Ridata 8x 4.7 GB DVD+R Spindle (100 Discs)

Manufacturer:	Ridata
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Ridata 8x 4.7 GB DVD+R Spindle (100 Discs)

Average rating: Stars

Update firmware

Anyone having any issues with these discs will most likely have a simple download from the manufacturer of the DVD burner to fix the problem. I did. I burned 3 bad ones to begin with. I figured there was a problem. I went to the DVD drive makers website, downloaded the firmware and since then i have burned over 1,400 of these exact same DVD's and had only 2 other coasters. They even honor their rebates. At least, with me they did. I have had trouble with FUJI, and MAXELL too often to mention. But, not with these. I have over a 99% success rate. Get to know your computer a little and get all updates for everything on your system. Most problems should be fixed by that. Hope I've shed some light. But, do be sure you are completely read up on your firmware before you install it. If you do it wrong, your drive could be messed up. But, when done right, it helps on all levels. HAPPY FLAG DAY!

Ridata 8x 4.7 GB DVD+R Spindle (100 Discs) - Ridata

I'd just finished my spool of 100 ...

When I first ordered this last year I was skepical about the name brand for its burning speed, but since then I have no costers and everyone plays fine. I burn DVD's, pictures, Mpegs, zip files, you name it I stored it. when I go back for info or to play everyone works great. I'm waiting for their next sale/rebate.

Ridata - Ridata 8x 4.7 GB DVD+R Spindle (100 Discs)

Not reliable

I am just about through a 100 disk spindle of these using a NEC 3250A drive. Unfortunately, I had already burned a great many of them before discovering that they just did not make it. When the drive finally burns at a true 8x (about the last 1/4), things just fall apart. No actual errors, but on playback all the problems show up, massive pixelation, pauses, skips. The only way to use these, for me, is to burn them at 6x. Might as well have saved some money and bought the 4x ones.

I found nothing but rather rave reviews on Newegg regarding these, but you look around everywhere else and people have much the same problem... they are unreliable at 8x speed. I also found out why the reviews on Newegg are good... they kick out the bad reviews... mine was rejected for no real reason other than it was negative.

So, from now on I pay a bit more and use true name brand media. I have NEVER had any problems with any of the major DVD media suppliers.

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