Best Blank Double-Layer DVDs?

Utoo · 04-14-2011, 08:06 PM

I'm finally getting back into downloading shows off of u2torrents now that I have a DL-dvd-R drive on my new computer. After discovering a few years back that there's a huge difference between a crappy blank DVD-R and a great DVD-R, I'm curious whether there are any brands of blank DL-DVDs that are truly the best.

Any suggestions?

Thanks!

corianderstem · 04-14-2011, 08:23 PM

I had to research that myself to get in on the latest and greatest bootlegs, and I read in multiple places that you should use Verbatim DVD+R DL discs, and to accept no substitutes.

So I bought those, and haven't had any problems with them. No idea if the "accept no substitutes" attitude is valid or not for DLs, but I haven't found a need to go find out.

Which is good, considering how pricey they are. I'd hate to try another brand and then be screwed with useless, crummy discs.

Fernando- · 04-14-2011, 08:46 PM

Yeah, use Verbatim and you'll be fine.

Utoo · 04-14-2011, 09:15 PM

Thanks. That's what I figured after seeing the reviews on Amazon (Verbatim is pretty much the only thing that gets higher than 3 stars, and it's always 4.5 or 5 stars). Still, with the experience I'd had with a few dvd-r brands, I wanted to ask some real people before I dropped $30 or $50.

Thanks!

whackjester · 05-16-2011, 08:55 AM

Not sure if they make dual layer, but as a general rule Taiyo Yuden produces the best media. Verbatim is also not a bad choice.

04-14-2011, 08:06 PM	#1
Utoo Rock n' Roll Doggie FOB Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Lovetown Posts: 8,343 Local Time: 06:40 PM	Best Blank Double-Layer DVDs? I'm finally getting back into downloading shows off of u2torrents now that I have a DL-dvd-R drive on my new computer. After discovering a few years back that there's a huge difference between a crappy blank DVD-R and a great DVD-R, I'm curious whether there are any brands of blank DL-DVDs that are truly the best. Any suggestions? Thanks! __________________ __________________

04-14-2011, 08:23 PM	#2
corianderstem Blue Crack Distributor Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 64,498 Local Time: 03:40 PM	I had to research that myself to get in on the latest and greatest bootlegs, and I read in multiple places that you should use Verbatim DVD+R DL discs, and to accept no substitutes. So I bought those, and haven't had any problems with them. No idea if the "accept no substitutes" attitude is valid or not for DLs, but I haven't found a need to go find out. Which is good, considering how pricey they are. I'd hate to try another brand and then be screwed with useless, crummy discs. __________________

04-14-2011, 09:15 PM	#4
Utoo Rock n' Roll Doggie FOB Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Lovetown Posts: 8,343 Local Time: 06:40 PM	Thanks. That's what I figured after seeing the reviews on Amazon (Verbatim is pretty much the only thing that gets higher than 3 stars, and it's always 4.5 or 5 stars). Still, with the experience I'd had with a few dvd-r brands, I wanted to ask some real people before I dropped $30 or $50. Thanks! __________________

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04-14-2011, 08:46 PM	#3
Fernando- Refugee Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: On the edge of the known universe Posts: 2,343 Local Time: 05:40 PM	Yeah, use Verbatim and you'll be fine.

05-16-2011, 08:55 AM	#5
whackjester Acrobat Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: PDX Posts: 387 Local Time: 03:40 PM	Not sure if they make dual layer, but as a general rule Taiyo Yuden produces the best media. Verbatim is also not a bad choice.