from them. After many frustrations with the cheaper media this seems to be a comfortable middle-ground.

[atreides93]

Brand: Princo
Type: [DVD-R]
Format: [DVD-R]
Max write speed: [1x]
Unit price: $1.15
Retailer: meritline
DVD Burner: [Pioneer A03]
DVD burning software: [Nero 5.5.8.2]

Compatibility: I got a 25 pack spindle. So far, no coasters, I only have 3 left. They all play fine on my Oritron DVD600 and my Sony 530D. I also tried two of them on a Pioneer(not sure the model number) DVD player.

ADVDinfo reports them as being Princo, but meritline didn't specify the brand, just said they were unbranded generics.

[gooki]

Brand: [Unbranded Printable Discs]
Type: [DVD-R, Printable]
ADVDInfo [RITEKG..01]
Format: [DVD-R]
Colour [Purple/Gold/White printable top]
Max write speed: [No Idea]
Unit price: [$3.00USD]
Retailer: [Privately, New Zealand]

DVD Burner: [104]
DVD burning software: [Primo DVD]

Compatibility, Works 100% in:
XBOX
SOny Playstation 2
Pioneer 105 PC DVD ROM
Sony DVP-S525D standalone
Pioneer DV-525 standalone.

Will keep testing with other players.

Additional notes: Nice discs, I've had two coasters because the dye had flaked, but other than that rather good discs.

[FWMan]

Brand: [Unbranded Printable Discs]
Type: [DVD-R, Printable]
ADVDInfo [RITEKG..01]
Format: [DVD-R]
Colour [Purple/White top]
Max write speed: 2x and 1x]
Unit price: [$1.50USD of 2x and 1.05USD for 1x]
Online: www.caloptic.com

DVD Burner: [A03, 103, 104]
DVD burning software: [Primo DVD]

Compatibility, Works 100% in:
XBOX
SOny Playstation 2
Apex DVD Player
Sony - Table top (forgot the model#)
BOSE DVD player

Inkjet printable DVD available, good discs, made a coaster because did not check DVD complian in the Tool Option of PrimoDVD.

[bbiandov]

Brand: [Memorex]
Type: [DVD-R]
Format: [DVD-R]
Max write speed: [1x]
Unit price: [$6.29]
Retailer: [www.compusa.com]
ADVDInfo Lead In (0E):
00 42 00 00 01 40 C1 FD 9E D8 50 00 02 87 0D 13 .B...@....P.....
88 99 80 00 03 43 4D 43 30 30 52 00 04 47 32 30 .....CMC00R..G20
DVD Burner: [Pioneer A04]
DVD burning software: [Ulead DVD Movie Factory]

Compatibility: [Toshiba SD-2200, xbox, PS/2]
Sold as Memorex DVD-R UPC barcode 3470705510
Part number 3202-2210, works great but pricy and NOT 2x

[alexnoe]

Burner: DVR-A03 (1.80)
Brand: TraxData 1x-2x for general (cdrecord-proDVD says: Vivastar)
Type: DVD-R
Price: 2,50¤
Max Write Speed: 1x (even with 1.90 and even in DVR-A04!!)
Software: DVD Maestro
Player: Panasonic DVD RV32
movie jumps/skips/hangs

Burner: DVR-A03 (1.80)
Brand: Verbatim DVD-R for general 2.0
Type: DVD-R
Price: 3,70¤
reseller: www.snogard.de
Max Write Speed: 2x
Software: DVD Maestro
Player: Panasonic DVD RV32
works fine

Burner: DVR-A03 (1.80)
Brand: Verbatim DVD-RW ver. 1.1
Type: DVD-RW
Price: 5,40¤
reseller: www.snogard.de
Max Write Speed: 1x
Software: DVD Maestro
Player: Panasonic DVD RV32
works fine

[thxtof]

Burner: DVR-A04 (1.30)
Brand: TDK x2 unbranded
Type: DVD-R
Price: $1.99 (100 pack)
reseller: www.ebay.com
ADVDINFO:
00 42 00 00 01 40 C1 FD 9E D8 50 00 02 8A 0D 14 .B...@....P.....
88 88 80 00 03 54 44 4B 47 30 32 00 04 30 30 30 .....TDKG02..000
30 30 30 00 05 CC C0 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 000.............
Max Write Speed: 2x
Software: Nero 5.5.9.0
Player: Apex 1500
works fine

[teddykgb]

I use a pioneer DVD-106 and stomp recordnow max and I get my dvd-r's from www.americal.com. They have either professional grade or standard grade. I use the standard grade and if memory serves out of over 100 dvd-r's I've had one that did not work. Just one is pretty darn good if you ask me. They burn at 2X and they're not all that pricey either, around $.79 a piece for the standard grade, they come in either white or silver tops and spindles of pretty much any size. Hope this helps yall.

