Posted by Tarkus on 11/16/07 23:39

Paul Heslop wrote:
> actually, on a little google I just found this and it's a bit scary,
> but hopefully doesn't apply in this case
>
> http://www.tiktak-it.co.uk/acatalog/Blank_DVD-R_Discs.html
>
> "TDK DVD-R - 4.7GB - 16x speed - box of 10 jewel cases. Ref: TDK-6153
> DVD-R47CBEC10: TDK high performance write once DVD minus discs
> (DVD-R). Box of 10 individual jewel cases. These single sided discs
> provide the standard 4.7GB data capacity and are rated 1x - 16x speed
> (ver 2.1 rev 6.0). It should be noted that use in incompatible
> recorders may lead to permanent damage to the recorder. The disc can
> store 4 hours of video capacity in EP mode (VHS quality) or 2 hours in
> SP mode (DVD quality)."

Yes, that is scary indeed.

OTOH, new burners are dirt cheap these days and don't have these issues.

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