paulr

Basically i'm still using my old 2X writer but the discs i normally use RIDisc 4x are getting hard to find.I've been offerred a 50 Bulkpaq 4x at £10 delivered but unlike the RIDisc i dont think they used the ritek dye.
Anyone ever used them (blue tops i think).

nicku72

Hi there I have used them and did find probs sometimes. I would try and stick to a ritec dye. Cheers

Mogsi

I have been using the Bulkpaqs for a few months now ( blue tops ) and not had 1 fail ( Xbox, DVD's etc )

Payed roughly about the same price from Disk Depot

DJ Dunk

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If you want superb compatibility, reliability and longevity stick with Taiyo Yuden's. I'm currently using Verbatim TYG02's and they are faultless. You get what you pay for.

Iain Young

Depends on your writer. One one of my machines (with an NEC writer) I get 1 coaster per 5-6 the I write. On the other (with a phillips lightscribe drive) they seems to work fine...

bioforger

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I've always used Datawrite X8 or X16 DVD-R discs from SVP, faultless n cheap.

jpor

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Bulkpaqs are a little iffy sometimes, especially the -R variety.

paulr

Okay thanks,i'll try and find some more RIDisc's.

VAL113R

The bulkpaqs are good as a budget brand, but it really depends what you're putting on them. If it's data back up and the data is not really important then these are perfect. If you're looking to put movies on them then you might get a lot of playback problems with them.

The problem with Bulkpaq is their batches are never consistent and the dye quality and even manufacturer changes regularly.

You will find it very difficult to find Ridisc 4x (G04 Ritek) disks any more. I do know of one company selling them, but they are 20p each which I You would expect to pick some up for less than 20p.

Ritek disks are in a different league and offer maximum compatibility and are very reliable.

cheers

badcompany

http://www.digitalpromo.co.uk/

have a look on this site quite good prices & mail order

paulr

Hi
Its films mostly.
If its 20 incl postage then do you have the link.Badcompanys link works out at 30p incl postage.I'm tracking some on ebay for 8p each atm.

You are right about the quality though,very good.I tried some RIDisc 8x but my writer doesnt like them.(maybe time for a new writer).

bioforger

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Awesome prices, almost 50% cheaper than SVP :O for tubs of 25 16x DVD-R's. Wonder if there's a catch?

paulr

Is longevity really an issue with DVD-r's.Has anyone experienced any deterioration.

DJ Dunk

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Absolutely. I work in the archiving industry for the Energy sectors as well as Film & Sound. Obvioulsly longevity is a major issue for us, having experienced the deterioration of old 9-track and 21-track media first hand. Archivists are using all types of media these days and its important to know how long they will last.

Interesting study on CD/DVD here: http://www.itl.nist.gov/div895/gipwg/StabilityStudy.pdf

Granted, it may not be such as issue for most home users, but you do need to consider really how important the information on the disc is to you. If you can afford to lose it, then any old discs will do. If you can't then, you really should be making a more informed purchase.

badcompany

no catch just cheep ..all mates in work use the shop its very large
so guess they buy major orders in bulk ..
the harddrives are quite cheep to