[FWMan]

teddykgb Wrote:
They burn at 2X and they're not all that pricey either, around $.79 a piece for the standard grade, they come in either white or silver tops and spindles of pretty much any size

Yo ol' fool... Ur RecordMac stated 2x but it does not burn at 2x...You can not get true 2x at $0.79 as of now yet.
How long does it burn?... I bet you it's more than 28min for 4.7GB BTW it doesn't matter how the recording program says, timing is the best way to tell the burnning speed.

[s0nyguy]

i noticed above a few of you posted asking for this to be in a database.

i can create a mySQL database of the above results and have it generate a web page with the results.. users could add new items and the database/webpage would be updated automatically.

would this be of use to anyone. if i get a few people i will spend the time to create the php script to do it..

[haner]

I can host the site and provide the space needed.

[garcianacho]

Brand: [Apple]
Type: [DVD-R 4.7G for General]
Format: [DVD-R]
Max write speed: [2x]
Unit price: [4€]
Retailer: [local retailer]

DVD Burner: [Pioneer DVR-104]
DVD burning software: [Nero 5.5.9.9]

Compatibility: [works in the recorder and in all set-top players that I have probe]

Additional notes: [a 5 disc pack jewel cases]

Brand: [Traxdata] Purple color.
Type: [DVD-R 4.7G for General]
Format: [DVD-R]
Max write speed: [2x]
Unit price: [1,5 €]
Retailer: []

DVD Burner: [Pioneer DVR-104]
DVD burning software: [Nero 5.5.9.9]

Compatibility: [Works in the Recorder, and in my Philips DVD and in others set-top players]

Additional notes: [a 10 disc pack without cases]


Un saludo:

Nacho.

[Caedel]

Brand: [Memorex]
Type: [DVD-R]
Format: [Generic V 2.0]
Max write speed: [1]
Unit price: [$5]
Retailer: [Best Buy]

DVD Burner: Sony DRU-500A
DVD burning software: [Nero/RecordNow]

Compatibility: Coasters Coasters

Additional notes:
Coasters

Brand: [Sony]
Type: [DVD+RW]
Format: [V 1.0]
Max write speed: [2.4]
Unit price: [$12]
Retailer: [Came with Drive]

DVD Burner: Sony DRU-500A
DVD burning software: [Nero/RecordNow]

Compatibility: Tested in V7 PS2, worked fine


Brand: [Verbatim]
Type: [DVD+R]
Format: [?]
Max write speed: [2.4x]
Unit price: [$5]
Retailer: [Best Buy]

DVD Burner: Sony DRU-500A
DVD burning software: [RecordNow]

Compatibility: Work great on V4 (30001) PS2

Additional notes:
Nero wrote these dics even when told to "simulate" only.


Brand: [Ritek]
Type: [DVD-R]
Format: [2.0]
Max write speed: [2x]
Unit price: [$2 w/shipping]
Retailer: [HyperMedia.com]

DVD Burner: Sony DRU-500A
DVD burning software: [Nero 5.5.9.17]

Compatibility: Work great on V4 (30001) PS2
Firmware: 1.0f

Additional notes: One of the discs failed to complete writing because there were scratches around the outer edge. The rest of the discs look fine though.
Nero wrote these dics even when told to "simulate" only.

