Customer Reviews

Memorex 4.7GB 8x DVD-R (100-Pack Spindle)

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I've actually used Memorex before DVD-R 4x 50 pack with no issues.

This batch I'm coastering about 25-30% of these.

Like the poster below, I purchased 2 packs of 100 Memorex -Rs from Amazon over the winter and the discs were flawless. Unfortunately the new batch I purchased at the end of April (and which I assume they're still selling now) don't work whatsoever, despite having the same manufacturer. They won't burn at high speeds -- in fact on my PC drive they won't burn AT ALL. Unfortunately this great bargain seems to be a thing of the past. I'd avoid them at all costs for the time being.

I bought 50 DVD spindle. Used them all with no problem. Once tried to see the movies they all started freezing 1/2 way. I called my friend and he had the same problem. It looks like I have to turn off the DVD player for about 15 minutes and wait for the DVD temperature to cool down. The normal heat generated from the DVD player is affecting the DVD disks. Once I do that, it works fine. Unfortunately I already bought another 100 spindle from Best Buy, but these were worse, I recorded with no problem but it froze all together once tried to watch the movie. I tried 5 disks with same result. I returned them with full refund. I used generic DVD from Staples and worked great. I transfered some DVD's and they worked fine. I'm using Philips now on NEC DVD burner and they worked great. After doing some research and reading some reviews on chat lines I found that a lot of people having the same problem. One person said that Memorex use the cheapest die for thier DVD's. Please be aware, they might burn fine but when you need to retrieve the data is were you'll have the problem.

The last memorex dvd-r I used was in 25 disk bundle, they works fine. I only have an older 4x burner. I was able to burn with 4x without any problems. But having a lot of problem with this 100 disk bundle. When I burn it with 4x speed, the data can't be recognized by the dvd-rom. After burning, the DVD rom still see the disk as a blank disk. :( But my dvd player is able to recognize those disks. They definitely have some reflectivity issues. Now, I only burned this DVD-r using 2x speed. Painfully slow (30 minute per disk), but this is the only way then I can get a good disk. So, my advice is to avoid this product. It might or might not work on some dvd-burner on high speed...

I have a NEC ND-2500a which is a very respectable dvd burner. I just got these DVD-Rs today and tried to burn on them and can't even get 8x speed. The only option Nero allowed me was 4x. What a bunch of lies I got from the DVD-Rs which advertised 8x....

of course all the poor reviews post after i bought my spindle. first disk burned fine, 2nd 3rd and 4th didn't even burn. everytime one didn't work, i try a MIJ fuji dvd-r and it burns just fine.

edit: i have a nec 2500a burner.

Using MAC and iMovie to make home DVD movies. All played OK on a Magnavox MDV560 VR DVD player, but was intermittent (hangs) on a TOSHIBA SD-3800 DVD player. Thought player was bad. Purchased 2 more DVD players yesterday and got varying results but mostly bad - hanging or not recognizing the DVD at all. Switched to Maxell and so far all playing good with NO hangs.

For this price .. best deal ever. Very good disks as well. Didn't have any issue with it so far. Used up 20 already. I'll buy more once they come for same price again.

these discs are good, didn't make any coasters. at this price i would buy this product again. TL-AK

I purchased this item becos of its price...but not only its price is good, the product is excellent in quality too. I will look for more deals like this at Amazon. By the way, thanks for the free shipping...All n all, a 5-star shopping for 5-star product.

thanks,
soven