Rewritable Discs -- Memorex Comes Through Again!

One of my jobs at work is to burn DVDs. I was handed the Samsung external DVD writer, and a package of these Memorex DVD (plus)RW discs in the 25-pack on a spindle. I installed the DVD writer and started to burn. (I feel I should be singing the Taylor Swift Song “Picture to Burn”.)

Description

These Memorex DVDs come packed 25 discs on a spindle. A plastic lid, shaded like a dome, twists on and off the spindle to keep the discs neat and protected. The discs are silver with small holographic-type squares across the face. Note: These discs do not come with jewel cases.


My Experiences

I have experience using these Memorex DVDs for recording television programs I miss while out. The rewritable format works well so that I can view the program then re-record over it.

So when I was handed this stack of Memorex DVDs, I already had confidence they would work. And I was right. At the office, we have no problems using these DVD discs. I use the Samsung writer to burn the DVDs. They burn without issue. Simple!

For the best video results, I find it necessary to record at a high-quality setting. Lower quality tends to show slightly pixilated images. Recording at high-quality produces excellent video.

These DVDs have also played on a variety of computers and players. The quality is excellent. We record videos of our company products as they are used in the field. They make great demonstration material for potential customers. The videos are high quality, with incredible detail. Of course, the master recording we use is of good quality. The detail and color in the videos is great.

My brother first introduced me to these Memorex DVDs. He suggested I use a permanent marker to write the date I started using the disc. He notices degradation in video quality after about a year of consistent rewriting on the disc. He rewrites on his discs more than I do and wears them out quicker than me. At the office, we rarely rewrite on a disc, but like to use these discs in case we wish to record new video over the old images.



Features

These rewritable DVDs are 4x speed / 4.7 GB / 120 minutes. They are designed for PC or home video recorders. Being rewritable means these discs can be recorded on, erased or edited, and re-recorded.

The manufacturer states:

* This DVD(plus)RW disc conforms to DVD(plus)RW Basic Format Specifications

* For use in DVD(plus)RW/(plus)R drives

* This DVD(plus)RW disc is 4x and 2.4x compatible

* High playback compatibility with home DVD players and DVD-ROM drives

* 1-year warranty


Recording Formats & Times

XP (Excellent Play) – 60 minutes
SP (Standard Play) – 120 minutes
LP (Long Play) – 180 minutes
EP (Extended Play) – 240 minutes
SLP (Super Long Play) – 360 minutes

The manufacturer states that not all of these recording formats are available on all machines.


Uses for These DVDs

The manufacturer’s suggested uses for these Memorex DVD(plus)RW discs are:

Best used for –

* Time shifting with home DVD recorder
* Video playback using a PC
* Photo storage combined with a slide show
* Data back-up
* Supplement for a hard-drive
* Software authoring
* Video authoring and editing

Good for –

* Video playback using home DVD player
* Create back-up copies of DVDs
* Photo storage
* Archiving video, music, data
* Multimedia presentation


Purchasing

Amazon.com sells a 25-pack of these discs for $22.14. Staples.com has them currently on sale for $14.98 (regularly $29.98).


Summary

I am very pleased with these Memorex DVD(plus)RW discs. I will buy them again for both home and the office. They work great!

I hope you found this review useful.

Enjoy the day,
Dawn
http://dlstewart.com


Please read my other reviews:

Memorex DVD (plus)R discs

Samsung External DVD Writer

Philips Portable DVD Player with Screen

LiteOn DVD Recorder/Player (model # DD-A100GX)

ViewSonic 19" LCD Monitor

Acer 19" Widescreen LCD Monitor

Westinghouse 19" LCD Widescreen Television

Logitech Harmony Universal Remote Control


Copyright 2008 Dawn L. Stewart