warm deal.i remember getting CDR from OM for 5$ 100pack by HP and Staples had their 50 pack dvd+r-r for 6-8$not very often but when they do i stock up!
TriMax84
Thrifty Member
posted: Oct. 22, 2007 @ 7:18p
Picked up the CD-Rs. I think 100 will last me a while Thanks
jdiddy said: Anyone have the media code for the DVD's?
-R = CMC MAG AM3 = Good
+R = CMC MAG M01 = Not So Good
Prospero
Thrifty Member
posted: Oct. 23, 2007 @ 8:59a
storerobber said: My burner shows this DVD-RW/CD-RW so which one can my burner, burn? +r or -r?
Unless it's an old burner, it should take both. It's been a while since burners would only take one or the other.
How about you check out your burner's manufacturer website? Usually a good place to start, or use google to find the spec sheet.
AUTigersGrad
Senior Member - 1K
posted: Oct. 23, 2007 @ 9:07a
storerobber said: My burner shows this DVD-RW/CD-RW so which one can my burner, burn? +r or -r?
You need the "Dash R" media (-r)
Difference between DVD-R & DVD+R
If possible, buy a DVD burner that can burn to BOTH DVD-R and DVD+R recordable media. If your DVD writer only supports one type of DVD media, you will need to know that before you buy DVD recordable media.
If you already own a DVD burner and a DVD player (like most of us), find out what your DVD player can play, then use that type of DVD recordable media. Most newer DVD burners support both formats so focus on what your DVD player can handle.
So what's the difference you ask? DVD-R and DVD+R are two competing technologies that use different formats. No single company owns either DVD format and both technologies have their advantages.
DVD-R/RW was developed by Pioneer. Based on CD-RW technology, it uses a similar pitch of the helix, mark length of the 'burn' for data, and rotation control. DVD-R/RW is supported by the DVD Forum, an industry-wide group of hardware and software developers, and computer peripheral manufacturers. The DVD-R format has been standardized in ECMA-279 by the Forum, but this is a private standard, not an 'industry' ISO standard like the CD-R/RW Red Book or Orange Book standard.
DVD+R/RW is also based on CD-RW technology. DVD+R/RW is supported by Sony, Philips, HP, Dell, Ricoh,Yamaha, and others, and has recently been endorsed by Microsoft. DVD+R/RW is not supported by the DVD Forum, but the Forum has no power to set industry standards, so it becomes a market-driven issue.
Also note these days, if possible, buy a DVD player that can play both DVD-R and DVD+R discs. Again, you would need to look at your DVD player owners manual to find out.
roesmoker
Shopaholic Member
posted: Oct. 23, 2007 @ 11:03p
Are these CD-Rs good? I need 'em to make audio cds to give to my semi-Luddite friends.
roesmoker said: Are these CD-Rs good? I need 'em to make audio cds to give to my semi-Luddite friends. Ime Philips 700MB/80Min CD-R (100 Pack) are good.
Just burned through 100. Actually 94 or 95, 5-6 left. Time for another 100.
roesmoker
Shopaholic Member
posted: Oct. 24, 2007 @ 1:02p
Thanks zapjb! Just placed my order to pick up at the Union Square location - woohoo!
jowaju
Senior Member - 1K
posted: Oct. 24, 2007 @ 2:43p
Thanks OP, got my $10 100 pack and a free $24 gift card to boot.
I thank you those who gave more insight on +r and -r issue.
I have an old sony viao pcg-frv28 laptop with dvd burner so I guess it's +r basing it upon this comment
"DVD+R/RW is also based on CD-RW technology. DVD+R/RW is supported by Sony, Philips, HP, Dell, Ricoh,Yamaha, and others, and has recently been endorsed by Microsoft. DVD+R/RW is not supported by the DVD Forum, but the Forum has no power to set industry standards, so it becomes a market-driven issue. "
time to buy some +r for it is important that the burner can burn it. Regarding a reader, it's cheaper to buy a new dvd that can support both +r and -r than just buying a new laptop?
quickNdirty said: They didn't have his order ready when he went to pick it up.
ohhhh, so that's the trick.
well here's my trick. Have one person order and the other person already waiting at the store. As soon as the enter button is hit for order purchase, call the person at the store to go in the store for an instore pick up. Lets see how fast can they process an instore pick up.
storerobber said: quickNdirty said: They didn't have his order ready when he went to pick it up.
ohhhh, so that's the trick.
well here's my trick. Have one person order and the other person already waiting at the store. As soon as the enter button is hit for order purchase, call the person at the store to go in the store for an instore pick up. Lets see how fast can they process an instore pick up.
24, here I come.
Couple things, they have an in-store kiosk to order from, they still have 24 minutes to get teh order ready and in order to qualify the order must be for at least $25. Sure you could tell your friend to go clear out the aisle of all the CD-Rs, then order 3 of them which they probably can't find and then get your gift card, but thats beating the fatwallet spirit of the deal...
jowaju
Senior Member - 1K
posted: Oct. 24, 2007 @ 3:52p
Haha, I only ordered 1 spindle, and I still got the $24 gift card. She didnt even blink, I just asked who I needed to talk to about my $24 gift card, she walked over and grabbed a giftcard, swiped it and said here ya go.
BTW I ordered on Monday night, so they had plenty of time to pull the order.
I see some people on here make better robbers than I am. I highly thank you.
AUTigersGrad
Senior Member - 1K
posted: Nov. 1, 2007 @ 3:34p
Nice, I'm gonna keep this in mind!
cblinkov
New Member
posted: Nov. 18, 2007 @ 6:47p
OK, the CDs seem incapable of recording music. Data burns fine, but I was unable to burn a CD from iTunes to listen to in my car. Did anyone have this problem? What am I doing wrong???
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