DVD-R 1x

**Charis** · #1 08-10-2004, 02:00 AM

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

**headrippa** · #2 08-10-2004, 03:25 AM

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

**snapper** · #3 08-10-2004, 07:02 AM

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** · #4 08-10-2004, 04:43 PM

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** · #5 08-10-2004, 04:48 PM

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

**linton** · #6 08-10-2004, 05:02 PM

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** · #7 08-10-2004, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redbears

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** · #8 08-10-2004, 09:32 PM

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

**Charis** · #9 09-10-2004, 02:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redbears

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.

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