Posted by NoNoBadDog! on 05/14/06 20:24

"Bob" <spam@uce.gov> wrote in message
news:44674726.5603859@news-server.houston.rr.com...
> On Sat, 13 May 2006 22:09:56 -1000, "NoNoBadDog!" <nospam@mymail.net>
> wrote:
>
>>I will provide you with a valuable clue. On this planet, which we call
>>earth, 99% of the population makes no distinction between brand and brand
>>name. They are the same. Your terminology is what is wrong. You should
>>have used formulation and Brand Name. Since you are new to this planet,
>>and
>>the English language is complex and dynamic, you can be forgiven.
>
>>FWIW, a Verbatim disc is a Verbatim disc, regardless of formulation. Most
>>people don't know and don't care about anything other than the brand or
>>the
>>price.
>
> Actually you could use some comprehension lessons yourself.
>
> The thing that counts is the MID.
>
> All brands have used different MIDs. The sole exception is unbranded
> Taiyo Yuden. Only TY makes them.
>
> rima.com
> supermediastore.com
> meritline.com
>
> --
>
> "A politician's neck should always have a noose around it.
> It keeps him upright."
> -Robert Heinlein

MID=Manufacturers ID; Manufacturers have their own formulations.
MID=Formulation. It is merely a matter of semantics (or more accurately
viewpoint).

The formulation is what is most critical to the lifespan; the type of dye
used, the quality of the polycarbonate, etc.

Bobby

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