 [Larger view] | Imation 4.7GB DVD-R (25-Pack Spindle)
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 Bad Towards End Of Disc | |
| I bought 2 of these, and had problems with almost all of them. In the last 20% of each disc, I couldn't write anything that didn't have errors. I used a lite-on 401s. The media code was CMC MAG R01. I've read nothing good about this media code. | |
 Good compatibility & Work well with DRU510a | |
| I recently purchased a SONY dru-510ak (same as 510a, but the "K" version came with the black face plate option) and I've always had good luck with imation's cd-r & cd-rw's so I thought I'd take a chance. I burned a data dvd, worked flawlessly. I burned a dvd movie (backup of a movie I own) using the .iso feature of the software that came with the drive (and some free software from the net) & it burned a perfect backup. I've played the backup dvd in 3 different dvd players, both pc and set top boxes with excellent results. If you check sony's compatibility chart, the imation brand isn't listed (I didn't find this out until after I had bought the drive & discs) Luckily the imations worked just fine. I found my dvd-r's locally with a buy one get one free deal and I couldn't be happier. I've only tried a few different brands of dvd-r's so far, including verbatim & a no name brand. The verbatim worked well, with the exception of one coaster. The no name brand won't burn anything (but coasters) with my drive. | |
 Imation sucks | |
| Buyers beware! Don¡¦t buy any Imation DVD media. On Imation¡¦s website they claim the media is capable of writing speed of 4X but it is all lies. I have the latest Pioneer A06 4x dual format recorder and this sucker only burns at 1X and makes lots of coaster (15% failure rate). I strongly recommend the Memorex. Not only it burns blazingly fast at 4X but costs about the same. As a side note, the Memorex disc is completed flat on the surface thus makes labeling much easier and appears much more professional when comparing to the Imation with a raised ring at the center. |
