Best Brand of DVD+ Media to use

[steve-pressman]

I have a TSSTcorp CDDVDW SH-S223C ATA Device which I believe is from Toshiba and was wondering what media brands you guys reccomend to use mainly for DVD Movies.

Also was wondering if there is maybe a firmware upgrade for it if so where would I find it?

Steve

 

[chev65]

Verbatim is what I use, one of the best I believe.

 

[whs]

I use the cheapest. Never had a problem. They probably all come from the name brand factories anyhow.

 

[Wishmaster]

I just use Sony DVD and memorex DL DVDs.
never had a issue from them personally.


I think generally alot of it has to do with the burner itself TBH. As far as what media works best and which will be problimatic.
My previous DVD drive, would fail a burn and make coasters from these same disc maybe 50% of the time. It was annoying. My newer LG one has no issues at all.


Verbatim is supposed to be the best, & should be fine with most burners, Never used them myself.

 

[merkat106]

I use HP DVD+Rs & Memorex. I typically buy what's on sale, but I stay away from store brands. Some are made by companies like Memorex, but some come substandard from Asia and won't work.

You shouldn't need to update the firmware on the drive. Depending on how old the computer is, you may not be able to find firmware for it. If it works then don't worry about the firmware.

 

[Dinesh]

I use Sony DVDs.

 

[pparks1]

I mail order my discs and I always use Taiyo Yuden media. Google it and you will find that it is very well respected.

 

[wysiwyg]

I mail order my discs and I always use Taiyo Yuden media. Google it and you will find that it is very well respected.

Yes I was recommended these and I've never had any trouble whatsoever.
On my second hundred, not one wrong.

 

[derekimo]

I mail order my discs and I always use Taiyo Yuden media. Google it and you will find that it is very well respected.

It's at the top of this list.

Best Blank CD or DVD Media - 2010

 

[pparks1]

Taiyo Yuden is really all that I have used for years. I usually buy 100-500 of them at a time depending upon the deal. Plus I get them for folks at work as well....you get better prices when you buy more.

Highly, highly recommend them. And as others linked to...I'm not alone in my recommendation.

 

[stormy13]

Pretty much flip a coin between Taiyo Yuden and Verbatim,

digitalFAQ.com | Blank DVD Media Quality Guide

Usually easier to find verbatim.

 

[pebbly]

steve here is the link to the firmware Download Samsung SH-S223C ODD Firmware ID00 free only update if you are experiencing problems or it is a benificial update

 

[pparks1]

Usually easier to find verbatim.

Yeah, in retail stores it is. Also, TY supplies media for places like Fuji, Memorex, etc...so you never know what you have unless you test the media once you get it.

Like I said, i usually order my media online
SuperMediaStore.com: DVD-R, Flash Drive, SD Card, Micro SD, USB Drive, CD Case, Blank DVD, DVD Case

 

[steve-pressman]

steve here is the link to the firmware Download Samsung SH-S223C ODD Firmware ID00 free only update if you are experiencing problems or it is a benificial update

Thanks for the link Pebbly, not having problems though just wondered if I had the latest firmware.


Steve

 

[steve-pressman]

Thanks Guys for all your input I will have a look on a few stores to see what I can find here in England


Steve

 

[mitchell65]

I use Sony DVDs.

Me too. I have a Sny burner so logic said use Sony DVD's. I use DVD+RW and
DVD-r all without a single problem thought I do find the +RW are a little prone to damage after three or four deletes. Need to store very carefully.

 

[pinsol]

Verbatim 1 and Memorex/SONY 2

 

[MatthewHirst]

Well i don't have a problem with the Tesco brand here in the UK All i really use the disks for is to back up my music, i even back my music up on dvd disks so i can hold more songs.

Tesco home made CD's/DVD's all the way.

 

[Nahtimu]

I author all family photo's'n'videos and only trust Taiyo Yuden -R (single layer) to cherish memories
and for Dual Layer I use Verbatim +R DL. If you buy cheap stuff, you will notice a degradation of quality over time and over usage, but more importantly risk losing data...hmmmmm....

 

[Dzomlija]

I use Verbatim wherever possible for my own personal backups, but generally have an el-cheapo brand handy for when I need to write something for a friend, or for temporary usage.

My success/loss ratio with Verbatim is around 4 disc write failures for every 600 discs...