[herbsman]

Brand: [Bulkpaq] Type: [DVD-R for data storage] Format: [DVD-R] Max Write Speed: [x1] Price: [30 free with Pioneer DVR 104-A04] DVD Burner: [as above] DVD Burning Software: Nero 5.5.9/Prassi Prismo/VobInstant CD-DVD Compatibilty : Pioneer DVR104 / Sony DVP-NS305 [worked in both]!! Additional Notes : These DVD-R's would not play in any of my mates PS2 and LG stand alone DVD players do not like either. I find Nero the best burning software , Prassi came with Pioneer 104 but have never found it to do anywhere near as much as Nero. Tried VobInstant CD/DVD 6.0 and 6.5 demo verions as suggested by IfoEdit http://mpucoder.kewlhair.com/derrow/index.html but I couldn't even get it to burn .vob , .bup etc :angry: Using Smartripper 2.41 then Nero 5.5.9 I can rip & burn a DVD [under 4.7GB] straight off... absolutely no problems playing in my Sony 305 :cool:

[zazonz]

Brand: [Fuji, Memorex, TDK & Verbatim for +R HP & Verbatim for +RW]
Type: [DVD-R for Video DVD+RW for Backup and Video Testing]
Format: [DVD+RW]
Max write speed: [2.4x]
Unit price: [When I first got my burner(July) it was about $4 for +R and $7-8 for +RW. Now it is about $2 for +R and $4-5 for +RW if I look around and wait for sale.]
Retailer: [Best Buy, CompUSA, Micro Center, and OfficeMax]
ADVDInfo Lead In (0E): ???

DVD Burner: [Sony DVD+RW DRU120A]
DVD burning software: [Nero 5.5.8.5, although the drive comes with Bs Recorder]

Compatibility: I have a Pioneer DV-C503 and a PS2. The Pioneer has never failed to play either a +R or +RW that played in another DVD player. The PS2 has played all +R but only 50% of +RW. I had one bad Fuji and TDK each. Also had one bad Memorex, but I think that was my fault. The +RW that came with the drive failed. It got too scratched from going to PC to DVD. All other +RW work fine.

[ramutan]

Brand: [Memorex]
Type: [DVD+R]
Format: [DVD+RW]
Max Write Speed: [2.4X]
Unit Price: [$ 8.94 3pack]
Retailer: [Best Buy, Staples]

DVD Burner: [Memorex DVD+RW/+R rev. 1.27] DVD+RW speed 2.4 DVD+R 2.4 DVD-Rom 8X
CD-R speed 12X CD-RW 10X CD-Rom 32X
Software: Nero 5.5.8.5

Compatibility: Philips 724 [perfect] PS2 [Perfect] Sony DVP-S330 [perfect]Pioneer older models (can't recall models) [perfect].

Note: On the Memorex media, it will not record on first generation DVD+RW such as Philips DVD+RW208, HP DVD100i, Sony DRU110 A/C1 and Ricoh MP5120A.

[Crazyjoe]

Brand: [Pioneer]
Type: [DVD-RW for data/video rewriteable]
Format: [DVD-RW]
Max write speed: [2x]
Unit price: [-]
Retailer: [included with burner]
ADVDInfo Lead In (0E): PVCW00..V00

DVD Burner: [Pioneer A-05]
DVD burning software: [InstantCD/DVD 6.5, Scenarist 2.6 Pro]

Compatibility:
Recorded at 2x Speed.
Works fine with [Pioneer DV-525].
Doesn't work with [Cyberhome AD-L528]. The Player has problems in recognizing the media.

[DVD__GR]

Brand: [Pioneer] - VERBATIM - MAXELL
Type: [DVD-RW for data/video rewriteable]
Format: [DVD-RW]
Max write speed: [2x]
Unit price: [-]
Retailer: ??
ADVDInfo Lead In (0E):

DVD Burner: [Pioneer A-05]
DVD burning software: [Nero 5.5.9.14]

Compatibility:
Recorded at 1x Speed.
Works fine with [SONY DVD PLAYERS , YOKOHAMA ].


!!!!!!TOTALLY FAILED WITH SMART BUY MEDIA!!!!!!!!!
(POWER CALIBRATION ERROR)

[emistral]

Brand: [Shintaro]
Type: [DVD-R for general]
Format: [DVD-R]
Max write speed: [1x]
Unit price: [$1.25]
Retailer: [www.xtreemtechnology.com.au]
ADVDInfo Lead In (0E): unknown

DVD Burner: [Pioneer A104]
DVD burning software: [Nero 5.5.9.17] [RecordMax 4.5]

Compatibility:
SoPioneer DV-525: plays without any problem
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Brand: [Datastream]
Type: [DVD-R for general]
Format: [DVD-R]
Max write speed: [2x]
Unit price: [$2.25]
Retailer: [www.xtreemtechnology.com.au]
ADVDInfo Lead In (0E): unknown

