You don't get the CD sleeves that you get in the other deal but apparently you get some free markers to write on the DVDs. No tax, no shipping, $55.80 shipped. My checkout looked like this:
You don't get the CD sleeves that you get in the other deal but apparently you get some free markers to write on the DVDs. No tax, no shipping, $55.80 shipped. My checkout looked like this:
coupon code "xpbargains" does not work------ "Sorry but the specified coupon was not found. Please click on your browser's back button and remove the coupon id or enter a different one."
ghazni12
Member
posted: Jun. 1, 2005 @ 2:05p
Bestbuy has Fuji 100 Pack DVD+r, DVD-r for $39. The Fuji DVD+R are genuen TY discs. So, I recoment the Fuji TY which are some of the best discs out there. 100 pack on sale for $39.
ghazni12
Member
posted: Jun. 1, 2005 @ 2:06p
The Fuji are 8X
junitodx
Member
posted: Jun. 1, 2005 @ 2:09p
huskyboy said: coupon code "xpbargains" does not work------ "Sorry but the specified coupon was not found. Please click on your browser's back button and remove the coupon id or enter a different one."
Holy smokes, my bad . Coupon code is xpbargains10. Original post has been edited, deal is definitely still good.
what is the manufacture code? TY01? or TY04? I think thats more appealing than just saying fuji cause fuji carries ty, cmc, etc... need to know the code
junitodx
Member
posted: Jun. 1, 2005 @ 2:15p
The ones at Shop4tech read as TY01 in dvdinfo pro. Original post has been edited, original deal is still good if anyone cares.
junitodx said: huskyboy said: coupon code "xpbargains" does not work------ "Sorry but the specified coupon was not found. Please click on your browser's back button and remove the coupon id or enter a different one."
Holy smokes, my bad . Coupon code is xpbargains10. Original post has been edited, deal is definitely still good.
xpbargains10 cod worked... tanks for the post.... ill give them a try have been using SuperMediaStore.com before... also wanted to note that both sites TAX in CA.
junitodx
Member
posted: Jun. 1, 2005 @ 2:18p
huskyboy said: xpbargains10 cod worked... tanks for the post.... ill give them a try have been using SuperMediaStore.com before... also wanted to note that both sites TAX in CA.
Sorry about the tax part, I didn't know that. I live in NY and don't get charged tax by S4T.
Larryslug said: $28.80 for 100 A/C, but no free markers
Ya gotta get the free markers plus save a whopping $.01 per DVD if you get 200 instead of 100
Ramsenger
Senior Member
posted: Jun. 1, 2005 @ 2:47p
Larryslug said: $28.80 for 100 A/C, but no free markers
In order to get the free markers, you need to purchase at least $50 worth of DVDs.
omyrbg
New Member
posted: Jun. 1, 2005 @ 2:49p
Thanks, great deal, 55 bucks for 200 - you cant pass that up
elton
Senior Member
posted: Jun. 1, 2005 @ 4:01p
I'm in for 100. I'd get 200, but have no space on my desk!
junitodx
Member
posted: Jun. 1, 2005 @ 7:54p
Just remember to keep your old spindles guys. These do not come on spindles but instead come shrink wrapped. I don't quite understand some people complaining about a sticky substance on the shrink wrap. When I got mine the top of the stack of DVDs and the bottom of the stack had that clear plastic disc that is always at the top of the spindles and they were the only things that even had a hint of stickyness but I just toss those anyway. Once you take the plastic off of the top and bottom discs all the DVDs in the middle are simply shrinkwrapped, no glue or adhesive at all. Then the entire stack of DVDs is bubble wrapped in the box. Mine came in perfect condition.
rjj
Addicted Member
posted: Jun. 4, 2005 @ 6:08p
Has anyone done any tests on these, other than looking at the media code (mine showed up as a TYG02)? I did a test burn and analysis on one of these, and it sure doesn't test like a TY disk. Doesn't look good on a CRC test, and looks terrible on a PI/PO test. Any other data points?
I searched dvdrhelp.com, and the TYG02 media code says that this is 8x ? I'm 99% sure that these are genuine Taiyo Yuden 8x's. Mine has the serial # GG000110 and GG000103
Can any one confirm if these are Genuine Taiyo 8x's?
