Hello gregoryew-ga
The cheapest price I could find for datasafe DVD-R was $2.55 each.
datasafe in the States is very rare indeed, no one seems to carry it.
http://princetondisc.com/cgi-bin/miva.cgi?/Merchant2/merchant.mv+Screen=PROD&Store_Code=PD&Product_Code=DATASAFEDVD-50&Category_Code=CDRDVD
For a pack of 100 $255 (no cases)
I found out from this store wcwmedia, that datasafe is now know as
'datawrite'
http://www.wcwmedia.com/productinfo.asp?productID=189
(ignore price as this is a UK store)
Here is a review of the 'datasafe' dvd-r disk at dvd-recordable.net
http://www.dvd-recordable.net/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=36
but bear in mind these are only comments on the disk and most users
are using Pioneer drives not Sony.
Excerpt from dvd-recordable.net news homepage
http://www.dvd-recordable.net
"No More Ritek G03 Discs?
Our resident DVD Guru Flash has been hearing rumours in chatrooms and
forums all over the net that Ritek have stopped producing the much
loved G03 DVD disc. This disc is the basis for many leading brands of
DVD-R including the new Datasafe disc that was reviewed here" [above].
Published Dec 07, 2002 - 04:27 PM
So rumours suggest the datasafe 'is' Ritek, though there is no
confirmation from any official sources. Anyhow the main issue is
compatibility and the Sony DRU-500A is particularly fussy, depending
on burning software used and the firmware.... it just so happens that
the Ritek is reported to work quite happily with the Sony drive..
coincidence or does Ritek = datasafe ? ... read on!
Excerpts from VCDhelp.com 'The DVD Writers and Recorders feature and
user comments list' - Sony DRU500A :
"The NEC and Sony are both currently * less media friendly (due to
their 'dual DVD' burning capability) than other DVD-R/+R drives, so
check compatibility before buying media in bulk... "
Comments posted by Josh Tennison who rated this Writer 9 of 10 -
November 03 2002
http://www.vcdhelp.com/dvdwriters.php?DVDname=DRU500A&Submit=Search&writedvdr=1&Search=Search&list=0
The following are excerpts from the same thread to highlighting the
compatibility issue:
"Here's a small summary of my findings:
No problems with:
- Verbatim DVD-R 2x. 10+ burnt, no coasters (This surprised me since
even Verbatim says they will not work).
- Verbatim DVD-R 1x. 3 burnt, no coasters
- Memorex DVD-R 1x. 6 burnt, no coasters
- Ritek DVD-R 2x. 3 burnt, no coaters (yes everyone, go out and buy $1
Ritek media. It works with the sony!!)
- Sony DVD-R 2x. Just 1 burnt, no coasters.
- Sony DVD-RW 2x. Just 1 burnt, no coasters.
- Sony DVD+RW. Just 1 burnt, no coasters.
- Fuji DVD+RW. 2 burnt, no coasters.
Problems with:
- HP DVD+R 2.5x. 1 coaster.
- Memorex DVD+R 2.5x. 3 coasters"
Comments posted by Ponsui who rated this Writer 10 of 10 - October 31
2002
"For all you movie people out there. I used ULEAD DVD Workshop and
DVD-IT to burn DVD's every time no problem. I use TDK +/-R / RW, call
Sony or look on the support web site for TYPES OF BLANK DVD's
supported. This is the reason for most of your problems. IT IS THE WAY
THE DISK IS MANUFACTURED - THE DYE IN IT IS NOT COMPATIBLE. I have run
into the same situations with Imation brand, and Sony told me not to
use it. Now it works with TDK, as they recommended."
Comments posted by Mark who rated this Writer No rating - November 26
2002
"Received this unit on Friday, have used with the following DVD-R:
Ritek
Supermedia
DVDPRO
Apple
7 DVD's burned with no coasters.
Reconized by Pinnacle Studio version 8.3 will only burn at 1x.
The unit installed easily in my Dell Dimension 8200 with no clearance
problems.
This is a very good unit and will only get better as software /
firmware is updated.
Comments posted by Badu who rated this Writer 10 of 10 - November 24
2002"
".. I was given 3 Disks to test. A +and-R Inifiniti and a -R
Diskplanet from www.medeainternational.com
All disks burned and finalised without problem and all played in my
Samsung DVD S-224 player. Programs were a 12 minute promo and a 45
minute documentary, made by me.