DVD Burner: [Pioneer A104]
DVD burning software: [Nero 5.5.9.17] [RecordMax 4.5]

Compatibility:
SoPioneer DV-525: plays without any problem

[vljenewein]

Brand: [TKD]
Type: [DVD-R for data storage]
Format: [DVD-R]
Max write speed: [2x]
Unit price: [$5.99]
Retailer: [www.circuitcity.com]


DVD Burner: [Pioneer A105 4X]
DVD burning software: [Nero 5.5.10.0]

Compatibility: [I've tried it in my Apex DVD set top from Wal Mart and they work great, Media actually reads a bit faster than 4X but for reliability it only burns at 2X.]


Brand: [Maxell]
Type: [DVD-R for data storage]
Format: [DVD-R]
Max write speed: [2x]
Unit price: [$19.95 /5 pack]
Retailer: [Staples]


DVD Burner: [Pioneer A105 4X]
DVD burning software: [Nero 5.5.10.0]
Compatibility: [I've tried these in my Toshiba PC player and in the Apex set top player and plays very nice all the way through. No skips no problems.]

Brand: [K Hypermedia (taiwan)]
Type: [DVD-R for General Use]
Format: [DVD-R]
Max write speed: [1x]
Unit price: [$14.99 per 10... the most expensive DVD's I've ever bought!]
Retailer: [Office Max]


DVD Burner: [PioneerA105 4X]
DVD burning software: [Nero 5.5.10.0] )

Compatibility: [I've used these in my PC (which sometimes work, and in the set top DVD player an APEX from Wal Mart and works at the beginning, but at the end starts to become misserably skipped and corrupted. At $1.49 each these are the very most expensive DVD -R media you can buy. If you figure your time worth anything, then at 1 X burn time and disc that are NG.. make them really NO bargin.

I've also noticed that in Nero, that I burn in UDF mode and works great, but not in UDF/IFO mode. latter... doesn't work.

Cheers!

[Spovik]

Brand: [Maxell]
Type: [DVD-R fUnspecified (Ver. 2.0)]
Format: [DVD-R]
Max write speed: [2x]
Unit price: [$3.50]
Retailer: [BestBuy]

DVD Burner: [Sony DRU-500A]
DVD burning software: [Nero 5.5.9.17]

Compatibility: [Toshiba SD-K6115, Samsung SD-612 (PC), Apex, Pioneer]

GREAT discs. Only problems are when I screw up the file system or turn the computer off by mistake in mid burn.

Memorex discs are junk and will simply not burn in my Sony DRU-500A.

[gopalkk]

Princo DVD-R from rima.com

DVD Decrypter ISO copy

works fine in APEX AD-600a, AD-1200.

[Malow]

Brand: [AUVISTAR]
Type: [DVD-R GENERAL]
Format: [DVD-R]
Max write speed: [2x]
Unit price: [$3.00]
Retailer: [PROCIMAR]

DVD Burner: [PIONEER A04]
DVD burning software: [VOB INSTANT DISK]

Compatibility: [PHILIPS DVD615]

Malow

[srsstvs]

Brand: Maxell(+R), Verbatim(+R)
Speed: Both 2.4X
Retailer: Sam's Club
Prices: $17.99/10PK Maxwell, $23.99/12PK Verbatim (both with case)
Burner: Sony DRU-500A
Softwares: RecordNow MAX, Nero 5.5.10.7b
Results: all playable in Sony DVP-S330, Sony DAV-S300, Mintek 1600 (Nero has to be 5.5.10.7b, had problem with 5.5.10)

I was surprised Sam's has such name brand discs with such cheap prices than on-line stores, and even come with cases. Bought 2 10PK and 3 12PK to try out and they are perfect, gonna buy more this weekend.

[cekk]

Brand: [Universal]
Type: [DVD-R GENERAL]
Format: [DVD-R]
Max write speed: [1x]
Unit price: [$2.00]
Retailer: [www.mistral.hu]
ADVDInfo Lead In: RITEKG..03
Recorded at 1x Speed

DVD Burner: [PIONEER A05]
DVD burning software: [Nero 5.5.10.7]

Compatibility:

Philips DVD 723 :good
JVC VN5 :good
Thompson DTH 210 :good
Thopson 4400 :fail :(

[teddy]

I tested a couple of smart buy 2x DVD-R discs on my Pioneer A05 burner with the latest firmware to date (06.03.2003).

