The ultimate DVD recordable compatibility list [Archive] - Page 2

gooki

19th August 2002, 08:35

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

28th August 2002, 20:26

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

4th September 2002, 08:30

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

8th September 2002, 19:23

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

14th September 2002, 17:51

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

20th September 2002, 05:32

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

20th September 2002, 18:37

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

25th September 2002, 22:37

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

28th September 2002, 01:55

I can host the site and provide the space needed.

garcianacho

21st October 2002, 17:07

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

23rd October 2002, 06:54

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

27th October 2002, 01:19

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

13th November 2002, 12:29

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

7th December 2002, 08:03

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

26th December 2002, 14:28

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

19th January 2003, 22:18

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

20th January 2003, 05:47

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

20th January 2003, 05:57

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

25th January 2003, 02:43

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

26th January 2003, 03:11

Princo DVD-R from rima.com

DVD Decrypter ISO copy

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

Malow

11th February 2003, 06:33

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

14th February 2003, 07:00

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

16th February 2003, 17:48

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

6th March 2003, 14:03

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

6th March 2003, 14:04

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

17th March 2003, 18:27

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

20th March 2003, 23:42

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

24th March 2003, 05:46

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

26th March 2003, 14:12

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]

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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]

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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]

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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]

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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]

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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

7th April 2003, 21:40

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

20th May 2003, 20:26

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

21st May 2003, 17:54

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]

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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]

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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

11th June 2003, 02:21

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]

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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

11th June 2003, 10:02

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

27th June 2003, 02:05

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

27th June 2003, 06:09

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

6th September 2003, 14:58

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

Caedel

17th December 2003, 23:52

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

12th April 2004, 12:47

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

4th July 2004, 01:11

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

17th July 2004, 03:43

*** 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

11th October 2004, 11:55

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
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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
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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
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joost

4th January 2005, 23:59

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].