CDRLabs.com

With LightScribe capable drives already hitting store shelves

I didn't believe this quote until I checked the Egg this morning. Low and behold, a HP LightScribe DVD burner. They even have LightScribe CD-R media . . . Progress!!!!

21st Hermit wrote:I didn't believe this quote until I checked the Egg this morning. Low and behold, a HP LightScribe DVD burner. They even have LightScribe CD-R media . . . Progress!!!!

They've also been available in HP and Compaq machines for a while. Costco even has LightScribe-compatible DVD+R media as an option when you purchase a machine.

See http://www.costco.com/CTO/HPConfigurator.aspx?prodid=10029571&whse=BC&topnav=&cat=4335&hierPath=84*4335*&model=PU028AV%23ABA as an example.

Not to mention 3 DL discs for $9.99. Wish they offered that to anyone.

I noticed that Supermediastore.com has 30 pack spindles of Verbatim 52X CD-Rs for $19.99. Is DVD media available? and where is the cheapest but reputable place to purchase them from?

Thanks!
MB

MadBurner wrote:Is DVD media available?

Coming soon... Memorex 8x LightScribe DVD+R Discs:

http://www.compusa.com/products/product ... pfp=SEARCH

I need to pick up some of the Verbatim CD-R discs one of these days.

Awesome...Thanks Ian!

I just hope that Memorex isn't using Prodisc for their LightScribe media!

MB

Ian wrote: Coming soon... Memorex 8x LightScribe DVD+R Discs:

This makes no sense, if all the LightScribe burners are brand new, then they must be 16X, so why 8X media?

You are already paying a premium for the LightScribe coating, just do 16X and be done with it. Aaah the marketing geniuses!!!

Is it show and tell time already? As long as we're thowing up pictures, here's one for you.

Ian wrote:Is it show and tell time already?

Engadget had a link to CDFreaks test of the Phillips LightScribe burner, I figured you already knew and I didn't want to steal your thunder.

BTW: How do I get to be a DVD_Hermit ???

Ian wrote:

I assume this means you have a BenQ in house, and that in a few days we'll see another impeccable CDRLabs review. Complete with fancy Lightscribe artwork.

21st Hermit wrote:BTW: How do I get to be a DVD_Hermit ???

Gotta earn it.

I need to pick up some more LightScribe discs. I need to do some more practicing before you see any of my artwork.

Anyone else playing around with the LightScribe support in Nero? Why do they need to install another service on the computer?

The HP DVD640i showed up in a local store (€ 109). There isn't a useable picture on the box, but the serial no. (424 50 600 xxxx) reeks of LiteOn. Verbatim LiteScribe CDR's are €10 for 10 (more than printable 8x DVD+R ). At those prices, this isn't very attractive.

G

Lessee, from the review...special drive, special media, special application (unless you get Nero and the special serial number) so you can take 6 minutes for the burn and another 15 minutes or more for the label. Oh Joy!! 6 minutes laser time +15 minutes laser time minimum = how many discs can I burn before the laser goes out??

No thanks.

bob11879 wrote:Lessee, from the review...special drive, special media, special application (unless you get Nero and the special serial number) so you can take 6 minutes for the burn and another 15 minutes or more for the label. Oh Joy!! 6 minutes laser time +15 minutes laser time minimum = how many discs can I burn before the laser goes out??

No thanks.

Probably much more than you would need.

70,000 hours is the MTBF. Here

So assuming you burn non-stop, the laser working every single second of every day, which is not realistic, it would still go for almost 8 years.

15 minutes? More like 20 something just for normal quality.

I picked up some Verbatim Lightscribe media tonite. Here's one of the discs I've made so far:



If you have a cool disc label in Nero Cover Designer format, let me know and I'll try printing it out.

Ian wrote:

21st Hermit wrote:BTW: How do I get to be a DVD_Hermit ???

Gotta earn it.

Okay Boss, so how do I earn it? Or as you say, "Get on the Bus"

Ian wrote:I picked up some Verbatim Lightscribe media tonite. Here's one of the discs I've made so far:

Hmmmm... Are you implying that CDRLabs readers should be riding the short bus?



cfitz

cfitz wrote:Hmmmm... Are you implying that CDRLabs readers should be riding the short bus?

lol..

Doesn't get any more uncomfortable on a bus than this:
http://www.cdrlabs.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=19266

Ian wrote:Hopefully we'll see price cuts on LightScribe media as well

What LightScribe media? I have yet to see any DVD, only LightScribe CD-R media. Does anyone burn CD's anymore? Rare for me, only to transfer some [small] files.

21st Hermit wrote:What LightScribe media? I have yet to see any DVD, only LightScribe CD-R media. Does anyone burn CD's anymore? Rare for me, only to transfer some [small] files.

http://www.meritline.com/lightscribe-dvd-plus-r-media.html

And yes, people still burn CDs. My car CD player really doesn't do so well with CD audio on DVDs. Not sure about yours.

tons at staples and futureshop

I've seen tons of Verbatim LS CD-R media. HP media is also showing up in some places as well.

I finally got some of Verbatim's LS DVD+R media too.

I wouldn't mind trying it once the companies stop the rip-off....at least BenQ admits it though....see the Benq story at the cdlabs front page.