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firewired:
You need to download DVDInfoPro for reading the DVD-R's media code. Additionally, you can use the software to test for drive speed and possible media errors.

If you want to cross-reference your findings with other users, visit VideoHelp.com. They run a fairly comprehensive database of branded and generic media ratings. Please note that even if certain DVD-Rs have the same brand/make, chances are you're testing discs from different batches so results may vary greatly from country to country. 

In reporting media performance, please state the following:

1. Media code
2. Physical description of the disc
3. Place of purchase
4. Price per piece
5. Claimed burn speed and the speed you burned at
6. DVDInfoPro media test for read errors
7. Test platforms (DVD-ROM and standalone players)
8. Notes (if any)

That's it!

firewired:
Generic DVD-R: Fornex

1. Fornex101
2. Blank (no label), writable white top. Identified as DVD-R 4X F101A along inner ring.
3. CD-R King Gilmore
4. Php11.00 per piece
5. Rated at 4x, burned at 1x
6. No errors on DVDInfoPro
7. Successful playback on:
- Pioneer DVD Writer A04 (media verified)
- Pioneer DV-266 (full film viewed, no skipping and/or macro-blocking errors)

8. Notes: I burned at 1x after previous experience with other generic DVD-Rs resulted in multiple errors at 2x (despite the media being rated at 4x). Out of 15 DVD-R backups burned (so far), I've only had one coaster. Hope it stays that way.

number1:
BRANDED DVD-R: RIDATA 4X

1. RITEKG04
2. Purple cover with writable surface
3. CD-R King Taft
4. Bought at Php38.00 per piece. Price now is Php 39.00 per piece. Currenly OUT-OF-STOCK for over a month already.
5. Rated at 4x, burned at 2x since my PC is too slow.
6. NO errors on DVDInfoPro
7. Successful playback on:
* Access of files (.doc and .jpg) worked on LITE-ON and Hitachi dvd-roms.
8. Notes: Burned using NERO Burning ROM with DVD ISO for better compatibility

lekxxz:
MEDIA MASTER DVD-R

Media Code: PRODISCG01
Physical Description:
 

Place of Purchase: CD-R King Quiapo
Price per piece: P99.00/disc (before)
Claimed Burned Speed: 2x
Burned speed: 1x
Media Test for Errors: No errors (Pioneer DVD-RW DVR-104)
Test platforms:
  No problem with DVD ROM
  No problem with Nextbase DVD Player
  No problem with Sony DVD player



RIDATA DVD-R

Media Code: RITEKG04
Physical Description:


Place of Purchase: CD-R King Glorietta branch
Price per piece: P35.00/disc
Claimed Burned Speed: 4x
Burned speed: 1x
Errors: No errors (Pioneer DVD-RW DVR-104)
Test Platforms:
  No problem with DVD ROM
  NO problem with Nextbase DVD Player
  No problem with Sony DVD Player


VERTEX DVD-R

Media Code: Auvistar
Physical Description:


Place of Purchase: CD-R King Glorietta
Price per piece: P 21.00
Claimed burned speed: 4x
Burned speed: 1x
Media Test for errors: No errors (Pioneer DVD-RW DVR-104)
Test Platforms:
  No problem on DVD-ROM (LG and Pioneer)
  Skipping problems on NextBase DVD Player
  Skipping problems on Sony DVD Player


PRO DVD-R

Media Code: PRODISCG01 (same media code with Media Master)
Physical Description:


Place of Purchase: CD-R King Glorietta
Price per disc: P35.00/disc (before)
Claimed burned speed: 1x
burned speed: 1x
Media Test for errors: Multiple errors (Pioneer DVD-RW DVR-104)
Test platforms:
  No problem on DVD ROM
  Skipping/jittery output on Nextbase
  Sony DVD Player won't detect the disc



Generic DVD-R (NO BRAND Listed)

Media Code: RITEKGO3
Physical Description:


Place of Purchase: CD-R King Glorietta
Price per piece: P21.00/disc
Claimed Burning Speed: 1x
Burned speed: 1x
Media Test for Errors: No errors (Pioneer DVD-RW DVR-104)
Test Platforms:
  No problem on DVD ROM (Pioneer and LG)
  Skipping problems on Nextbase DVD Player towards the end
  Will not play on Sony DVD Player

lekxxz:
Generic DVD-R (Brand not Listed)

Media Code: MXL RG01
Physical Description:


Place of purchase: CD-R King Glorietta
Price per disc: P11 or P10 (not sure)
Claimed Burning Speed: 2x
Burned Speed: 2x
Media Test for errors: Multiple errors when burning at 2x.  (No errors when using 1x burning speed)
Test Platforms:
  No problem on DVD ROM
  Skipping problems on Sony and Nextbase DVD Player (towards the end of the video)



Generic DVD-R (Brand Not listed)

Media Code: Blank
Physical Description:


Place of Purchase: CD-R King Glorietta
Price per piece: P11.00
Claimed Burning Speed: 2x
Burned speed: 1x
Media Test for Errors: No errors (Pioneer DVD-RW DVR-104)
Test Platforms:
  No problem on DVD ROM (Pioneer and LG)
  Skipping problems on Nextbase DVD Player and Sony DVD Player




GENERIC 4X DVD-R

Media Code:  RITEKG04
Physical Description:


Place of purchase:  Virra mall (it's the store in front of Comic Alley)
Price per piece:  P 85.00
Claimed burning speed:  4x
Burned speed: 2x
Media Test for errors: No errors
Test Platforms:
  No problem on DVD-ROM
  No problem on Nextbase DVD player
  No problem on Sony DVD Player



MELODY 4X DVD-R

Media Code:  AN31
Physical Description:


Place of Purchase: CD-Square (SM Southmall)
Price per piece:  P175.00
Claimed Burning Speed: 4x
Burned Speed: 2x
Media Test for errors: No errors
Test platporms:
  No problem on DVD ROM and standalone DVD Players.

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