AmazonBasics 4.7 GB 16x DVD-R (100-Pack Spindle)

by AmazonBasics

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8 x 7.5 x 8 inches ; 2.9 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001TOD7ME
• Item model number: DVD-R 4.7GB
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (178 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #5 in Electronics > Accessories & Supplies > Blank Media > DVD-R Discs
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 19, 2009

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

This spindle of 100 AmazonBasics 16X DVD-R disks provides a convenient storage solution for video files, along with plenty of space for archiving photos, music, and other data. Each disk offers a capacity of 4.7 GB--enough space to store two hours of DVD quality video. These DVD-R disks support fast write speeds from 2.4X to 16X and provide a recording time of up to 120 minutes.

The AmazonBasics 16X DVD-R disks offers a capacity of 4.7 GB, write speeds from 2.4X to 16X, and a recording time of up to 120 minutes.

Recommended Uses: Storing up to two hours of DVD quality video for play on DVD players. Backing up and archiving up to 4.7 GB of data and media. Technical Specifications: Capacity: 4.7 GB Format: DVD-R Recording Speed: 16x Recording Time: 120 minutes Warranty: AmazonBasics 1-Year Limited Warranty [PDF] Documentation: Helpful Hints [PDF]

DVD-R: Quality Media Storage
DVD-R is a Write-Once format with a storage lifetime intended for storing videos and archiving important business or personal data. Compared with CD-Rs, DVD-Rs offer more storage space and faster write times, making them a natural choice for preserving media and other large files.

Each AmazonBasics DVD-R disk can record up to two hours of DVD quality video programming. A single DVD-R can also hold three hours of VHS-quality video or more than 60 hours of MP3 audio.

DVD-R Compatibility
There are two types of recordable DVD disks available. Almost all recent DVD players and drives can handle both burned DVD-R and DVD+R disks, but some older players can only read one format or the otherIt is important to check your player’s manual to determine which DVD type it supports.

16X Write Speed and Organic Dye: Built for Fast, Accurate Writing
AmazonBasics DVD-R disks enable fast write speeds from 2.4X to 16X (16X is maximum. Burning speed will fluctuate.) for quick, clean data transfer. (To take full advantage of these speeds, your DVD burner must burn at speeds of at least 16X. Consult your computer or DVD burner product manual for this information.)

At 16X, transfer speed translates to 21.60 MB/s, which means that you can burn a full disk in less than four minutes. The organic dye used on the write side of these DVD-Rs provides stable writing at high speeds for reliable, accurate finished disks.

AmazonBasics: Quality Products at Low Prices
AmazonBasics is a collection of consumer electronic "basics" created by combining quality and low prices for an overall focus on value.

Warranty and Helpful Hints
These disks are backed by an AmazonBasics 1-year limited warranty. To view the full AmazonBasics warranty, click here. If you are having trouble with these disks, click here for the AmazonBasics CD/DVD Helpful Hints Guide [PDF].

What's in the Box
Spindle of 100 4.7 GB 16X DVD-R disks and warranty card.

Product Description

AmazonBasics products are quality electronics accessories offered at a great value.

Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging
This AmazonBasics product features recyclable Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging. It comes without excess packaging materials, such as hard plastic clamshell casings, plastic bindings, or wire ties. This packaging is designed to be opened without the use of a box cutter or knife, and it will protect your product just as well as traditional packaging. Products with Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging can frequently be shipped in their own boxes, without an additional shipping box, saving on resources and reducing waste. Learn more.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars No problems. Decent price. Decent quality, October 18, 2009

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Eric S. Olstad (New Jersey, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: AmazonBasics 4.7 GB 16x DVD-R (100-Pack Spindle) (Electronics)

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I have nothing bad to say about these discs. I've burned plenty of videos to watch on my particularly finicky Sony DVD player and they have played just fine. In addition the $25 Samsung dual-layer burner I got from NewEgg has had no problem burning these at full 16x speed.

ImgBurn reports these as UME02 discs.

Other than that, these discs also include a protective coating on the label side of the disc to protect the foil. So you don't have to expect any of the foil chipping off like you do on some of the really cheap discs.

There's really not much else to say. The price is right. They work well and they're fairly durable.

32 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Value, September 26, 2009

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Sacratomato (Northern California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: AmazonBasics 4.7 GB 16x DVD-R (100-Pack Spindle) (Electronics)

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In the past, I've found DVDs from different companies may or may not be usable in all my equipment. Sony DVDs were compatible with all my equipment, but they can be pricey. I was happy to find that these Amazon DVD were compatible with a wide range of equipment. We've already burned DVDs on an Apple IMac G5, Dell Inspirion 15, Sony DRX-840U DVD burner and Toshiba DR410 DVD player/burner. No compatibility problems. And they are priced less than $19 for a 100 disc spindle! Excellent!

And although Amazon touts their new "Frustration Free - Ready to Ship" packaging, I received my package of DVDs in a small neat box marked "Ready for Shipping" INSIDE a huge box labeled C3 that was 19 X 13 X 8. I don't think the warehouses are clear on the concept yet. Although my account page allows Packaging Feedback on products I ordered, none of my Amazon Vine products, including this one, are on the feedback page. But this minor flub did not change my mind or rating for these DVDs, they are an excellent product.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Sad to see the price increase, November 22, 2009

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MouseLady - See all my reviews

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This review is from: AmazonBasics 4.7 GB 16x DVD-R (100-Pack Spindle) (Electronics)

I'm very pleased with these dvd-r's, but I'm sad to see that the initial price was a teaser, and it is now almost double the cost of the dvd+r and cd 100 spindles. My only hope is that if and when they are back in stock, the price will decrease so that the AmazonBasics brand remains a bargain.