I also played all the disks in a JVC XV-522 without problem, but a
Sanyo DVD 7201 would not play either of the -R disks. I suspect that
this is a trait of the player not the disks."
Ray who rated this Writer 9 of 10 - November 21 2002
"I am running test burns on the Media TEST PACK available at
supermediastore.com
This pack includes: 2pcs Ritek DVD-R, 2pcs SUPERMEDIA DVD-R, 2pcs
DVDPRO DVD-R, 2pcs Optodisc DVD-R, and 2pcs Optodisc DVD-RW, Each in a
Jewel Case. ALL of these disks are 1X.
I have already confirmed the RITEK works WITHOUT ISSUE.
I will run a test with 1 DVD-R of each make with the current original
firmware, and then I will run the exact same tests with the firmware
updated.
I will post the results here and on the forum.
Also, a co-worker also bought the 500A and has a 100-spindle of DVDPRO
2X media and he reports 32 successful burns AT DOUBLE SPEED!"
Comments posted by Resdog70 who rated this Writer No rating - November
13 2002
*I highly recommend you read the whole thread above.. it's packed with
feedback*
( http://www.vcdhelp.com/dvdwriters.php?DVDname=DRU500A&Submit=Search&writedvdr=1&Search=Search&list=0
)
From the extensive feedback of owners on that long thread, my (very)
generalized conclusion of DVD-R compatibility with the Sony DRU-500A
is as follows,
GOOD:
TDK
Ritek
Sony
(Ritek offering by far the better value - see prices below)
BAD:
Verbatim
Memorex
Please be aware although the Ritek's are rated at 2x it appears that
only certain recorders can write at that speed and only with certain
firmware.
firmware 1.0F ( http://sony.storagesupport.com/dvdrw/dru500adwn.htm )
seems to be the latest.
Prices I sourced for the Ritek disks:
Supermediastore
http://www.supermediastore.com/ritekcombo.html
Ritek 2x speed 4.7gb with case and free delivery $113
Allmediaoutlet
http://www.allmediaoutlet.com/DVD-RCOMBO-ritek.html
Ritek 2x speed 4.7gb with case and free delivery $112
Meritline
http://www.meritline.com/tdkdvmed47ge.html
TDK 2X DVD-R Media 4.7GB General Use in Jewel Case (DVD-R47A) 100 Pack
$3.19 Each
Supermediastore
http://www.supermediastore.com/sondvrecdvdd.html
Sony DVDR Recordable DVD blank media Discs Sale price: $5.90 each
The following are prices without cases
Hypermicro
http://www.hypermicro.com/store/index.htm
Ritek 2x speed 4.7gb 100 pcs $89
( http://www.hypermicro.com/store/cd-r_rw_media.htm )
Shipping rates
( http://www.hypermicro.com/store/shiprates.htm )
Rima
http://www.rima.com
Ritek 2x speed 4.7gb 100 pcs $82
( http://www.rima.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=R&Category_Code=DM
)
Accaproducts
http://accaproducts.com/1611.html
Ritek 2x speed 4.7gb 100 pcs $82
Meritline
http://www.meritline.com/tdkdvdr.html
TDK 80 Pack 4.7GB DVD-R 2X Media for General Use in Cake Box $2.89
Each
I did not source any documented issues for your JVC XV-S500, though it
is always wise to order a handful of disks for testing before you
place a bulk order.
Search Strategy:
"dvd-r" media test OR review OR comparison
://www.google.com/search?hl=en&ie=ISO-8859-1&q=%22dvd-r%22+media+test+OR+review+OR+comparison
reliable "dvd-r" media test OR review OR comparison
://www.google.com/search?q=reliable+%22dvd-r%22+media+test+OR+review+OR+comparison&hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&newwindow=1&c2coff=1&start=10&sa=N
datawrite "dvd-r" -uk
://www.google.com/search?hl=en&ie=ISO-8859-1&q=datawrite+%22dvd-r%22+-uk
datasafe "dvd-r" -uk
://www.google.com/search?q=datasafe+%22dvd-r%22+-uk&hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&newwindow=1&c2coff=1&start=50&sa=N
I hope that helps, if you need any clarification of the answer just
ask
kind regards
lot-ga |
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