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Title: dual layer DVD brand recommendations?
Post by: daze on June 24, 2006, 01:27:24 PM

I'm trying to gather information on what brands of dual layer DVDs are the best to use (archival longevity being a key concern).  I use TY CDRs and DVDRs, but they don't seem to make dual layer DVDs (at least I haven't seen any for sale anywhere).  Any recommendations about good dual layer DVD brands would be much very appreciated (or, any cautions about problematic brands would be helpful too). 

Thanks in advance for any advice.

Title: Re: dual layer DVD brand recommendations?
Post by: Kyle on June 24, 2006, 06:25:46 PM

I have been using Fuji's - they are made in Taiwan but  have not yet burned a coaster...

Longevity - they are stilll good after 6 months..

sorry, not much help ;)

Title: Re: dual layer DVD brand recommendations?
Post by: guitard on June 24, 2006, 11:37:58 PM

I've seen the same thing asked in a few other forums ~ and the consensus is Verbatim makes the most reliable dual-layer disks.

Nothing scientific... just what a lot of people have said when the subject was raised.

Title: Re: dual layer DVD brand recommendations?
Post by: F.O.Bean on June 24, 2006, 11:52:28 PM

i use verbatims exclusively except for DL's, theyre more money but for DL's ive been using ritek ridata DL's

Title: Re: dual layer DVD brand recommendations?
Post by: daze on June 25, 2006, 09:46:52 AM

Thanks, your comments are all helpful!   I'm used to using the TY (Japan) CD/single layer DVDs, and haven't been able to find a lot of information about reliable dual layer discs. 

Title: Re: dual layer DVD brand recommendations?
Post by: Chrisedge on June 28, 2006, 02:11:52 PM

I burned a few Imations and had no problems, but Verbatims tend to be the best...

Title: Re: dual layer DVD brand recommendations?
Post by: spearheadtaper on June 28, 2006, 09:48:09 PM

www.meritline.com

I use the ritek dual layers.... very good price and very good disc...out of several hundred only had two bad discs... I highly recommend them

Title: Re: dual layer DVD brand recommendations?
Post by: Evil Taper on June 29, 2006, 05:23:43 AM

i have been using Verbatim DLs ($60 for 20 from newegg.com) because they were highly recommended by everyone.  no trouble yet but $3 per disc is still expensive.

Title: Re: dual layer DVD brand recommendations?
Post by: johnw on June 29, 2006, 04:40:50 PM

Haven't used them, but 25 Fujis are on sale for $40 at Best Buy this week.