Double Layer DVD R

Elspode · 06-07-2006, 10:38 PM

Okay, tech heads...who here is doing any DVD burning with any regularity? I've got the single layer discs wired...four hundred burned and *one* coaster. However, I need to be able to burn DL in certain cases, and I bought my first 3 pack to try it last night. Result? One successful burn, one coaster, and one undecided as it is still in progress.

The problem is this...DL DVDs are waaaayyyy more expensive than single layer...disproportionately so. Therefore, burning a coaster is an expensive proposition (like, $3.00+ each instead of 35-37 cents each), and so I'm looking for a more reasonable DL alternative.

There is a newish brand out that goes by the name of Play-O, and they are selling online in multiples of 10 for $1.20 to $1.50 each after shipping. The problem I have is that ten discs that fail are not cheaper than two out of three that work. So...I'm looking for experiences, opinions and any other help determining whether or not this, or any other brand, is the way to go.

Oh...and while we're at it...can *anyone* give me a plain English explanation of the difference between +R and -R in all of its permutations?

Help?

06-07-2006, 10:38 PM	#1
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	Double Layer DVD R Okay, tech heads...who here is doing any DVD burning with any regularity? I've got the single layer discs wired...four hundred burned and one coaster. However, I need to be able to burn DL in certain cases, and I bought my first 3 pack to try it last night. Result? One successful burn, one coaster, and one undecided as it is still in progress. The problem is this...DL DVDs are waaaayyyy more expensive than single layer...disproportionately so. Therefore, burning a coaster is an expensive proposition (like, $3.00+ each instead of 35-37 cents each), and so I'm looking for a more reasonable DL alternative. There is a newish brand out that goes by the name of Play-O, and they are selling online in multiples of 10 for $1.20 to $1.50 each after shipping. The problem I have is that ten discs that fail are not cheaper than two out of three that work. So...I'm looking for experiences, opinions and any other help determining whether or not this, or any other brand, is the way to go. Oh...and while we're at it...can anyone give me a plain English explanation of the difference between +R and -R in all of its permutations? Help? __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

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