Need help ripping/burning back-up of dual-layer dvd on dual-layer burner...

[Bosko]

I'm getting a laptop with a dual-layer burner in it, and I want to back-up some dual-layer movie dvds onto dual-layer blanks (exact copies, no shrinking, etc.).

I'm guessing that I'd use DVDDycrpter or DVDShrink or DVDFab to rip the DVD. (Any preference on which one to use?)

Then I guess I'd use ImgBurn to burn the dual-layer dvd? Will that program just keep the layer-split where it's at and basically make an exact copy?

Or is there another/better way I should do this?

Also, any suggestions as to brand of dual-layer media? Memorex? Redata? I'd like to keep it decently priced.

Thanks for the help!

[setarip_old]

As has been noted by myself and others, in many posts at this and other forums, presently, the only consistently reliable media for successfully D/L burning continues to be Verbatim D/L DVD+R...

[Bosko]

Thanks!

[setarip_old]

Thanks!You're quite welcome ;>}

[Bosko]

So, setarip_old, are these the blank media you'd recommend?
http://www.amazon.com/Verbatim-Dual-Layer-DVD%2BR-Spindle-Discs/dp/B000B018VO

Someone else recommended these:
http://www.rima.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=R&Product_Code=1736-100&Category_Code=TAIYOYUDEN

...not sure how those compare.

Also, I read that it's important "to check the media compatablitly of your drive BEFORE you purchase these discs or any other disc! See your drive manufacturer's website for details."

The dvd drive my laptop will have is:
LightScribe Super Multi 8X DVD±R/RW with Double Layer Support

So am I cool with compatibility?

Also, what would you recommend as far as single-layer dvd media and blank cd media (keeping in mind price -- I figure it's easier to buy/use cheaper stuff for those than the DL stuff?).

And this is the laptop that's on its way:

Detailed Description

# Microprocessor 2.2 GHz AMD Turion™ 64 Mobile Technology ML-40

# Microprocessor Cache 1MB L2 Cache

# Memory 512MB 333MHz DDR System Memory

# Memory Max 2048MB

# Video Graphics ATI RADEON XPRESS 200M IGP

# Video Memory 128MB DDR (shared)

# Hard Drive 100GB 4200RPM

# Multimedia Drive LightScribe Super Multi 8X DVD?R/RW with Double Layer Support

# Display 15.4 WXGA High-Definition BrightView Widescreen (1280 x 800)

# Fax/Modem High speed 56k modem

# Network Card Integrated 10/100BASE-T Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 connector)

# Wireless Connectivity 54g 802.11b/g WLAN with 125HSM / SpeedBooster support

# Sound Altec Lansing

# Keyboard 101-key compatible

# Pointing Device Touch Pad with dedicated vertical and horizontal Scroll Up/Down pad

# PC Card Slots 1 ExpressCard/54 Slot (also supports ExpressCard/34), 1 Type I/II 32-bit card bus (also support 16-bit)

# External Ports 6-in-1 integrated Memory Reader for Secure Digital cards, MultiMedia cards, Memory Sticks, Memory Stick Pro, SmartMedia or xD Picture cards, 3 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0, 1 Headphone out w/SPDIF Digital Audio, 1 microphone-in, 1 VGA (15-pin), 1 TV-Out (S-video), 1 RJ-11 (modem), 1 RJ -45 (LAN), 1 notebook expansion port 2, 1 IEEE 1394 Firewire (4-pin), 1 Consumer IR

# Dimensions 10.2"(L) x 14.1"(W) x 1.38"(min H) / 1.77"(max H)

# Weight 6.5 lbs

# Power 65W AC adapter, 6-Cell Lithium-Ion battery

# Operating System: Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition+Service Pack 2

# Microsoft® Windows® Vista Capable*

Thanks again!

[setarip_old]

So, setarip_old, are these the blank media you'd recommend?
http://www.amazon.com/Verbatim-Dual-.../dp/B000B018VO That IS the media I've already recommended to you...

[Bosko]

That IS the media I've already recommended to you...

(I meant to type "you're recommending" -- sorry.)

Thanks.