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Tim-V
29-01-2005, 22:16
I've been using Ritek G04 DVD-R 4x ever since I start backing up my DVD collection and never had any problem with them. The G04 price goes around 43c/disc at www.meritline.com

My question is; Are there any other Brand that offer the same quality/reliability for a lower price?

Merlitline list below brand as "Premium Grade"

BeAll DVD R Media ($0.31 each)
Hyundai DVD R Media ($0.29 each)
LG DVD R Media ($0.35 Each)
Optodisc DVD R Media ($0.25 Each)
PioData DVD R Media
Prime DVD R Media
Ritek DVD R Media ($0.43 Each)
Ritek RiData DVD R Media ($0.42 Each)

Should I stick to Ritek? Or would you like to share with me your favorite brand name?

Thanks For all your help :o
TylerDurden
30-01-2005, 07:25
Stick to Ritek. Test any other media at your own risk.




Also please only post your question once. Your other copycat thread has been deleted.


Tyler!
spratster
30-01-2005, 12:07
ill second that tyler !!!!!

stick with ritek . why change n risk coasters when they have been good so far just to save a couple oh £££££ or $$$$$ ;)
Tim-V
30-01-2005, 17:39
OK so I will stick to Ritek .. :cool: .. but are all Ritek equal? G04 4x, G05 8x? :confused:

Price on the G05 8x is actually cheaper than the G04 4x.
However the dye color on G05 is not purple ----->

http://store1.yimg.com/I/meritline_1829_2325598

http://store1.yimg.com/I/meritline_1829_2644327

Speed is not a big deal for me, Quality&Price are what I'm looking for.

Am I making any sence? G04? G05? Help! :confused:

Also Ritek , Ritek Ridata. Are they not the same? which is better?

Thanks
TylerDurden
30-01-2005, 19:40
I personally dont like the lighter shaded Riteks. Ive had bad experiances with them. I would recommend sending back any lighter colored Riteks for darker purple ones.





Tyler!
Tim-V
31-01-2005, 07:28
Just bough :D
100 Pack Genuine Ritek Ridata G04 1X-4X DVD-R (Silver Matte) Blank
Media 4.7GB for General Purpose DVD-R
For only $37.99 + FreeShipping :D

Thanks for the help
adc03
31-01-2005, 21:56
Share with us "where" you bought them...??????????????

At http://www.newegg.com

RIDATA 8X DVD+R 4.7G 100 Pack Cakebox, Model DRD+478-RDCB100
Model# DRD+478-RDCB100
Item# N82E16817132367
Price: $41.99
In Stock: Yes
Rating:
Free FedEx Saver Shipping
Before $12.00 Mail in Rebate

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Tim-V
31-01-2005, 22:32
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http://www.meritline.com/ritek-dvd-r-media-dvdr-media-dvdplus-media.html


Best Place for Ritek
But get DVD-R instead of DVD+R
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adc03
01-02-2005, 21:10
Will dvd-R's do multisession burns...?

For instance, if I burn 300 meg now, can I later burn to same DVD additional data as you can with DVD+R's....?

For some reason, I thought -R's were one time use, regardless of amount of data burned....hoping I am wrong, as -R prices have really gotten good!

Thanks
Kyoji24
03-04-2005, 22:50
I would have to say that Maxell and Verbatim are good disc as well.