DVD-9: Why very expensive?

[Blu-Ray]

Anybody knows why this dual layer disk is far high than single layer disk? I don't think it is an idea to lessen piracy. Even without dvd-9, parates can have alternatives. Sa tingin nyo anong dahilan, or alam nyo ba kung bakit almost P500 isang blank dvd9? Thanks in advance.

[idlewild]

from an article @cooltechzone:

"...generating DL media in mass quantities is far more complicated than regular CD-R and CD-RW discs, and it requires quite a bit of financial resources in the production stage.  The failure rate of DL disc in production is also one of the highest among all media variations, which also explains higher prices for these products."

u can read the full article here

[Philander]

just give a year or two, less than 50 pesos na lang yan...

[Blu-Ray]

Thank you very much idlewild for the info. Kaya pala wala tayong mabili dito...kulang sa production at mahirap gawin. Philander sana magdilang anghel ka.

[500 Gig]

What's the latest news for this media? Anybody?

[DVD-KiD!]

yeah! how much na siya 2day? anychance dropping the price to Php200.

[firewired]

Actually, it's about US$6 now for the Riteks based on quotes from online sellers. Is it worth the extra expense? Depends.

DVD backup tools have evolved significantly in the last 12 months. IMHO, unless you have a really large screen, the differences are minimal. And today's faster PCs can spit out transcoded DVDs in 15 minutes and reencoded DVDs in 3 hours.

Also,  single layer media is getting cheaper everyday. Taiyo Yudens 4X DVD-Rs can be ordered online for P15/pc  while Verbatim 8X DVD-Rs are going for about P18/pc. Here in Manila, the Iomega's are doing P22 and P28 for the 4X and 8X discs respectively.

[bartleby]

Boss firewired,
Where can we purchase Taiyo Yudens DVD-Rs online?

Thanks.

[hubes]

Boss firewired,
Where can we purchase Taiyo Yudens DVD-Rs online?

Thanks.

me too. where can u buy on-line. cdr king's iomega and ritek dvds always no stock.

[firewired]

Try Meritline. Here's the link to their TY page:
http://meritline.com/taiyo-yuden-dvd-media.html

Taiyo-Yuden is classified as professional grade media but the 4X DVD-Rs can be had for as low as US$0.33 each per 100 pieces. Sorry, I used P50:$1 conversion when I quoted prices in my previous post. This isn't a local website btw, so I order from them and take advantage of free ground shipping to relatives who're planning visits to the Philippines.

[DVD-KiD!]

Try Meritline. Here's the link to their TY page:
http://meritline.com/taiyo-yuden-dvd-media.html

Taiyo-Yuden is classified as professional grade media but the 4X DVD-Rs can be had for as low as US$0.33 each per 100 pieces. Sorry, I used P50:$1 conversion when I quoted prices in my previous post. This isn't a local website btw, so I order from them and take advantage of free ground shipping to relatives who're planning visits to the Philippines.

man! your indeed lucky!! buti ka pa may relatives sa abroad. I'm waiting and hoping na magkaron din ang CD-R King na dual layer at a cheaper price.

[bartleby]

Try Meritline. Here's the link to their TY page:
http://meritline.com/taiyo-yuden-dvd-media.html

Taiyo-Yuden is classified as professional grade media but the 4X DVD-Rs can be had for as low as US$0.33 each per 100 pieces. Sorry, I used P50:$1 conversion when I quoted prices in my previous post. This isn't a local website btw, so I order from them and take advantage of free ground shipping to relatives who're planning visits to the Philippines.

Thanks for the reply boss firewired. No prob with the conversion. Even if it costs P30, it still Taiyo-Yuden and I've been looking for it for a long time.

[Dunedain]

This could come in handy for those who purchases stuff at eBay.

I buy my 2.4X DVD+R DLs in eBay from several sellers just to get the best bang for the buck. Who doesn't anyway? I was able to come across a seller named "dvdmedias4less" who was selling 2x 5-pack Ritek/Ridata 2.4X 8.5GB DVD+R DL for $40 (+8.25% CA tax) and US$10 for S/H. I purchased and paid a total of US$53 and the delivery took a little over a week. At that cost, if I'd ignore the S/H. each disc was a little over US$4 but no more than $4.50. Not bad since most stores sell them US$6 and above for each media (not including sales tax).

[av_phile1]

Just curious.  Once you've ripped a DVD-9 title onto the hard disk, will the Nero DVD burning software seamlessly and transparently write it onto a blank DVD-9 like an ordinary DVD-5?  Or will be prompted for layer change?  TIA

[Dunedain]

Just curious.  Once you've ripped a DVD-9 title onto the hard disk, will the Nero DVD burning software seamlessly and transparently write it onto a blank DVD-9 like an ordinary DVD-5?  Or will be prompted for layer change?  TIA

Not entirely sure on the layer change but here are a couple of experiences that I had. My kid would always hold onto my collectible DVDs (especially Disney ones) and have smudges. Fortunately, no scratches yet. I backed up a copy of Toy Story on a DVD-9 and there are scenes where the video would freeze up for a fraction of a second. I supposed there is a layer change. But when I backed up Tarzan on a DVD-9, it's no different from the original. My only hunch is that instead of burning at 2.4x (as specified on the disk), burn it at a lower speed like 2x or even lower.

[Blu-Ray]

Saw Imation dvd-9 (8.5Gig) in CDR King costs P350. Still expensive for me.  :'(

Meron b tyo dito pinas nito? Saan store kya?

http://meritline.com/dvd-r-blank-media-94.html

[ralfy]

I think Taiyo Yuden has a factory and office in the Philippines.

http://www.yuden.co.jp/e/company/index03.html

[SPaCeMaN SPiFF]

right... from here: http://www.yuden.co.jp/e/company/03c.html ... these addresses were posted.

TAIYO YUDEN (PHILIPPINES) INC.
Mactan Economic Zone
Lapulapu City, Cebu, Philippines 6015
TEL:+63-32-340-0574~9  FAX:+63-32-340-0584

TAIYO YUDEN CO., LTD.
Manila Representative Office
Unit 901 Antel 2000 Corporate Centre, 121 Valero Street,
Salcedo Village, Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines 1227
TEL:+63-2-751-8602·8603 FAX:+63-2-751-8604

[strangebrew]

right... from here: http://www.yuden.co.jp/e/company/03c.html ... these addresses were posted.

TAIYO YUDEN (PHILIPPINES) INC.
Mactan Economic Zone
Lapulapu City, Cebu, Philippines 6015
TEL:+63-32-340-0574~9  FAX:+63-32-340-0584

TAIYO YUDEN CO., LTD.
Manila Representative Office
Unit 901 Antel 2000 Corporate Centre, 121 Valero Street,
Salcedo Village, Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines 1227
TEL:+63-2-751-8602·8603 FAX:+63-2-751-8604

question is where can we buy their products here...

imation lang ba ang mer0n ng dl dito sa pinas?

[ralfy]

You can get Ridata and TDK for P200 at CD-R King. There are prob. cheaper prices and brands elsewhere, like stores in Manila, etc. The burners are also cheaper now: around P2T-3T for an internal drive.

[Blu-Ray]

Sir, which one is better... in terms of quality?

[ralfy]

I can't tell, but they all work.

Sir, which is better... in terms of quality?

[Blu-Ray]

K thanks sir ralfy...we'll try one tdk nalang muna (for our demo disk)