RiDATA 4.7GB 16X DVD+R 100 Packs Spindle Disc Model DRD+4716-RDCB100

Pros: Very reliable burns after firmware update.

Cons: Got coasters 4 out of 5 when I first started using these disks. They only burned at 8x very unreliably. Was very disappointed by the lack of quality that Ridata had. Was about to toss the remaining disks when I decided to update the firmware of my Lite-on drive. Has worked flawlessly since.

Overall Review: Update your firmware. Especially if you have an older drive. Mine is about 2 years old Lite-on. I would buy these disks again.

Pros: These disks are flawless. Not 1 coaster, unless I was performing to many things during burn.

Cons: Flimsy spool doesn't loose a star cause i burn em out faster than i can keep em on the monster spool.

Overall Review: NEWEGG ROXORS MY SOXORS

Pros: Burn quickly with good quality Inexpensive

Cons: Had to modify DVD writer firmware to get rated speed

Overall Review: When I first received these disks, they would only burn at 4X on my Benq 1620 writer (they burn fine at full speed in my NEC 3550). I determined that the media code (Ritek F16) was not explicitly supported in the writer's firmware. I modified the writer firmware, adding in the Ritek F16 media code. The disks now burn at full speed and give good quality burns.

Pros: these discs are always a low price and very reliable. ive purchased at least 10 stacks over the past couple years and only 2 or 3 discs didn't burn correctly

Cons: they always go on sale after i purchase them. hrnt!

Overall Review: if you burn at slower speeds you won't get as many coasters. stop wasting discs and take a few extra minutes to burn at 8x speed.

Pros: This is the best value you will find on 16X DVD+Rs (especially if you catch the free shipping). These have a very low coaster rate. (See other thoughts)

Cons: None

Overall Review: If you are concerned about the occasional bad reviews on these than make sure your DVD burner firmware is up to date. Most problems with burning DVDs are related to not updating the burner firmware. Many burners will have trouble with some DVD brands until the firmware is updated. If you have never updated your firmware since purchase you should seriously consider doing so.

Pros: Disks SOMETIMES work for data only.

Cons: Discs do NOT work to burn BOOTABLE ISO images.

Overall Review: For the uninitiated, an explanation of why I'm failing this brand: Burning an ISO image is not the same thing as clicking on a bunch of files to add to a disc and then selecting to burn those files as data. The disc must have the boot sector code in the right place, OUTSIDE the typical data file system resulting from click-and-drag of files to backup. Have tried several: different machines (32 & 64-bit); drive burners (Lite-ON, Plextor, Pioneer); operating systems (Windows XP/Vista, Knoppix Debian/Linux variants); burning software packages (Ahead Nero, Alcohol 120%, K3b which itself allows selection of nearly half a dozen burning packages). My drives, systems and software successfully burn OTHER MEDIA repeatedly and reliably, including CD, CD-RW and DVD-RW. All burner firmwares were upgraded and verified on each drive manufacturer's home page that RiTek/RiData DVD+R 4.7GB 16X media were supported. In addition, I even tried to burn at the lowest possible burn speeds.

Pros: Burned 20 discs so far, and no coasters. I've always loved Ridata - cheaper than the competition, and more reliable. I bought these discs despite the occasional low reviews because I've had such good experience with them before, and I'm glad I did.

Cons: None

Overall Review: I'm skeptical that the burning problems are problems with the discs, because it seems like any particular buyer either has no problems or else lots of problems. If there were manufacturing defects, you'd expect everyone to have a moderate amount of problems. Perhaps these discs are less compatible with older style burners...?

Pros: The reliability of the Ritek/Ridata brand is outstanding. Far above any other brand I have tried. Out of about 1000 burned I have had 5 coasters and 2 of those due to my own errors in burning them.

Cons: I wish they didn't have to put their logos all over the discs. It also seems that not all burners like these discs and they don't burn as fast as the 8x ones.

Overall Review: If you're unable to burn any discs without getting coasters then you should check to make sure that your writer has the latest firmware.