Burned the discs in recordnow max 4.5 at 2x. So far so good.

[teddy]

Also mmore 1x DVD-R disc's works perfect on my A05. Never any problem. Burned about 100 of them in nero/recordnowmax/instant dvd/winonDVD.....

[Blue-Laser-27GB]

Brand: [Optodisc]
Type: [DVD-RAM 9.4GB Type 4]
Format: [DVD-RAM]
Max write speed: [2x]
Unit price: [$7]
Retailer: [http://www.newegg.com]

DVD Burner: [Panasonic LF-D521U]
DVD burning software: [Nero 5.5.9.x]

Compatibility: [Pansonic LF-D521U, Sw-9571-CYY, DMR-E20]

Additional notes: [Newegg offers retail packs $7 each, and a lifetime guarantee]

[herbsman]

Brand: [Traxdata]
Type: [DVD-R R4.7]
Format: [DVD-R]
Max Write Speed: [X2]
Unit Price: [£34 for 25]
Retailer: [www.blankdiscshop.co.uk]

DVD Burner: [Pioneer a04/104 w/ firmware 1.31]
DVD Burning Software: [Nero 5.5.9.9 + SVCD plug-in]

Compatibility: [Sony DVP-NS305 & Mirror DVD Player]

Additional Notes: These DVD-R's only burn @ X2 under the Pioneera04 with the firmware 1.31 ... but when burning anything as long as Black Hawk Down,Star Wars - Phantom Menace they freeze up right towards the final chapters. Tested on X1 and there's no problem so I would suggest to ppl that these are a quality disc but dont be fooled into thinking that it is a good disc at speed.

Thanks - Bye

[Xombe]

Brand: [Ricoh]
Type: [DVD+R for Data, also DVD+RW for Data]
Format: [DVD+R, DVD+RW]
Max write speed: [2.4x]
Unit price: [399 yen]
Retailer: [BicCamera locations, or www.bicbic.com]

DVD Burner: [I-O Data iE4.7P3, two different models, one with Ricoh 5125A innards and another with NEC ND-1100 innards]
DVD burning software: [Nero 5.5.10.15, also DVD Decrypter with imgtool 0.98 images)

Compatibility: [Seemingly flawless. Plays perfectly in my Pioneer DV-535 settop and both my PS2s (original 10,000 model JPN and newer US model. Burn fast and with no problems.]

Additional notes: [I've had one faultly disc in about 50. The Japan-made ones are maybe better that the ones made in Taiwan...? The faulty one was Taiwanese. Check the packaging, cause they vary (the five packs tend to be Japan-made, whereas the ten packs tend to be Taiwan-made]

[Syntaxx Error]

Brand: [Verbatim]
Type: [DVD+R for data storage]
Format: [DVD+RW, DVD+R]
Max write speed: [2.4x]
Unit price: [¤3.50]
Retailer: [www.dretschler.com]
ADVDInfo Lead In (0E): []

DVD Burner: [Sony DW-U10A]
DVD burning software: [Nero 5.5.10.15]
(also imgtool-classic and DVD-Decrypter)

Compatibility: [United DVD-3151: works
LG DVD 5064: works]

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Brand: [Verbatim]
Type: [DVD-RW for data storage]
Format: [DVD-RW]
Max write speed: [1x]
Unit price: [¤4.20]
Retailer: [www.dretschler.com]
ADVDInfo Lead In (0E): [.U...MCC 00..RW1]

DVD Burner: [Sony DW-U10A]
DVD burning software: [Nero 5.5.10.15]
(also imgtool-classic and DVD-Decrypter)

Compatibility: [United DVD-3151: works
LG DVD 5064: works]

---

Brand: [Verbatim]
Type: [DVD-R for data storage]
Format: [DVD-R]
Max write speed: [2x]
Unit price: [¤3.50]
Retailer: [www.dretschler.com]
ADVDInfo Lead In (0E): [.....MCC 00..RG2]

DVD Burner: [Sony DW-U10A]
DVD burning software: [Nero 5.5.10.15]
(also imgtool-classic and DVD-Decrypter)

Compatibility: [United DVD-3151: works
LG DVD 5064: works]

---

Brand: [Imation]
Type: [DVD-R for data storage]
Format: [DVD-R]
Max write speed: [1x]
Unit price: [¤2.50]
Retailer: [Kaufhof (Shop in Germany)]
ADVDInfo Lead In (0E): [..P..CMC MA..G..]