Burned 8x on my Plextor 716A. Nero Version: 6.6.0.8 Started: 5:57:32 PM / Finshed: 6:10:45 PM Total time: 13min and 13sec I burned a few more and it completed @ 8x around 12mins.
proxybot
Senior Member
posted: Jun. 8, 2005 @ 8:56p
Fake TYG02 have a signature huge PIE spike near the end..
genuine TY usually have obscenely low PIE/PIF numbers all the way
junitodx
Member
posted: Jun. 9, 2005 @ 7:07p
Hmmm...I wonder why some people are getting TYG02's? This is what I got from dvdinfo pro:
Can other people who got in on this deal post their media codes? I've already gone through 50 of the 100 I ordered and I'm looking to get some more but I want to know if people are still getting TYG01's.
These are bargain TY media -- second rate -- it definitely doesn't burn as well as the top of the shelf TY media (the 8x Fuji's from best buy are top of the shelf, but I would make sure you buy the ones made in Japan -- DVD+R, I believe). I bought a spindle of 4x TY's, silver surface, from supermediastor and they are not worth the hassle. If you are serious about your data backup, I would go for the name brand TY's (whichever brand) or buy high quality brand names (Verbatim, Fuji). My 2c
junitodx
Member
posted: Jun. 13, 2005 @ 10:09a
I use DVDInfo Pro to check the media codes. I got my shipment a couple of months back so maybe that's why I got TYG01's. They burn exceptionally well, dye looks really good. I am hesitant on re-ordering seeing that people are getting TYG02's now, maybe they ran out of TYG01's. I will do some web research to see if there are big differences in quality between the two before I decide on reordering or not. After all is said and done though, I'll probably just reorder since I've been very happy with my first shipment.
Stevesatch
Member
posted: Jun. 13, 2005 @ 10:19a
I downloaded the program to check the codes and the ones I got are TYG02. I have no idea what the differences are. It's weird that some people say these are great and others don't. I haven't used any other brands. I've gone through about 300 of these and have had zero problems.
junitodx
Member
posted: Jun. 13, 2005 @ 10:54a
Ok, seems as if we were all(or at least I was)a little confused. TYG01 and TYG02 media codes have absolutely nothing to do with the quality of the media. They are Taiyo Yuden's media codes for 4x(TYG01) and 8x(TYG02)media. Like I said earlier, my media codes came up as genuine TYG01 and they did have the serial number printed on the innner hub so I am inclined to believe they are legit. I will order another shipment of the 4x media and hope I get TYG02's as it seems you are getting 8x media at 4x media prices.
spyduh
Member
posted: Jun. 16, 2005 @ 3:43a
junitodx said: Ok, seems as if we were all(or at least I was)a little confused. TYG01 and TYG02 media codes have absolutely nothing to do with the quality of the media. They are Taiyo Yuden's media codes for 4x(TYG01) and 8x(TYG02)media. Like I said earlier, my media codes came up as genuine TYG01 and they did have the serial number printed on the innner hub so I am inclined to believe they are legit. I will order another shipment of the 4x media and hope I get TYG02's as it seems you are getting 8x media at 4x media prices.
Thats correct. Seems like some are confused. Like junitodx said there is nothing to do with quality of the media just because the media code is different. It just means your luckier than most. 4x(TYG01) and 8x(TYG02). I'm lucky enough to have bought 500pack of 8x TYG02 for the price of just the 4x. They all have the serial # GG000110 or GG000103. So I believe that these are genunie made in Japan Taiyo Yudens.
Oh and because I ordered 500 pieces they sent it in the original box. The box could contain 6 spindles of this stuff. (Obviously they took out 1 spindle to give me 500). The outter box said made in Japan and packaged in China. There was a sticker that had a manufacture # DVDR47VAL600SK. I assume manufacture number which I googled and led to the same product which was suppose to be TYG01 4x. I then assume that the manufacture put the wrong media into the box or the box was mislabeled. All the more I'm glad they did cause I got a nice 4x to 8x upgrade for no extra charge. Cost me $147 shipped for 500pk = 0.294 cents each for genuine 8x TYG02 =) Note: Shop4tech sells 8x Taiyo Yuden's for a little over .49each + shipping. Which makes this an extremely HOT DEAL if you do receive TYG02's.
And I burned like 10 so far. Not one failure and all burned 8x perfectly around 8-13mins depending on the data size I recorded. Burned 8x on my Plextor 716A fw1.07 Danger. Bro. Nero Version: 6.6.0.8 I think I'll give some experiment trials at 12x and 16x just for fun and to test how stable it actually is. Will let you guys know my results.
goofyg28
Addicted Member
posted: Jun. 17, 2005 @ 1:31p
spyduh said: junitodx said: Note: Shop4tech sells 8x Taiyo Yuden's for a little over .49each + shipping. Which makes this an extremely HOT DEAL if you do receive TYG02's.
