Ridata Dual Layer 8.5gb 50 disks $18.40!! $28~ Shipped!!

[cechlin]

+'s

http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=108&cp_id=10836&cs_id=1083602&p_id=3882&seq=1&format=2

-'s

http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=108&cp_id=10836&cs_id=1083601&p_id=3881&seq=1&format=2


Can Anyone Comment On The Quality?

[kuqdew]

Anyone know the quality?

[cechlin]

Im hoping DD has some experience with these.

[akz]

ive had RiData DVDs before (they were my first batch) and theyve served me quite well :) but havent used them in a while cause of some maxells ive gotten on a past deal ..


gonna cost extra $11 to ship to my door.. btw

[cechlin]

@akz

these are dual layers, is that what you were referring to?

[akz]

@akz

these are dual layers, is that what you were referring to?

I know they are dual layers, I said ive only used the DVDS .. heh sry if my writing led u to believe otherwise

[aznmidnite]

Hello,
Does anyone know the rated speed on these? I tried searching, and all I can find is some posted @ 4X.

Thanks.

[PTK]

Is it a US retailer?
US Fund?

[board123]

Holy crap...that's ridiculously cheap! Here's the media info:

http://www.videohelp.com/dvdmedia?dvdmediasearch=ridata&dvdmediadvdridsearch=&type=3&size=8.5&dvdburnspeed=All&order=Name&hits=50&search=Search+or+List+Media

It's probably the D01 variant since that has the most feedback by far. Reviews are not very good to say the least.

[M.D.]

Is it a US retailer?
US Fund?

Yep.

hmm..$30 USD for 50 pack of Dual Layers..sounds very tempting..considering they work just fine with 360 :twisted:

[Jon Lai]

Very tempting price. Although probably not much better than Memorexes, these are around the price of single layers, so they can very much be used as temporary dual layer storage if you please. I'm happy with my Verbatims so I'll stay away for now, but great deal for those that don't mind risking losing data within the first 6-12 months of burning.

[willy]

Man, this is crazy cheap .... DL discs with SL price :!:

Wait a minute .... Double-sided ... DL ... ??

[ali123]

Man, this is crazy cheap .... DL discs with SL price :!:

Wait a minute .... Double-sided ... DL ... ??

DUAL LAYER edit: lol

[cechlin]

yeah the wording is real fishy in the description, almost stopped me from posting this deal, but im assuming for the sake of a good deal that its dual layer and compatible with the 360.

[willy]

DUAL LAYER edit: lol
No, I really meant "double-sided" ....

Ritek Ridata Double Sided Shiny Top 8.5GB DVD+R DL Media 50 PACK in Cake Box

[mahjongmaniac]

No, I really meant "double-sided" ....

Ritek Ridata Double Sided Shiny Top 8.5GB DVD+R DL Media 50 PACK in Cake Box

wondering about that too...

it's either Double Layer or Dual Layer...


double sided???


anyway, if it's DL discs, this is pretty hot, even for crappy quality discs... good for temp. storage.

[bill_best]

Are these double sided AND dual layer?!?

I have a DVD that is like that, but I didn't think they made recordable media in that format.

Here is something I saw about recordable DVD sizes...

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Double Layer (sometimes called Dual Layer) and Double-Sided DVDs each hold more than the standard 4.7GB of a single-sided single layer DVD. Many new DVD Burners for computers burn Double-Sided and Double (or Dual) Layer DVDs. Learn more about the different DVD sizes below.
A. There are four different DVD sizes:

DVD-5 holds 4.7GB and is supported by the DVD+R/RW and DVD-R/RW formats. It is also known as Single-Sided Single Layer.

DVD-10 holds 8.75GB and is supported by the DVD+R/RW and DVD-R/RW formats. It is also known as Double-Sided Single Layer.

DVD-9 holds 8.5GB and is supported by the DVD+R and DVD-R formats. It is also known as Single-Sided Double Layer (sometimes called Dual Layer). The official names are DVD-R DL and DVD+R DL

DVD-18 holds 15.9GB and is supported by the DVD+R format. It is also known as Double-Sided Double Layer (or Double-Sided Dual Layer).

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So could these be DVD-18 discs?

[Cyber6]

So could these be DVD-18 discs?

Don't think so. They do specify the size as 8.5GB. I guess they could be DVD-10.


C.

[kuqdew]

who wants to be the guinea pig and try these out for us

[cechlin]

ill probably order these when i get money in my paypal but that could take about a week + shipping.

So since I posted this I think someone else should be our guinea pig ;)

[Capitola]

We all know it is a misprint. Either Double sided or Dual layer. I will lean toward Dual Layer because if it were Double sided, then it would have been 9.4GB (4.7GB + 4.7GB) or 8.75GB for some discs.

http://www.letsgodigital.org/en/15415/double-sided-dvdr/

But, the regular price of these discs is less than a dollar each which makes it more like Double sided discs.....I don't know, better call to find out.