DVD Burner: [Sony DW-U10A]
DVD burning software: [Nero 5.5.10.15]
(also imgtool-classic and DVD-Decrypter)

Compatibility: [United DVD-3151: works
LG DVD 5064: works]

---

Brand: [Intenso]
Type: [DVD-R for data storage]
Format: [DVD-R]
Max write speed: [1x]
Unit price: [¤2.50]
Retailer: [www.promarkt.de]
ADVDInfo Lead In (0E): [.....PRODIS..CG0]

DVD Burner: [Sony DW-U10A]
DVD burning software: [Nero 5.5.10.15]
(also imgtool-classic and DVD-Decrypter)

Compatibility: [United DVD-3151: works
LG DVD 5064: works]

---

Brand: [Princo]
Type: [DVD-R]
Format: [DVD-R]
Max write speed: [1x]
Unit price: [¤1.36]
Retailer: [www.dretschler.com]
ADVDInfo Lead In (0E): [VX...PRINCO.....]

DVD Burner: [Sony DW-U10A]
DVD burning software: [Nero 5.5.10.15]
(also imgtool-classic and DVD-Decrypter)

Compatibility: [United DVD-3151: works
LG DVD 5064: works]

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Brand: [Universal]
Type: [DVD-R]
Format: [DVD-R]
Max write speed: [1x]
Unit price: [¤1.59]
Retailer: [www.dretschler.com]
ADVDInfo Lead In (0E): [.....RITEKG..03.]

DVD Burner: [Sony DW-U10A]
DVD burning software: [Nero 5.5.10.15]
(also imgtool-classic and DVD-Decrypter)

Compatibility: [United DVD-3151: works
LG DVD 5064: works]

---

Sony DW-U10A with Firmware 1.1a
I know that there is a 1.1c but until now everything works fine.

ADVDInfo don't work for me with +R(W) Discs.

[Buddy]

Brand: [Nashua.]
Type: [DVD+R speed 4x]
Price 5 EURO
Burner NEC ND-1100A
Burnsoftware: DVD Decrypter (ISO) and RecordNow Max (IfoEdit strip.).

Old Player Philips perfect (forgotten type)

[FeWipS]

Brand: [Nashua]
Type: [DVD+R for data storage]
Format: [DVD+R]
Max write speed: [2.4x]
Unit price: [E 2.30]
Retailer: [www.opus.nl]

DVD Burner: [NEC ND-1300A]
DVD burning software: [Stomp RecordNow MAX 4.5]

worked fine for my data storage, will try other brands later this week and also try dvd backups

[mindless]

Brand: [Sony]
Type: [DVD+R for video/data storage]
Format: [DVD+R]
Max write speed: [2x] (not sure thou, the speed was around 2.2x when writing)
Unit price: [6.90€]

DVD Burner: [Sony DRU-500AX 2.0f]
DVD burning software: [growisofs (part of dvd+rw-tools for linux package)]

Compatibility: [Pioneer DVD-105S: works well, read speed bit slow maybe... CRC and MD5sum checked all files after burning fisrt to discs, all ok
Sony PlayStation 2 v7: works well, no weird sounds from the drive like with CD-R's sometimes. no noticeable slowness in loading times (not disc loading, game loading)]

Additional notes: [burned 4 of these, 3 data discs and 1 PS2 game]

***

Brand: [Sony]
Type: [DVD+RW (came with the drive)]
Format: [DVD+RW]
Max write speed: [2x] (again, not sure)

DVD Burner: [Sony DRU-500AX 2.0f]
DVD burning software: [growisofs (part of dvd+rw-tools for linux package), cdrecord-ProDVD]

Compatibility: [Pioneer DVD-105S: works well, read speed bit slow maybe...
Sony PlayStation 2 v7: a copy of game worked ok, bit slow loading times... a copy of DVD movie kept 'choking' - not watchable.
Sony DVP-NS400D: works like factory-made disc, a copy of DVD movie played flawlessy for the part I watched (about 2/3 of the movie) and the menus worked fast.]

