Verbatim 4.7GB 4X DVD+RW 30 Packs Spindle Disc Model 94834

Pros: I have tried several other brands of DVD+RW media, with mostly disappointing results. One brand gave me lots of unreadable discs when used in the computer. Another brand gave me disappointing results when used with stand alone DVD recorder. I have had excellent experiences with Verbatim DVD-R discs in the past, so I thought I would give Verbatim DVD+RW discs a try. The good thing is that it is the best DVD+RW discs I have tried. There are far fewer problems than I have experienced with other brands. With other brands, I get error messages that the disc cannot be played or recorded. Close to half of the discs I used gave me this message. With Verbatim, I still get a couple of these messages, but every disc (when new) worked when I first put it in the recorder. After a few recordings, the problems start, but again, much fewer problems than with other brands. I am only giving it 4 stars because I think part of the problem may be caused by the format, but not these discs.

Cons: Even though I experienced fewer problems than with other brands of discs, I still have problems. Some of the problems were data errors that the computer cannot read. Some of the problems were discs that the stand alone recorder says can neither be played or recorded. These same problems happened with other brands, so I believe that the DVD+RW format may be part of the problem. DVD-RW discs seem to be less problematic, although the same problems do occur with DVD-RW discs as well.

Overall Review: DVD+RW discs are more convenient to use with stand alone recorders because there is no need to "finalize" the discs, an additional time consuming step that is required when using DVD-R or DVD-RW discs. DVD+RW discs are ready to play in DVD players or computers after the recording has stopped, without a need to finalize the discs. However, the flip side is that DVD+RW discs are definitely more problematic. With some brands, more than half of the discs may prove unusable, not to mention the time that is wasted to record the discs. Nevertheless, I have not given up on DVD+RW discs. However, I would use DVD-R discs, but not DVD-RW or DVD+RW discs, if I cannot afford to have the recording fail because I cannot go back and re-record it. There is one other brand of DVD+RW discs I have not tried: TDK. I am optimistic that TDK may be even less problematic than the Verbatim. If not, I guess I would just use DVD-RW discs from now on.

Pros: Confidence that data will be there when I need it.

Cons: none

Overall Review: I've had too many troubles with generic CDs and DVDs in the past so now I prefer major brands. I've used about twenty of these Verbatim DVD+RWs without any problems at all. Several of the discs have been reused more than ten times each. For me, the small price premium for these is well worth the peace of mind. These are cheap enough to encourage keeping double backups of my most important files. BTW, I love the simplicity of ImgBurn. It does everything I need for DVD writing and fits in a 1.5 MB WinXP folder. Brand "N" is a 170 MB download.

Pros: One word ; Verbatim

Cons: I've had no problems with these.

Overall Review: I have burned 6 of these so far. Every one works fine. They verified quickly and are readable on all my systems. I've been using them for backup, and for file transfers, and have had on trouble whatsoever.

Pros: Have bought many of these. Only ones I trust. Will not buy any other kind.

Cons: None at all.

Overall Review: Verbatim is one of the worlds leading manufacturers of media and this is not an execption.

Pros: they work great and i can rewrite!!

Cons: non

Overall Review: have used a few packs of these and no drink costers as of yet

Pros: Works as advertised. No coasters thus far.

Cons: I had to pay for them.

Pros: I concur with all the other positive reviews. These can RW over-n-over with no problems. Great for daily recording, erasing and re-recording. Not one coaster.

Cons: None

Overall Review: Worth every penny.

Pros: I have burned a few of these and so far they work wonderfully.

Cons: None.