[mahjongmaniac]

DVD-18 holds 15.9GB and is supported by the DVD+R format. It is also known as Double-Sided Double Layer (or Double-Sided Dual Layer).

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So could these be DVD-18 discs?

doubt that's the case... it'd prbly be a bit more $$$

[Jon Lai]

We all know it is a misprint. Either Double sided or Dual layer. I will lean toward Dual Layer because if it were Double sided, then it would have been 9.4GB (4.7GB + 4.7GB) or 8.75GB for some discs.

http://www.letsgodigital.org/en/15415/double-sided-dvdr/

But, the regular price of these discs is less than a dollar each which makes it more like Double sided discs.....I don't know, better call to find out.

Just to clear things up, I think "double sided" refers to the shiny surface is on both sides. It says "DVD+RDL" so that specifically tells us its dual layer not double sided.

[Raptured]

These are the main type of DL DVDs sold all along the College Street computer stores. I've been using them for 360 backups, and have never had a problem.

[SnakeEater]

Shipping for $10? :(

[angelus360]

Well, I might be the only one, but i've *only* used Ridata discs for 360 backups (mostly because they are damn cheap :cheesygri ) but I've never ever had a problem with their discs, so i think this is pretty hot!! :twisted:

[007craft]

just a warning. Consider these discs volatile. 100% garantee in 1 year or more, your discs will contain read errors or just mysteriously have all data gone on the discs. They work fine for short term but like I said, dont use these for storing anything. 360 games, family photos, dvds, whatever. These WILL become coasters over time.

[SergesPlace]

Somebody wake up the Digital Dolphin so he can weigh in here.

[neo1973]

Double sided? Did they just glue 2 SL together? ;)

[M.D.]

Whats the difference between - and + ? - is cheaper than +...

[bug]

I think Ritek's are the same as Memorex.

[silentvois69]

Yeah, Memorex DL discs are made by Ritek.

[Alvito]

i just see discs... they arent in a cake.

btw i like chocolate cake.

[Vidkid72]

What's with all the Ritek/Ridata bashing? I've been using them exclusively for the past 4-5 years without any problems. I still continue to search for them when available over other media.

Have I just been lucky? Yes I do have some discs that I know I burned 4-5 years ago and still work fine today. No DL discs though.

[Badman]

so much post and not one straight answer. As soon as someone(hopefully DD) post a straight answer im getting these.

BTW: there now $17.25 each:)

[M.D.]

so much post and not one straight answer. As soon as someone(hopefully DD) post a straight answer im getting these.

BTW: there now $17.25 each:)

Thats for - DL's, its $18.40 for +

[silentvois69]

Chill, it's not Ritek bashing. Their DL discs are just known to be poor quality. They made some decent cdrs back in the day and some decent sl dvd+r's currently, but thread isn't about either one.

I have hundreds of Ritek CDRs that were burnt 9-10 years ago and still work fine incase you wanted to know.

[Jon Lai]

What's with all the Ritek/Ridata bashing? I've been using them exclusively for the past 4-5 years without any problems. I still continue to search for them when available over other media.

Have I just been lucky? Yes I do have some discs that I know I burned 4-5 years ago and still work fine today. No DL discs though.

DL disks are much more volatile towards degrading than single layer ones, because the technology required is much more advanced.

[cechlin]

so has anyone bit the bullet and ordered these yet?

[captqbec]

...just ordered...comes to about $28cdn including shipping...maybe crappy media but this price is awesome :eek:

....hopefully they're better than last ones I've had...

[cechlin]

so thats about 60 cents a disk, best deal ive seen for dls

[Albertan]

Can anyone confirm that these are DL and not dual sided?

[rabbit]

What's with all the Ritek/Ridata bashing?

Because everyone wants to be a media expert by repeating what they've read. It happens here in practically every thread involving blank media.

[Vidkid72]

DL disks are much more volatile towards degrading than single layer ones, because the technology required is much more advanced.

Thanks for the educational answer Jon Lai, I appreciate it. I was just curious as I've never had a bad Ritek/Ridata DVD or CDR disc although like I said I've never had a DL disc either.

[007craft]

What's with all the Ritek/Ridata bashing?

Because everyone wants to be a media expert by repeating what they've read. It happens here in practically every thread involving blank media.

maybe so, But I personally have over 1000 burns with ritek (single layered) and across 4 burners under my belt and I would not recommend these discs at all. If you dont want to listen to me, then dont. Your not burning these discs for me.

[M.D.]

Whats the difference between - and + ? - is cheaper than +...

which is better to get for 360 backups?

[M.D.]

It looks like it was a mistake, they have now updated both product pages and it shows they are actually double sided discs - 9.4 GB and not Dual Layered discs.
I don't think they had such inventory on Ritek DL discs to begin with..so I don't think they will fulfill any orders sent in.

