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Saving Data on DVD
17-07-2008 2:51 PM
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17-07-2008 2:58 PM
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there was also talk of the ink used in printing the disks eventually corrupting them. this hasn't happened either.
rewritable media is somewhat more problematic, cds being next door to useless after a couple of writes and dvds complaining after 5 and more.
Re: Saving Data on DVD
17-07-2008 3:03 PM
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I always use a disk which is manufactured using a Taiyo Yuden dye from here svp
Personally I always back up my data to a separate hard drive in another computer as well as on DVD. Belt and braces approach.
Having said that I haven't seen a problem yet but for archive storage do not use RW media as that is far worse.
Re: Saving Data on DVD
17-07-2008 3:07 PM
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Quote from: artificer rewritable media is somewhat more problematic, cds being next door to useless after a couple of writes and dvds complaining after 5 and more.
They must be rubbish disks then!
Although reformatting DVD's is not recommended, I've certainly achieved 20+ rewrites (not counting).
For CD's - I've got more disks, so they tend to get rewritten less - but certainly 10+ rewrites.
I've never had a write problem with optical media.
(I've encountered CD's with scratches which need careful attention to make them readable).
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Re: Saving Data on DVD
17-07-2008 3:09 PM
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Re: Saving Data on DVD
17-07-2008 4:28 PM
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Re: Saving Data on DVD
17-07-2008 4:34 PM
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I mostly use rewriteable CD's in a multi-member cycle and fully verify after writing. Before reuse I do a full erase and I've got plenty that are past 50 reuses with no problems, in fact I can only recall 1 ever failing in several years.
Re: Saving Data on DVD
20-07-2008 9:40 AM
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Quote from: artificer rewritable media is somewhat more problematic, cds being next door to useless after a couple of writes and dvds complaining after 5 and more.
Can't say I agree with a rewriteable DVD complaining after 5 writes.
I've got a stack of DVD +RWs for use in my DVD recorder of which up to three are in continuous use for recording off the TV. The current three have been in use for around a year now, with each one being recorded and erased on average once a week. That's at least 52 write cycles and they are showing no signs of giving up yet.
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20-07-2008 6:10 PM
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not all 'quality' brands are as good as touted. a stack of no-name dvd blanks gave me excellent service, whereas some verbatim were a waste of money.
Re: Saving Data on DVD
20-07-2008 6:33 PM
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Look for Verbatim brand disks "Made in Japan" in 50 or 100 cakes. They also usually have a shouldered "bulge" at the bottom of the cake and a "serrated" base. These are Taiyo Yuden and should be almost the best quality. You can often find them mixed up with other Verbatim disks which are branded identically but are in straight sided cakes "Made in " India, China or Taiwan. Those are not TY and can be left on the shelf ...
On the other hand, I was getting 90% coasters on some cheap Kodaks from Tesco and it turned out my burner had turned into a toaster. Once I replaced it the rest of the Kodaks were fine. Sometimes it's the luck of the draw I reckon.
Paul
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