Additional notes: [my only +RW currently, used it aout 10-15 test burns for data discs, movies and PS2 games]

***

Brand: [TDK]
Type: [DVD+R for video/data storage]
Format: [DVD+R]
Max write speed: [2x] (still not sure)
Unit price: [5-7.50€]

DVD Burner: [Sony DRU-500AX 2.0f]
DVD burning software: [growisofs (part of dvd+rw-tools for linux package), RecordNow DX (the version shipped with the drive)]

Compatibility: [Pioneer DVD-105S: works well, read speed bit slow maybe...
Sony DVP-NS400D: works rather well, expect that the player makes weird noise and seems to be 'shaking' at some parts of the disc (menu).]

Additional notes: [burned 7 of these, 6 data discs and 1 movie. one burn unsuccesfull, the only time I tried RecordNow DX, it just gave some error after burning 15%, the disc looked ok, thou.]

***

Brand: [Maxell]
Type: [DVD+R for video/data storage]
Format: [DVD+R]
Max write speed: [2x] (still not sure)
Unit price: [7€]

DVD Burner: [Sony DRU-500AX 2.0f]
DVD burning software: [growisofs (part of dvd+rw-tools for linux package)]

Compatibility: [Pioneer DVD-105S: works well, read speed bit slow maybe...]

Additional notes: [burned 2 of these, all data discs]

***

Brand: [Maxell]
Type: [DVD-R for video/data storage]
Format: [DVD-R]
Max write speed: [2x]
Unit price: [7€]

DVD Burner: [Sony DRU-500AX 2.0f]
DVD burning software: [growisofs (part of dvd+rw-tools for linux package)]

Compatibility: [Pioneer DVD-105S: works well, read speed bit slow maybe...]

Additional notes: [burned 1 of these, data disc]

***

Well, that's all for now. Tomorrow getting 50 4x Digitalpromo DVD-R discs, after testing those I'll add results to this report. :)

[lat3ralis]

Brand: [RiData]
Type: [DVD-R for video/data storage]
Format: [DVD-R]
Max write speed: [2x]
Unit price: [$0.37 AUD]

DVD Burner: [Samsung SR-T03B]
DVD burning software: [Nero]

Compatibility: [Panasonic DVD-A160: works fine, XMS-150: works perfectly]

Additional notes: [burned 2 of these, one for data (reads perfectly) and one for DVD movie]

***

Brand: [Imation]
Type: [DVD-RW]
Format: [DVD-RW]
Max write speed: [1x]

DVD Burner: [Samsung SR-T03B]
DVD burning software: [Nero]

Compatibility: [Panasonic DVD-A160: does not read at all, XMS-150: works perfectly]

***

lat3ralis

[MvB]

Brand: Conmark (Conrad Versand Deutschland (http://www.conrad.de))
Type: [DVD-R for video/data storage]
Format: [DVD-R]
Max write speed: [2x]
Unit price: [€1.60 Euro]

DVD Burner: [NEC 1300A]
DVD burning software: [Nero]

Compatibility: [Toshiba DVD-ROM 1212, 1612, Pioneer DVD-ROM (forgot the Model, Pioneer Standalone (717), Globalsphere DVD-Standalone)

Additional notes: [burned 10 of these, some for data with verify after burning and the others for movie, which all play fine]

[Acide ascorbique]

Brand: [OptoDisc]
Type: [DVD-R 4.7G for General]
Format: [DVD-R]
Max write speed: [2x]
Unit price: [JPY130 = 1US$]
Retailer: [SW technology]

DVD Burner: [LG DVDRAM 4020B]
DVD Burning Software: [Nero 5.5.10.35]


Compatability: SAMSUNG M2001J: skipping and freezing


Additional notes: Don't buy this.......although some friend told me thay didn't had any problem.

[MvB]

Remark:

Don't buy these "conmark" dvd-r!

Now, after some weeks they don't work anymore. I can burn them but they won't read in any standalone or dvd-rom. Only in the burner.
So, sorry.

[Digital_child]

http://www.dvdplusrw.org/resources/compatibilitylist_dvdvideo.html:D :D

[Caedel]

Brand: [Memorex]
Type: [DVD+R 4.7G V2]
Format: [DVD+R]
Max write speed: [4x]
Unit price: [1US$]
Retailer: [Office Depot]

DVD Burner: [Sony DRU500A]
DVD Burning Software: [Nero 6.3.0.0]


Compatability: Plays fine in PS2 for movies. Have no tested games yet...

So far good discs.

