What's good but not expensive cdr media these days...

[AndyD2k]

I finally ran out of my supply of Verbatim DataLifePlus cdrs (I had stocked up while BJs was still selling them for a great price). I really don't want to spend more than 25 for a 100 pack but I also don't want to buy something that won't last more than a year. Any recommendations?

[redk9258]

I buy Fuji. Look for 'made in Japan" on the package. This will mean that they are made by TY.

[Bhairav]

Moser Baer India discs are nice too. Maxell Ritek TG discs are v.good as well.

[hoxlund]

I buy Fuji. Look for 'made in Japan" on the package. This will mean that they are made by TY.

http://www.wired.com/news/digiwood/0,14 ... _tophead_3

i guess thats what they were talking about

[TheWizard]

Look in the Hot Deals forum. You will find good deals on CD-R's from time to time. I agree that Maxell usually packages Ritek discs in their spindles. Other brands package Ritek discs as well; take a look at this thread to learn how to decipher between spindles.

You can always buy discs online too:

100 Ritek discs for $13 - http://ahhaweb.com/cart/product_info.ph ... cts_id=136

100 Ritek discs for $14 - http://www.shop4tech.com/user.htm?go=vi ... ta=33_r158

I have never bought from Ahhaweb, but they received decent reviews on Pricewatch.com. I have bought from Shop4Tech several times, and each transaction went smoothly. There is no indication in the product description that the Shop4Tech discs are Ritek, but I ordered this exact same set and CDR Identifier identified them as Ritek.

[AndyD2k]

Thanks for the info/article guys. I was hoping to buy online so unless there is a way for me to tell where the Fujis were made online then I probably will skip for now. I'll make sure to check them out the next time I see a local sale.

Looks like I'll be going with the link from shop4tech and hope it reads Ritek as well

[hoxlund]

ive bought fuji's from ebay before, just look for auctions that say the media is made in japan

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 5177985965

[Scour]

Hello!

What writer do you use, Andy?

I vote for the Fuji Made in Japan. TY are great disc´s.

I´m not sure about Ritek, they varies a lot in quality.