jypagan Posted May 26, 2005 CID Share Posted May 26, 2005 Hey fellas I'm trying to buy new Blank DVD but I don't know Which one to get. I usually buy DVD-R 8x or can I save my money this time and purchase the 4x? Thanks on your support Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peepnklown Posted May 26, 2005 CID Share Posted May 26, 2005 4x = about 14 minutes 8x = about 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jypagan Posted May 26, 2005 Author CID Share Posted May 26, 2005 Thanks for your help peepnklown! I guess the difference its not that big Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fattymcbluff Posted May 26, 2005 CID Share Posted May 26, 2005 jut how fast you can write on the dvd, but you drive has to be the same speed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indestructable Posted May 26, 2005 CID Share Posted May 26, 2005 for me, I got a 8x burner, as most people do, and I always use the +r's, because they ALWAYS play in any of my dvd players. the -r's don't at times. either way, it would be fine, just 4x would take longer, but not by much. Just remember, don't do other stuff whle your burnin'! especially if your gonna go 8x. let me know if that helps! indestructable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coknuck Posted May 26, 2005 CID Share Posted May 26, 2005 From every thing I've read burning slow give you a better end product. And from experience I know this to be true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bones_McGhee Posted May 26, 2005 CID Share Posted May 26, 2005 I've found that if you are burning separate multiple files to a disc(like backing up something), faster(16x for me)is ok, because it doesn't mess up the quality much. But when burning an actual DVD or something you really want to be the best possible quality, burn it slower. For me, I buy 8x or 16x when they are on sale, because otherwise they can be quite expensive, but I figure that you don't really ever need something sooooo fast that you have to burn fast fast fast, it's just fun to be able to. My opinion is to get the 8x's but what do I know? Not much. for me, I got a 8x burner, as most people do, and I always use the +r's, because they ALWAYS play in any of my dvd players. the -r's don't at times. That's true too. Isn't the only difference, other than, it seems, compatibility, like 5 extra MB on the -R's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jypagan Posted May 26, 2005 Author CID Share Posted May 26, 2005 Thanks guys for all the help! I learn something new everyday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indestructable Posted May 31, 2005 CID Share Posted May 31, 2005 hey, what can I say, it's fun to help people. you probably didn't get anything out of my post, but so what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jypagan Posted May 31, 2005 Author CID Share Posted May 31, 2005 hey, what can I say, it's fun to help people. you probably didn't get anything out of my post, but so what? Actually I purchase the one said! thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indestructable Posted June 1, 2005 CID Share Posted June 1, 2005 well, thanks man. thanks. lol let me know how it works out please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lorne Posted June 1, 2005 CID Share Posted June 1, 2005 Yep movies i have found 6X to be the speed that you still have the quality of a slow burn but with some speed. Anything over seems to start degrading the quality not by much but it is noticeable. For software (except Windows) as fast as you want. Windows should be done at 4x to ensure good quality cause we all know how damn finnicky (spelling) it is. I didn't believe you should "backup" windows that slow and tried at 6X and it wouldn't install. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indestructable Posted June 4, 2005 CID Share Posted June 4, 2005 good point! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peepnklown Posted June 5, 2005 CID Share Posted June 5, 2005 You can burn movies at 8X without a decrease in quality just make sure to buy high quality media and only burn at the rated speed. Plus, you might want to make sure nothing is running in the background and that you are only burning if you want the higher speed (most high-end systems don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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