[Lex55]

Brand: [Sentinel]
Type: [DVD-R for data storage]
Format: [DVD-R]
Max write speed: [2x]
Price: [2$] include DVD Case
Writer [Pioneer A04]

Works with no problems at about 50 diffrent DVD Players

Burned more then 100

Didn't worked only in old LG DVD Player

[cinematic]

Brand: [Memorex]
Type: [DVD+RW]
Format: [Single Layer]
Max write speed: [2.4x]
Unit price: [on sale at $24 something for 25 pack spindle; labeled just below barcode as (Memorex)part no 3202 5542]
Retailer: [CompUSA has had these at this price at least twice.]


DVD Burner: [HP 300I]
DVD burning software: [Bundled RecordNow 4.56]

Compatibility: [RecordNow reports data verification problems on at least 50% of the discs I have used. When maximizing available disk space, picture breaks up partially in the last 15 minutes. This has been observed on first time burning, and repeated burns of the disks. The severity of breakup varies with different stand alone players. It is less noticeable on my Toshiba SD 1600, and worse on JVC and Zenith players. I recorded the same files to Memorex DVD+RW 4x that were purchased in 10 packs in jewel cases and had no problems. As others have indicated, it seems some manufacturers may be using disks from less reliable manufacturers in the spindle packs.]

[fauxpas]

*** AUSTRALIA ***

Brand: [Princo]
Type: [DVD-R]
Format: [Single Layer - Printable Top]
Max write speed: [4x]
Unit price: [AUD $ 0.60 - $30 for 50xSpindle]

DVD Burner: [Diamond Data 4x and Gigabyte 8x]
DVD burning software: [NERO 5.5.8.2 and NERO 6.3.0.0]

Additional Notes: After using 1x50 spindle I am impressed. I have backed up data and DVD movies and found no problem with the media (any issues were with DVD Shrink).

These can be found on ebay (+ $10 del.) or at your local computer fair (under $30).

Cheers,


fauxpas

[qwprince]

Brand: [Imation]
Type: [DVD-R 4.7G 1X/4X]
Format: [DVD-R]
Max write speed: [4x]
Unit price: [1.6US$]
Retailer: [Carrefour]

DVD Burner: [Sony DRU540A]
DVD Burning Software: [Nero 6.3.1.12]

Compatability: Plays fine in PS2 (menu gets jerky)
Perfect Menu animation & video in Sony DVP-300

Other : All Writes Successfull with Imation DVD Media
---------------------------------------------------
Brand: [SONY]
Type: [DVD-R 4.7G 1X/4X]
Format: [DVD-R]
Max write speed: [4x]
Unit price: [1.8US$]
Retailer: [Carrefour]

DVD Burner: [Sony DRU540A]
DVD Burning Software: [Nero 6.3.1.12]

Compatability: Plays perfect in PS2 & Sony DVP-300
Other : All Writes Successfull with Sony DVD Media
---------------------------------------------------
Brand: [PRINCO]
Type: [DVD-R 4.7G 1X/2X/4X]
Format: [DVD-R]
Max write speed: [1x]
Unit price: [0.75US$]
Retailer: [Carrefour]

DVD Burner: [Sony DRU540A]
DVD Burning Software: [Nero 6.3.1.12]

Compatability: Ending of movie jerks in Sony DVP-300
Doesnt play in PS2

Other : I burnt a total of 5 DVD's - 2 of them had write errors, 1
DVD cudnt be read by any player/drive, & 1 DVD cudnt be read
by any player only works in dvd-drive
-----------------------------------------------------

[joost]

Brand: [Princo]
Type: [DVD-R 4.7 GB for data storage]
Format: [DVD-R]
Max write speed: [4x]
Unit price: [€ 0.7]
Retailer: [Local Princo Dealer]
ADVDInfo Lead In (0E): Lots of hex code and I do see "PRINCO" in there

DVD Burner: [Plextor PX708A]
DVD burning software: [Nero 6.3.0.0]

Compatibility: [JVC XV-N33: works, but seriously jerky end of movie in 1 case with movie over 3hrs. No problem however with reading same movie from Plextor PX708A using PowerDVD 5 or WinDVD 5. I rewrote the same movie to another Princo DVD-R and then it was perfect. I will count this as a faulty DVD-R]

Additional notes: [a 10 disc pack contained two faulty discs].