Where to buy cheap DVD writeable media? - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

rubicon · 01-05-2004, 10:28 PM

I got a DVD burner over the holidays and need to get some blank media - the R and RW formats.

Can anyone recommend an inexpensive brand of media and a retailer or on-line merchant that carries it?

I'm used to dirt-cheap CD-R media and the DVD media isn't inexpensive... I've always used Memorex with great success. I'm using a Lite-On 4x DVD burner if it helps.

Thanks.

The_Dude · 01-05-2004, 10:38 PM

wait a while to see if they come on sale. those mail in rebates can really cut the cost.

otherwise, check out pricewatch.com

tritium · 01-05-2004, 10:51 PM

newegg usually has good deals. otherwise, bestbuy and compusa ...

merkerguitars · 01-05-2004, 11:43 PM

www.shop4tech.com i use ritek brand...

Pragma · 01-06-2004, 06:26 PM

At a local Sams Club over the weekend, my coworker picked up a spindle of 50 DVD-R discs for 60$ (20$ cheaper than anywhere he found online). He was so happy with the deal he bought three spindles.

You didn't specify in your post if you needed + or - media, or if either was acceptable. Any clarification?

Bigwahzoo · 01-06-2004, 08:26 PM

Try supermediastore.com they have a good price on 4X Riteks. A spindle of 100 is on sale for $89. The sale page is at http://store.yahoo.com/supermediasto...diacoupon.html I just picked some up and I have ordered from them before with no hassles.

Another place to look at before purchasing any media is http://www.dvdrhelp.com/dvdmedia They have reviews on every disk imaginable so you can check compatibility with your burner and player before you buy disks that won't work.

rubicon · 01-07-2004, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Pragma

You didn't specify in your post if you needed + or - media, or if either was acceptable. Any clarification?

Hadn't really considered it. I haven't read the other forum thread about the differences between - and + formats.

I just burned a DVD+R using Nero Recode and it worked well in my home DVD player.

rubicon · 01-07-2004, 08:55 AM

Thanks for the suggestions!

poof · 01-08-2004, 07:21 PM

I just bought 50 dvd-r w/no spindle/no case for 1.24ea from <a href="http://www.cyberguys.com"> cyberguys</a>, and shipping was figured into the price per disk.

They also sell <a href="http://www.cyberguys.com/templates/SearchAll.asp?search=cd+cases&child=&curpage=2&ureq=y">these cases</a> which are great for fitting into your notebook case when you are flying somehwere.

EDIT, I was trying to point to the quad cases. They are small and very nice.

yotta · 01-09-2004, 07:55 PM

I bought a sample pack from http://rima.com/ they seem to have good prices. Spool of 100 ritek (high quality) 4X DVD-Rs for $94, and 100 ritek 4X DVD+Rs for $125 lower quality brands are a lot cheaper/slower (spool of 100 1x princo DVD-Rs is $65)

01-05-2004, 10:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
rubicon Stop. Think. Question. Location: Redondo Beach, CA	Where to buy cheap DVD writeable media? I got a DVD burner over the holidays and need to get some blank media - the R and RW formats. Can anyone recommend an inexpensive brand of media and a retailer or on-line merchant that carries it? I'm used to dirt-cheap CD-R media and the DVD media isn't inexpensive... I've always used Memorex with great success. I'm using a Lite-On 4x DVD burner if it helps. Thanks. __________________ How you do anything is how you do everything. Last edited by rubicon; 01-05-2004 at 10:31 PM..

01-05-2004, 10:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
The_Dude The GrandDaddy of them all! Location: Austin, TX	wait a while to see if they come on sale. those mail in rebates can really cut the cost. otherwise, check out pricewatch.com __________________ "Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity." - Darrel K Royal

01-05-2004, 10:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
tritium Professor of Drinkology	newegg usually has good deals. otherwise, bestbuy and compusa ... __________________ Blah.

01-05-2004, 11:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
merkerguitars Buffering......... Location: Wisconsin...	www.shop4tech.com i use ritek brand... __________________ Donate now! Ask me How! Please use the search function it is your friend. Look at my mustang please feel free to comment! http://www.tfproject.org/tfp/showthread.php?t=26985

01-06-2004, 06:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
Pragma I am Winter Born Location: Alexandria, VA	At a local Sams Club over the weekend, my coworker picked up a spindle of 50 DVD-R discs for 60$ (20$ cheaper than anywhere he found online). He was so happy with the deal he bought three spindles. You didn't specify in your post if you needed + or - media, or if either was acceptable. Any clarification? __________________ Eat antimatter, Posleen-boy!

01-06-2004, 08:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
Bigwahzoo Insane	Try supermediastore.com they have a good price on 4X Riteks. A spindle of 100 is on sale for $89. The sale page is at http://store.yahoo.com/supermediasto...diacoupon.html I just picked some up and I have ordered from them before with no hassles. Another place to look at before purchasing any media is http://www.dvdrhelp.com/dvdmedia They have reviews on every disk imaginable so you can check compatibility with your burner and player before you buy disks that won't work.

01-07-2004, 08:55 AM	#8 (permalink)
rubicon Stop. Think. Question. Location: Redondo Beach, CA	Thanks for the suggestions! __________________ How you do anything is how you do everything.

01-08-2004, 07:21 PM	#9 (permalink)
poof Psycho	I just bought 50 dvd-r w/no spindle/no case for 1.24ea from <a href="http://www.cyberguys.com"> cyberguys</a>, and shipping was figured into the price per disk. They also sell <a href="http://www.cyberguys.com/templates/SearchAll.asp?search=cd+cases&child=&curpage=2&ureq=y">these cases</a> which are great for fitting into your notebook case when you are flying somehwere. EDIT, I was trying to point to the quad cases. They are small and very nice. Last edited by poof; 01-08-2004 at 07:27 PM..

01-09-2004, 07:55 PM	#10 (permalink)
yotta Irresponsible	I bought a sample pack from http://rima.com/ they seem to have good prices. Spool of 100 ritek (high quality) 4X DVD-Rs for $94, and 100 ritek 4X DVD+Rs for $125 lower quality brands are a lot cheaper/slower (spool of 100 1x princo DVD-Rs is $65) __________________ I am Jack's signature.