Packaging and DVD+R Information
Packaging and presentation:
Our test media arrived in a double DVD case ensuring no damage could be done to the discs, although they are normally sold in spindles of 50 or 100. The top writing surface of the disc is Blue with the BUDGET logo displayed in silver. The recording surface is a light purple and carries a dye code of IS01-001-00 according to VSO Inspector, DVDInfo and our recording software.
DVD+R information:
In these tests the software used for all the recording where CopyToDVD 3 and DVD Decrypter 3.2.2.0.
VSO softwares new Media information utility - VSO Inspector was used for gathering our
information about the inserted media, DVDInfoPro and CDCheck were used to check the recorded DVD for errors, and the hardware used for this review where the NEC 2510a, Pioneer A107 ZLB and the Plextor 708 DVD+/-RW drives.
As the above screenshot from VSO Inspector shows, the Media Code/Manufacturer ID of 'IS0-001-00', which is the id code used by Info Smart. Info Smart have built their reputation by making value for money media that works on many DVD writers at a very attractive price.
DVDInfoPro comfirming the media code:
Available burning speeds in both our Pioneer A107 XLB and NEC 2510a showed 2.4x and 4x recording available but unlike the Ridata 4X DVD+R we reviewed, these will not record at 8x if placed in our Plextor 708.
Capacity of the disc was 4.38 GB and compatiability problems should not be present with both PC and newer standalone DVD Players. Readers must be aware that there are some known playback problems on older standalone DVD players with the DVD+R format recordable discs.
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