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Memorex 8.5GB 8X Double Layer DVD+R (50pk Spindle) | 
| Brand: Memorex
List Price: $89.99
Buy New: $36.99
You Save: $53.00 (59%)
New (59) Used (1) from $36.99
Rating:  129 reviews
Color: Silver
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Clothing Size: 4.7GB DVD+R
Size: 4.7GB DVD+R
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4
Dimensions (in): 5.7 x 5.7 x 3.9
nv:Format: DVD+R
Compatibility: N/A
Capacity: 8.5GB
Record Time: 240 Minutes Video (SP Mode)
Life Cycles: N/A
Write Speed: 2.4x-8x
Quantity: 50 Discs
Packaging: Spindle
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: 32025732
Model: 32025732
UPC: 034707057326
EAN: 0034707057326
ASIN: B000UWX70S
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Pre-Order (0-0 Business Days)
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| Features:
| • | Double layer technology | | • | 8.5GB capacity | | • | 240-minute recording time | | • | 8X recording speed | | • | 50 disc spindle |
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Product Description
Nearly double storage to a standard DVD+R / Stores 8.5GB instead of 4.7GB / For one time recording / Superb quality at high speeds
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| Customer Reviews: Read 124 more reviews...
 Memorex DVD+R DL The least expensive reliable Double layer recordable DVD February 14, 2008
Bill E. (California, USA)
24 out of 26 found this review helpful
I've been shopping for the least expensive DVD+R DL online, and found this Memorex 50 pack for around $50. This seemed the best deal around only if they worked!!!
I had used Verbatim Verbatim 2.4x Dual-Layer DVD+R DL Spindle, 10 Discs in the past with no problems. So It was a gamble to order this item after reading many negative reviews. After receiving this item, I started burning DVDs and had no problems at all. Every single Memorex DVD+R DL seemed to work perfectly!
For those who had trouble with this item I suspect a software or hardware incompatibility issues more than a problem with these disk. I use a 17" Apple Laptop Computer (2006 model) with a G4 processor at 1.67 Ghz. The software I used to burn the DVD's is Roxio Popcorn 3.0.2 (recommended) and the hardware is the built-in Apple Super Drive.
Compared to the next choice of Verbatim at $1.65 per DVD :Verbatim DVD+R DL 8.5GB 2.4X 20pk Spindle at $33 (today's price--I've noticed the price on the Verbatim to fluctuate from $32-$38- The memorex at $1.00 per Double Layer 8.5 GB is the best deal around with no quality issues.
Pros:
1-Double Layer DVD+R at 8.5 GB for a buck
2-Silver and a handsome looking writable surface (with a permanent marker)
3-Appears of a nice quality and no difference compared to other more expensive DVD+R DL
4- Works fine with my Apple factory Superdrive (G4)
5-Recorded (burned) DVD plays fine on all of my home DVD players as well as other computer drives
Cons:
None-still hoping for the price to go below a $1.00!
Conclusion: Recommended!
Tip: (Try Roxio latest Softwares to burn DVD especially Popcorn 3)
Update March 1, 2008: Amazon dropped the price to $44.99 for 50, bringing the cost down to 90 cents each-An even better deal!
IMPORTANT Update-April 2, 2008: I received one 50 pack Spindle with defective DVDs, I tried only 2 with the same set up and software and computer, and I kept getting error messages and the DVDs wouldn't burn. I returned to Amazon and requested replacement. The replacement seems to work fine like the previous ones that led to this positive review.
At this point, It is questionable which batch you're going to get with some "defective" sets floating around the market or perhaps not compatible with certain drives?. The only positive thing here is Amazon's amazing customer service which allowed me to exchange or return the defective ones. Other sellers may sell you the defective batch and may not accept a return once you open them and try to burn one.
No problems with burning issues November 28, 2007
B. Babb (Virginia Beach, VA United States)
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
I make and edit DVDs and burn to these. I have never had a problem with having to toss a disc because I couldn't burn to it (EXCEPTION- I did have one disc in an older pack from a previous order) that the double layers came apart. It squeaked when slightly flexed and I didn't attempt to use.)
My last order of five spindles (250 discs) I have had no issues with the first 150 discs. I am not expecting problems with the remaining 100 discs either. I use these for my business and cannot afford to have disc burning issues. I have been happy with this purchase. I just keep waiting for prices to drop on the DL discs.
If you experience problems, or before you order, ENSURE you hardware supports these discs. Ensure your driver is up to date.
 fast when they burn October 16, 2007
T. E. Gifford (Saint Paul, MN)
6 out of 10 found this review helpful
These burn in about a third of the time that the 2.4x discs burn in.
But so far only about 1 out of 3 or 4 burn without aborting
in my new pioneer drive using DVDX platinum or Nero (a free version).
So although the price has come down finally on these 8x discs.
They seem to be useless. Since rereading and trying to burn again
is making them take much longer than the 2.4 speed discs plus it is actually costing me much more (due to tossing discs out one after another just threw 2 in arow out so now I'll use a 2.4x disc and it will burn just fine after wasting 2hrs trying to burn on an 8x disc. Maybe my drive just went bad after a month or two? Some seem to work just fine 8 gig in about 15 mins but only a few so far. Update 11/11/07 They won't let me change my rating (three stars now)Got new drives and staging to hard drive to let drives rest. Having MUCH better luck maybe the drives can't handle the speed really? So faster but wouldn't burn more than one or two in a row to the same drive unless you know your drive can handle the speed/heat. I remember reading somewhere that a recent Sony drive said something about letting it rest or cool down and I thought that was weird now it makes more sense.
Good if you're to to date December 14, 2007
R. Siegel (Edina, MN United States)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
These discs burned fine, I have already burned 15 at 8x and had no problem. My firmware is up to date, before the firmware the first 2 I burned, only one worked, so I think it's more of a firmware issue. I have always had the best luck with the Memorex DL discs, and these are just as good. Try it slower or upgrade firmware for your burner.
About 60% failed while burning April 23, 2008
Patrick A. Kellner (Atlanta)
5 out of 10 found this review helpful
I bought these for the same reason many people did which is the price seemed right. I am burning with DVD-Cloner and about 60% of the burns failed. I even upgraded to a newer version of the software thinking it may have been a software issue but I got the same results. Try different DL DVD's. The low price isn't really that low once you consider that about half the product will be wasted.
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