Digital music: Any differences between the various blank CD-R's?
Any differences between the various blank CD-R's?
by phredd42 - 8/11/04 6:37 PMDoes one brand have better quality than the other. As with anything nowadays, there are just soooo many to choose from.
Thanks
Fred
Re: Any differences between the various blank CD-R's?
by R. Proffitt
- 8/11/04 6:51 PM
In reply to: Any differences between the various blank CD-R's? by phredd42
Read http://www.cdrfaq.org/faq02.html#S2-47 and then http://www.cdspeed2000.com/ to run tests on your media. A real problem is that media is very much a commodity and one will look like another.
A few have a better surface protector, but that's all I can tell.
In closing read how to handle your media for longest life at http://www.itl.nist.gov/div895/carefordisc/
Re: Any differences between the various blank CD-R's?
by buggybeak - 8/11/04 7:11 PM In reply to: Re: Any differences between the various blank CD-R's? by R. Proffitt
Also keep in mind what you want to do with the blanks -- are they for long-term storage or temporary storage? That'll help differentiate between what you need and what you don't.
Re: Any differences between the various blank CD-R's?
by Art - 8/12/04 12:14 AM In reply to: Any differences between the various blank CD-R's? by phredd42I usually just go for the cheapest price at the time and have been pretty lucky (memorex and CQ). No problem yet.
CD Media World has some good data on the subject...
by caktus - 8/16/04 6:14 PM In reply to: Any differences between the various blank CD-R's? by phredd42From what I've read, gold or blue are the best.
by Kiddpeat - 8/17/04 5:45 PM In reply to: CD Media World has some good data on the subject... by caktusThat means Verbatim, Maxell, and Mitsui. Mitsui Gold is supposed to be great if you can find it. That is for CDs, so I tend to use the same mfgs for DVD. I only use cheap stuff for VERY short term storage.
Re: From what I've read, gold or blue are the best.
by hotdiva - 9/10/04 8:10 PM In reply to: From what I've read, gold or blue are the best. by KiddpeatI see you list DVDs. Can you help me with something? I want to start backing up my DVDs. Can u suggest a program and equipment? I don't have a DVD burner yet and I'm on a limited budget. I'm in school and not working, but I want to make backups so that I can give some to my grandkids. Yup, I'm 58 and proud to be back in school and learning so many new things. I'm learning to create web pages also.
Re: From what I've read, gold or blue are the best.
by Jonny K - 12/10/04 6:33 AM In reply to: Re: From what I've read, gold or blue are the best. by hotdivaYOu need to get dvdshrink to grab the movie from the Dvd and you can burn it with dvdshrink. Best part is it's free.
Before you buy a burner look it up in amazon.com and see what the reviews look like.
Jonny
Re: Any differences between the various blank CD-R's?
by Jparso - 9/10/04 5:24 AM In reply to: Any differences between the various blank CD-R's? by phredd42AS to the quality of blank cds. I have had trouble with a couple of brands. I don't remember them by name but one I have never had any problems with is Memorex. Also TDK has given me good service. Remember to buy the size recomended by your drive instructions. Some are 74 minutes ans some are 80 minutes. The first drive I had wouldn't use the 80 minute disk properly. Hope this helps. Nothing replaces learning by experience but a litle help can be invaluable. * Jim * Jparso@yahoo.com
Re: Any differences between the various blank CD-R's?
by jem-star - 9/10/04 6:54 AM In reply to: Re: Any differences between the various blank CD-R's? by JparsoAs a professional mobile DJ who uses CDs, I recently realized that one has to spend a little more for the discs that have the stronger coatings. We DJs tend to handle (errrr..toss them around) alot. As to what brands...well...That's how recently I've figured this out. I don't know, yet.
I will also point out this: I've been thru tons of CDs and brands, and there were definately some (usually those 200-count off-brands wrapped in shrink wrap) that I had to return because they were so translucent, my CD-RW couldn't see them; I've since replaced that unit, though.
Re: Any differences between the various blank CD-R's?
by rizzodj - 9/10/04 7:39 AM In reply to: Re: Any differences between the various blank CD-R's? by jem-starI'm also a club & mobile DJ. I've found Phillips CD-Rs to be most recommended by manufacturers of professional DJ CD players, and my experience with them thus far has been excellent.
Re: Any differences between the various blank CD-R's?
by Death_Dealer - 9/10/04 11:33 AM In reply to: Any differences between the various blank CD-R's? by phredd42I'm a big Memorex fan and that's all I use. I only use DVD+R and I've never had any problems...yet.
Re: Any differences between the various blank CD-R's?
by clem3100 - 9/10/04 2:42 PM In reply to: Any differences between the various blank CD-R's? by phredd42From an article written here on cnet.com a couple of years ago, there were only about 4 different manufacturers of cd-r's; they just stamp different brands on their products. As for me I only use cd-r's with some sort of printed label surface (Memorex, FujiFilm, etc.), because it seems to protect the silver layer better than the ones that are completely blank on top. Finally as patterns are concerned, I work at an office supply chain, and I tend to see the plain silver ones get returned more frequently than those with a "frosted" or labeled surface. I personally began to read the label and choose any brand made in Japan, and have made fewer frisbees since then.
Re: Any differences between the various blank CD-R's?
by clem3100 - 9/10/04 2:56 PM In reply to: Re: Any differences between the various blank CD-R's? by clem3100The article I spoke of earlier is here, and taking one more look, it seems I was mistaken on the number of manufacturers.
http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3185_7-5020710.html
Re: Any differences between the various blank CD-R's?
by alphab22m - 9/11/04 4:06 AM In reply to: Any differences between the various blank CD-R's? by phredd42Hi Fred, I have tried most of them,burn lots of music and keep all pics on disks, they are all pretty close in quality, but my fav is Memorex. I have never found one of their disks flawed.
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