Verbatim 96542 8.5 GB 8x-10x Double Layer Recordable Disc DVD+R DL, 30 Disc Spindle
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Verbatim 96542 8.5 GB 8x-10x Double Layer Recordable Disc DVD+R DL, 30 Disc Spindle

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Product Info

  • Brand: Verbatim
  • EAN: 0023942965428
  • Manufacturer: Verbatim

Features

  • 8.5 Gbyte?s of storage capacity on a single-sided disc--No need to flip the disc
  • Largest compatible DVD back-up and data archiving format for computer drives - limited lifetime warranty
  • Record 4 hours of DVD quality television and video (16 hours of VHS quality)
  • Supported by high speed Double Layer writers, up? to 10X, burn 8.5GB in approximately 12-15 minutes
  • Compatible with DVD+R DL drives from Sony, Philips, Lite On and other leading manufacturers

Editorial Reviews:

  • 30PK DVD+R DL 8X 8.5GB SUPL

Spotlight customer reviews:

  • Customer Rating: Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5
  • Summary: Generally Good but a few Coasters
  • Comment: I purchased (2) 30-disc spindles and the first had quite a few burn problems, at least 8 but since those I haven't had any others. In past purchases of Verbatim DVD DL discs I haven't had many issues at all, far better than other brands but those 8 bad burns are a pretty significant portion of a 30 disc spindle so that is a problem, and a major waste of time and money. I'm guessing that one spindle was just part of a bad batch and this second spindle was from a different batch, who knows. The optical disc industry really have a scam going on and with blu-ray not coming down in price it's obvious we're in for more of the same, only to waste $20+ on one bad burn.

    I recommend Verbatim DVD+R DL discs over other brands but they're not perfect.
  • Customer Rating: Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5
  • Summary: Can't go wrong with Verbatim
  • Comment: If you don't have an ace burner and/or don't want to put up with any frustrating coasters, Verbatim's there to give you top quality for a little extra cash. I've burned around 100 verbatim disks in the past couple years and haven't had a single failed disk. Protip - the "made in singapore" verbatims are the best (not that the others are bad or anything). If you buy from a store, check the label for this. If you buy from here, well I can't speak for everyone, but I was sent a MIS spindle.

    Bottom line though, if you're willing to pay a little extra, verbatim's got your back. Especially important when it comes to tricky dual-layered burning.
  • Customer Rating: Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5
  • Summary: Great!!
  • Comment: I bought this on sale - $31 for 30 discs. It's a great deal for high quality discs. I use them for the xbox 360, and haven't had a coaster. I burn them at 2.4x so I honestly don't know how they fair at higher burn speeds.
  • Customer Rating: Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5
  • Summary: Solid burning media
  • Comment: These have worked great. They are solid discs and I haven't had a single burning problem with any of them so long as I burn on or below 8x with my drive.

    Definitely recommend!
  • Customer Rating: Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5
  • Summary: The best DVD±R DL media
  • Comment: This review compares my experience over hundreds of burns using "high-speed" (8x or 10x) Double Layer media by Memorex, Maxell and Verbatim.

    DEFECT RATE. Coaster production:

    Maxell: 1 - 2.5%
    Memorex: 1.5 - 4%
    Verbatim: 0.5 - 1.5%

    SPEED. Cruising burn speed:

    Maxell: 8x
    Memorex: 10x
    Verbatim: 12x

    DURABILITY. Significant degradation or total unplayability one year after successful initial burn:

    Maxell: (inadequate sample)
    Memorex: 5-7%
    Verbatim: 1.5-3%

    COST. As of this writing, here are unit prices for the 25-30pk spindles:

    Memorex: 0.76
    Maxell: 0.99 (+30%)
    Verbatim: 1.13 (+49%)

    SUMMARY. Based on my priorities, Verbatim wins hands-down.