memore or tdk????
 

have any1 tested both memorex(DVD disc) and tdk(DVD disc) can any1 tell me which 1 is better?????

Riteks.:D

i know ritek the best but u cant buy it in store so that why i ask if memorec or tdk is better

I would choose TDK out of them 2 options..

You may want to try and find some Verbatim DataLife DVD-R's...

They use the Ritek G03 dye and can be found usually rather easy in stores.

I use tdk for my backups:D :D

I will be the odd ball here and say memorex dvd-r's. They seem to run quieter in the PS2. I use TDK cd-r's.

i have used memorex.. they seemed to be very good.. i use riteks now as i ordered a 100 pack and they are the best but out of the media i tested this is what i got.
1. Ritek
2. Verbatim
3. memorex and maxell

So you're saying that Verbatims use Ritek dye,so they should be just as good? I'd rather go to Sams and pick them instead of having to order the Riteks.

Verbatim, Ritek, Datasafe DVD-R are the best...

From the two options, I would go for TDK.

Verbatims dont "always" use Ritek dye. Make sure you check yours if you get some.



Tyler!

Opinions are dime a dozen..Some prefer this and others prefer that..Matter of what works best for people..
I use TDK and occasionally Apple but most of the time TDK since they NEVER gave me problems..Rarely Fuji as well..
1 out of 10 times I use memorex..
Each his own..Never used Riteks for Data Backups except for on DVD movies..

This is onbe of the times where everyone asks the wrong question:

It shouldn't be " what dvd's will work" but "What dvd's will work and cause the minimum damage to my ps2 laser!".

When I first started in this game I used Bulkpaq dvd-r which worked fine on my version 5 ps2 for a while but stopped reading them and most other dvd-r makes shortly afterwards.

Ask anyone who know anything about ps2 backing up and they will always tell you to use ritek dye based dvd-r for a good reason. They are the least stressing/damaging to yr ps2 laser and will extend the ps2 lifespan accordingly so why use anything else.

trOn9...If they haven't got ritek dvd-r in yr store then get on the net an order sum. They probably be a lot cheaper than in the store anyway.

Regards

Ahhh, its nice to have you back Ottoman!





Tyler!

Verbatims' are no way using a Ritek dye!

They are either pure Mitsubishi (Made in Japan, Taiwan etc.) or Moser Baer (Made in India).

Mitsubishi dye is very good, Moser Baer is normal average.

or CMC...

You should do a little more research before posting...

I have 50 in my hand as we speak that are using Ritek G03 dye.

ALL OF THIS INFO WAS GATHERED USING ADVDINFO

DISC 1 uses Ritek dye

00 42 00 00 01 40 C1 FD 9E D8 50 00 02 35 0E 0B [email protected]..
FE FF 80 00 03 52 49 54 45 4B 47 00 04 30 33 00 .....RITEKG..03.

NOTE: Just so you know, this is what one of the other Verbatims I have reads that is NOT Ritek dye.

DISC 2 does not use Ritek dye

00 42 00 00 01 40 D6 FD 9E D8 20 00 02 0E 07 05 .B...@.... .....
88 75 0D 00 03 4D 43 43 20 30 30 00 04 52 57 31 .U...MCC 00..RW1
31 4E 39 00 05 05 88 75 0D 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 1N9....U........

ALL OF THIS INFO WAS GATHERED USING DVD Identifier

DISC 1 uses Ritek dye

Unique Disc Identifier : [DVD-R:RITEKG03]
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Disc Type : [DVD-R]
Manufacturer ID : [RITEKG03]
Disc Application Code : [Unrestricted Use : Consumer Purpose]
Recording Speeds : [1x - (2x)]
Blank Disc Capacity : [2,298,496 Sectors = 4,489.3 MB = 4.38 GB]

DISC 2 does not use Ritek dye

Unique Disc Identifier : [DVD-RW:MCC 00RW11N9]
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Disc Type : [DVD-RW]
Manufacturer ID : [MCC 00RW11N9]
Disc Application Code : [Unrestricted Use : Consumer Purpose]
Recording Speeds : [1x]
Blank Disc Capacity : [2,298,496 Sectors = 4,489.3 MB = 4.38 GB]

All 4 of these test were done with the SAME 2 discs. Both were Verbatims.

So as Tyler said, NOT all Verbatims use Ritek dye, BUT SOME DO...

So before saying they dont do a little research first. :D

@ Ice Man II....

It just so happens that Sams is where I got these from. :)

50 pack Verbatim DataLife DVD-R (Blue Label on the package)

If you're using +R then stay away from TDKs! I had nothing but coasters. Memorex is much better.

are they datalife or datalife plus?

normal datalife are of inferior quality. i would stay with DL plus with MMC ADIP.

LOL!:D Thanx

They are Datalife....

Hmm.. Inferior quality and using RitekG03 dye... :confused:

Quality of these discs are excellent...

You use what you want, i'll take Ritek dye anyday.