Posted by Paul Heslop on 11/17/07 08:29

Tarkus wrote:
>
> 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.

Yep. I held fire myself til very recently, til I could get a machine
with all formats and 16X for a reasonable price.

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