DVD-R 1x

[Charis]

Just wondering if 1x DVD-R's can be used to burnt home movies.
Would it affect the playback?

[headrippa]

no not really, 1x is only the given speed at which they burn, they spin as any other normal disc would

[snapper]

They can be used but unfortunatly I dont think modern burners allow you to burn at 1X.

Are you asking because you are concerned about data retention and realiablity?
If so I would put them on media designed for archival purposes.
I would look into getting some TDK or verbatum discs and I believe DVD+R is more reliable for data storage (im not 100% sure though). They cost more but I would feel more confortable with these discs for this kind of data.

[Charis]

I am looking for cheap media with a printable surface. JB has some 1x's on a spindle, cheap. Can't remember how much but it was cheap when I was looking. It was advertised as data discs, whereas the others (4x and above) ; data and video.
I burn at slow speeds anyway because of the problem with certain media.
These DVDs are of some lectures on video I need to distribute.
So the price of the discs would be a rough guide for their quality?

[redbears]

You can buy Ritek -R 4x for about $30~$40 for 50 Discs, these seem to be good quality and are quite cheap.

[linton]

I suppose If you've got the 2 hours for a full dvd to burn at 1X, then the cheapest media you can find would probably do (reliablity wouldn't be too good I'd imagine), but for an extra few dollars a dvd can be done in less than 30 mins and on good quality media. The difference would only be a few dollars.

[Charis]

You can buy Ritek -R 4x for about $30~$40 for 50 Discs, these seem to be good quality and are quite cheap.

Where did you find the Ritek -R 4x at that price?
Are these with printable surfaces?

BTW Thanks, you guys for the help.

[redbears]

Those were from JPLDigital, there are plenty of places around with them at a similar price.

[Charis]

Those were from JPLDigital, there are plenty of places around with them at a similar price.
Thanks redbears.
Just ordered a pack from them.
I think you mean JPL Displays.
The inkjet cartridges are pretty cheap too.