Help! I'm confused

[whizkid]

I have 2 spindles of blank DVD+R media.

1. Dynex - MEDIA ID : RITEKR03
2. Playo - MEDIA ID : AML001

I burn the discs at 4X max speed on my laptop and mostly play them on my desktop.

Now according to the listing on :

http://www.digitalfaq.com/media/dvdmedia.htm

my Playo discs are 4th CLASS MEDIA where my Dynex discs are 2nd CLASS MEDIA. I would expect the Dynex discs to be better than the playo. So far I have burnt ~ 30 Playo discs without a single coaster (and they all play on the desktop without any problems). I have burnt just 2 Dynex discs so far and the burn fine but the video halts and skips when I'm playing it back on the desktop (they play fine on the laptop that I burnt them on).

What's going on here? Can someone please help me out!!

[NightTran]

you may got a good batch, make sure to check them monthly

the best bet is buying TY 02 not 03

[whizkid]

Is it possible that I might get better burns on the Dynex if I burn at a lowers speed (say 2X)?

Currently I've set burn speed to MAX (which I think is 4X for my burner)

[Chewy]

post the player/burner id's and firmware versions for the desktop and laptop

[soup]

The following is about Dynex, not the same MID though.

http://forum.digital-digest.com/showthread.php?t=60330.

[whizkid]

Hi Chewy,

Burner's ID : HL-DT-ST DVD-RW GWA-4082N
Player's ID : HL-DT-ST RW/DVD GCC-4482B

I'm not sure how to get the firmware versions!

Could you let me know how to find that out. Then I can post it here.

[Chewy]

http://club.cdfreaks.com/showthread.php?t=160671

this thread discusses your laptop drive, and 2 of the world's experts on LG drives exchange a lot of info

few of these lg oem laptop drives ever get a firmware update so we may be at a dead end, you just have to find a mid they like and stick with it

instead of starting at the bottom try starting at the top with taiyo yuden and verbatim, shy away from 16x media tho

firmware is usually that short number next to the drive id in several programs

[whizkid]

I've finally decided to get rid of this c**p spindle of dynex discs and get order TY. Just wanted to know whether I should order DVD-R or DVD+R. I'm still going to order single-layer discs only

Could someone please advice whether I should get - or +.

[Chewy]

8X dvd-r tyg02 not the tyg03's
makes sure cause valueline usually is tyg03

[ProdriveRex]

My Dynex DVD-R that I got from Best Buy on Black friday sale. 5$ for 100...

ARE --- MCC 03G20 --- 1st Class Media (Mitsubishi Chemicals)

[whizkid]

Thanx a million for your advice Chewy!!

After reading the reviews abt TY discs I'm myself as to why I ever used other media in the 1st place.

I'm going to order the premium line TY media from supermediastore (where I'm getting a 100 disc box for ~ 36 USD) tomorrow.

I hope this is the best deal I can get for these discs. Do let me know if u know of any better deals on TY media.

Also, I know u r gonna ROFL but - these discs are rated 8X. I hope they will burn fine in my 4X writer!!

Thanx once again.

[NightTran]

you can also try to look for sony 8x made in Japan that have been onsale alot lately have to be MIJ that are Ty 02 R+ in Sam club, bestbuy ( you can also price match at Sear, just bring an add from Bestbuy )

[Chewy]

night's advise on the MadeInJapan(MIJ) 8X YudenT02's 8x dvd+r is actually the best buy on media, but I can't hardly find them anymore.

http://www.supermediastore.com/taiyo-yuden-8x-dvd-r-silver-paper-sleeves-combo-200-pack.html

best deal right now tho not involving chasing around looking at fine print on the outside of a package

[NightTran]

I think alot of Sear still have them but you have to do the price macth to get them cheap, I just have too many ( my wife will kill me if I buy it any more )

[soup]

@ NightTran, just tell her that the reason you buy so many of the best blanks is because you married the best. If it works let me know.