[lanshark]

"Tech - Monoprice, Inc."
to me

3:56 pm (7 hours ago)
They are double sided.

Should you have any question, please feel free to email us.
Thank you for doing business with us.

Regards,

Howard
Monoprice, Inc.
Tel. 909-989-6887

[captqbec]

...too bad...cancelled my order....thx guys :o

[Happy13178]

So what are the best dual layer discs out there? Any that are inkjet printable? I notice some ridata ones are, but I want the best ones I can get that won't degrade that quickly...

[M.D.]

So what are the best dual layer discs out there? Any that are inkjet printable? I notice some ridata ones are, but I want the best ones I can get that won't degrade that quickly...

Everyone will tell you Verbatims. Futureshop has a deal right now - $30 for 20 discs. Good deal if you need them right now.

[Happy13178]

Everyone will tell you Verbatims. Futureshop has a deal right now - $30 for 20 discs. Good deal if you need them right now.

Those are branded though, right? not inkjet printable?

[M.D.]

Those are branded though, right? not inkjet printable?

Yah, they aren't inkjet printable.

[Albertan]

Anyone find out if these are dual layer or double sided?

[djrobinn]

Guys, guys, guys...

The link clearly indicates that the media in question is Double Sided...

"Ritek RiDATA Double Sided Shiny Top 9.4GB DVD+R DS Media 50 PACK in Cake Box"

Basically like one guy said already, they're almost like 2 SL discs glued together although not really... it just means that both surfaces are recordable. Popular with some older DVD movies that had Letterbox on the one side and Widescreen on the other. They're also called "flipper" discs...

Definitely handy for people who wanna save some real estate in their DVD binders ;-)

[M.D.]

Guys, guys, guys...

The link clearly indicates that the media in question is Double Sided...

"Ritek RiDATA Double Sided Shiny Top 9.4GB DVD+R DS Media 50 PACK in Cake Box"

Basically like one guy said already, they're almost like 2 SL discs glued together although not really... it just means that both surfaces are recordable. Popular with some older DVD movies that had Letterbox on the one side and Widescreen on the other. They're also called "flipper" discs...

Definitely handy for people who wanna save some real estate in their DVD binders ;-)




Thanks for clarifying it in big font letters!, but you're already too late :lol: The website description was recently changed to 9.4GB. It was clearly a mistake by monoprice to post it exactly as how the title of this thread is.

[TedHead]

This is great, but I guess if they are double-sided, that means there is no way to label it then, right?

[djrobinn]

This is great, but I guess if they are double-sided, that means there is no way to label it then, right?

Nice one... that's right! You could however, use a fine marker and write on the inside
http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/5945/dvdhi6.jpg

[TedHead]

Nice one... that's right! You could however, use a fine marker and write on the inside
http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/5945/dvdhi6.jpg

lol thank you for the illustration

I just did a test writing in that area on one of my discs that failed to burn properly and it was still fairly legible.... this might be a good investment :)

Do you think a Wii would have any trouble reading these?

[Capitola]

For those who may not know this:

You can still record a DVD-9 movie into a double-sided DVD disc (or 2 regular DVDs) if you want to keep the high quality by using softwares to split the original movie into two parts and then recording it to each side of a double-sided disc or 2 regular DVD discs. The draw back is the hassle of the conversion and the flipping of the disc half way into the movie.

[rabbit]

I see using these for those Xvid-ed TV shows.

Mind you, for $28, you might as well wait for a $20 for 100 Verbatims deal.

[mahjongmaniac]

Guys, guys, guys...

The link clearly indicates that the media in question is Double Sided...

"Ritek RiDATA Double Sided Shiny Top 9.4GB DVD+R DS Media 50 PACK in Cake Box"

Basically like one guy said already, they're almost like 2 SL discs glued together although not really... it just means that both surfaces are recordable. Popular with some older DVD movies that had Letterbox on the one side and Widescreen on the other. They're also called "flipper" discs...

Definitely handy for people who wanna save some real estate in their DVD binders ;-)



thx for clearing that up.

i haven't seen these "flipper" discs in ages.

the last time i bought one of these authentic movies that were readable on both sides was like 5 yrs ago.

[fitbrit]

For those who may not know this:

You can still record a DVD-9 movie into a double-sided DVD disc (or 2 regular DVDs) if you want to keep the high quality by using softwares to split the original movie into two parts and then recording it to each side of a double-sided disc or 2 regular DVD discs. The draw back is the hassle of the conversion and the flipping of the disc half way into the movie.

If you have a DVD changer or two DVD drives on your PC, it would be a good idea to split 2 movies and put one part onto each of two discs. The put the two parts of the second movie onto the 'b' side of these discs. 2 movies, 2 discs, but you can at least play one of those movies in full without flipping.