Hewlett Packard C5708A 4mm DDS-3 Data Cartridge 24GB (1-Pack)

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Summary: The Gold Standard for DDS
Review: The HP DDS-3 tapes are head and shoulders above the rest in my opinion. I've actually changed the Media Recognition on these to make them look like DDS-4 and they work fine (except they are 125m instead of 150m). Don't try this on your own; I just say it to illustrate the fine grade of tape, since they will even read back the denser DDS4 standard.

I've used most all brands too. Maxell, Fuji, Sony, Imation, and the HP of course. Stay away from Sony, maybe it's just my drive though. Other brands ok; HP the best.