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Memorex 4.7GB DVD-RW (5 Pack)

Memorex 4.7GB DVD-RW (5 Pack)

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Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Flawless recording with Sharp DV-SR3U
Review: Just a quick note that these discs work flawlessly in my Sharp DV-SR3U recorder. And when I record+finalize in "Video" mode (not "VR" mode), they play back perfectly on all of my friends' and relatives' DVD players.

I recently tried cheaper DVD-RW media from TDK, but my recorder rejected them. And yes, I know the difference between -RW and +RW. Apparently, "data" media and "video" media are distinct, even though both are labelled as "DVD-RW". Video recorders like mine want video media like this. Caveat emptor!

Rating: 1 stars
Summary: Memorex (Forget it) Dysfunctional Software
Review: Reads as Audio file (from a fresh disk.)Windows Media Pops up when disk is first inserted. Huh?
Mis reads memory (states disk has 1.99 GB's without even being used yet.) What?
Does not function for Backup source (Windows Me) Why Me?
Does not format ...What?
No matter which Memorex you use none of them work. I tried 3 versions of DVD+RW
Disk played DVD R's from Verbatim but spit Memorex out like tobacco.

This company never ceases to amaze me with the mistakes in their products from CD's to DVD's . You want to know the most popular brand on the shelf? Start by seeing the brand that's missing the most. If the shelf is over-stocked with Memorex, then it's pretty obvious people aren't buying them for a reason. Say your prayers, or buy a tent and camp outside of the store. Waste of money.

Rating: 1 stars
Summary: Avoid like the plague - they don't work
Review: These discs are in a word - USELESS. I would urge anyone considering purchasing these discs to first run a search on google for Memorex, DVD-RW and problems. There are a lot of users out there who have found these discs do not work - all using various DVD writers. I was using the DVD+RW by Memorex on my Sony DRX-500ULX no problem. Because these were out of stock, I ordered 50 Memorex DVD-RW. The first didn't work, so I tried to format the second (tried Nero, DLA). That didn't work, checked the firmware on my drive - yep, bang up to date from the Sony website. So I tried a third, no joy. Having read all the complaints about these discs I contacted Memorex to ask their help. They wrote back and said there was nothing they could do, the drive was the problem not the discs. If that's the case - why are there so many people with different drives (Pioneer, NEC, Sony) all suffering the same problem using Memorex DVD-RW discs. So I am left with 9 unopened boxes of DVD-RW discs that don't work. Useless customer service, even worse product. Save your time and money and buy another brand.

Rating: 1 stars
Summary: Does not work with Plextor PX-708A Drive
Review: These disks simply do not work with the Plextor-708A DVD writer, even with the latest firmware upgrade. When I called Plextor for some guidance, they told be never to use this brand. I switched to TDK and had no problems after that.

Rating: 1 stars
Summary: Does not work with Plextor PX-708A Drive
Review: while not so much the fault of the disks themselfs but rather the -rw format itself. You may find earlier (older) dvd drives including set top boxes will not read this format.

i use -rw's more for replay on the burner then for use on set top boxes, or for sending to family and friends. Using them to get the format and feel then burn to a -r disk. This is the most availble brand and is recomended for most inhouse uses. I find the -r the most compatable, and the +rw format the least.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: not universally compatable
Review: while not so much the fault of the disks themselfs but rather the -rw format itself. You may find earlier (older) dvd drives including set top boxes will not read this format.

i use -rw's more for replay on the burner then for use on set top boxes, or for sending to family and friends. Using them to get the format and feel then burn to a -r disk. This is the most availble brand and is recomended for most inhouse uses. I find the -r the most compatable, and the +rw format the least.


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