For those of you interested in the 8x:
SubTotal: $49.00 - $4.90 coupon (use either xpbargains10 or Fatwallet10 ) Sales Tax (CA Only): $3.92 Shipping (Free::USPS): $0
Nice deal if you want to guarantee yourself the 8x but personally I would(and did)take a shot at ordering the 4x and hope you get lucky since some people have lucked out already. If not you can always burn your 4x at 8x anyway if your drive supports it with hacked firmware. I should get my order on Tuesday or Wednesday and will post media codes.
goofyg28 said: spyduh said: junitodx said: Note: Shop4tech sells 8x Taiyo Yuden's for a little over .49each + shipping. Which makes this an extremely HOT DEAL if you do receive TYG02's.
For those of you interested in the 8x:
SubTotal: $49.00 - $4.90 coupon (use either xpbargains10 or Fatwallet10 ) Sales Tax (CA Only): $3.92 Shipping (Free::USPS): $0
Thanks OP. Nice deal especially cuz I got the 8x media.
I'm a little concerned about writing on the laquer finish so I have been writing on the clear inner ring, but it's very awkward. Any opinions about writing on these disks and what kind of pens to use?
junitodx
Member
posted: Jun. 18, 2005 @ 1:04p
makabe said: Thanks OP. Nice deal especially cuz I got the 8x media.
I'm a little concerned about writing on the laquer finish so I have been writing on the clear inner ring, but it's very awkward. Any opinions about writing on these disks and what kind of pens to use?
Yeah writing on them is the only real pain in the rear. That and the laquer finish seems to be a magnet for dust so I'm constantly cleaning the tops, the dye side barely attracts any dust which is good. I just write on the laquer side with my trusty Sharpie with no problems, other than I write about as crooked as I used to write on the blackboard when I was 9 . I suppose you could go to St@ples or some office supply place like that and buy small rectangular white labels and put them on the DVD since they are basically the same as the DVD labels you would buy but are way cheaper. Personally I'll just stick with my crooked handwriting. Glad to hear you got the 8x media as I'm hoping for the same.
junitodx
Member
posted: Jun. 22, 2005 @ 5:22p
Well I didn't luck out like you did makabe. My media came in as TYG01 but I can't really complain about getting what I paid for plus ,my NEC-2500a can only burn at a max of 8x with hacked firmware and this 4x media burns at 8x for me anyway. I have to believe this is 100% legit Taiyo Yuden media as my Nero Scandisk came up just about perfect, 100% good with one small red spot right at the end. I'm happy Link to my ScanDisc pic
Cool, looks like it's the luck of the draw. I'm wondering if maybe the 100 orders are getting TYG01s and 200 and up are getting TYG02s. Anyway like I said earlier if you checked out my ScanDisk pic you'll see it's top quality media either way.
zyg0te
Greedy Member
posted: Jun. 28, 2005 @ 3:52p
how are the top of these discs?
in the image they are shiny silver... and i have little experience with dvd-rs, but I would never buy cd-rs with that shiny silver top because it scratches off easily and goes to waste. Was wondering if the same rule of thumb applied to dvd media (specifically these dvd-rs)
missdinh
New Member
posted: Jun. 29, 2005 @ 12:04a
There is spots of dye on the clear inner hub of my disc. Some discs looks like the dye spilled into the inner hub and others looks like drops of dyed dripped on it. Is that normal?
junitodx
Member
posted: Jun. 29, 2005 @ 2:39p
zyg0te said: how are the top of these discs?
in the image they are shiny silver... and i have little experience with dvd-rs, but I would never buy cd-rs with that shiny silver top because it scratches off easily and goes to waste. Was wondering if the same rule of thumb applied to dvd media (specifically these dvd-rs)
The tops of these discs are shiny silver top but I don't believe they have the same problems as cdrs with shiny tops. I have had the same experience with cdrs with the top layer peeling away. I have burned a few hundred of these discs and haven't had a single one have the top layer peel away. I think maybe on theses the silver is just the natural color of the finish while on the cdrs it was added to give you a writing surface. As far as your question missdinh, I don't remember off the top of my head but I don't believe I've seen any of my discs have any dye in the center hub but I will check out a few random discs when I get home and let you know.
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