Customer Reviews

Memorex 700MB/80-Minute 52x CD-R Media (30-Pack with Jewel Cases)

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Memorex has been extremely reliable for many years. In fact, I don't think I've ever had a problem with any of the products I've purchased from this company, and I've been buying things from them for years.

This is a really good 30-pack of CD-Rs. Yes, they actually do come in jewel cases, which is very convenient. A must buy.

The CDs are fine. They work as expected. BUT, each slim-line jewel-case'd CD is individual shrink-wrapped, and non-trivial to open, creating pointless shrink-wrap waste to dispose of. Once you do manage to get the jewel case open, the prongs holding the CDs in place are poorly-designed, making it hard to remove the CD without breaking the prongs, thus rendering the jewel case paralyzed.

I'm sure that the CDs are great, maybe even superior to other major brands (though I can't really tell a difference). But due to the inordinately huge ordeal involved in getting the CD out of the packaging, I have no intention of ever purchasing Memorex optical media again.

Memorex 700MB/80-Minute 52x CD-R Media (30-Pack with Jewel Cases)
I purchased these CD-Rs because they were advertised as having jewel cases, which to me always meant the old style full size cases(which I prefer), but it seems the term jewel case now applies also to the slim variety of jewel case which I could have just as easily bought at the local Best Buy or wherever without shipping cost or waiting for them to arrive. I shopped for them on Amazon because they are becoming hard to find with full size cases and I thought Amazon would carry a wider selection and I would get what I was looking for. One other problem, the discs have no labels or cards to write down what is on the disc after burning it. I guess I have to buy those separately, which I would have, had I known they wouldn't be included with the discs. I know the discs themselves have no problems but the advertising is lacking.

So, yes I am A Little Disappointed

I received this item in great shape in a very timely manner. The combined disks and cases make this a very good value.

I appreciate the vendors problem resolution. I was not aware of the difference. They are very good with their customer satisfaction, and in a very timely manner !!!

I have been purchasing Memorex blank media for the last few years. These CD-Rs are widely compatible with CD writers from different manufacturers. What I like about these CD-Rs is that firstly they are all securely packed into a corrugated box that minimizes damage during shipping.

Next, each CD-R is packaged in a slim case that takes up less space, this becomes important when you have hundreds of these to store. And lastly, each CD-R is individually sealed, so you are sure what has been used from the new/unsed ones.

I recommend this product for quality and value.

I previously bought the Memorex 48x 30 pak and that was good. However, the new version which is 52x does not contain the CD inserts as before. I need them for my purposes. Really bad.

This was a gift that the recipient asked for, but my choice of this particular brand was based on personal past experience, as I have been pleased with this product before when purchasing for myself. Very economical and long-lasting recordable CDs; great for making mix CDs!

As the author of the Jefferson Airplane book "Take Me To A Circus Tent" and a former radio disc-jockey, I am often asked to write and or discuss various recordings from the 60's and 70's. Sometimes as a person that has worked in electronic stores my thoughts are requested on recording equipment and electronics.

Memorex 700MB/80-Minute 52x CD-R Media (30-Pack with Jewel Cases)

Memorex has been ultra reliable for me as a recording medium for blank CDR's. I have used a substantial amount over the years for both data and pictures (Notes on my Jefferson Airplane book "Take Me To A Circus Tent" and photos) and for various rock and roll albums.

The CD's have held up well and there have been very little that were defective right out of the package. While the quality control is a shade below the Fuji from Japan, in no way should Memorex be considered a poor second choice.

For maximum shelf life the recorded CD's should be in jewel cases (How nice is it they come in the package for us) and not in paper sleeves. If you are into making your own labels make sure to use the better quality paper. The inferior thin labels not only will curl up before they are placed on the CD but the glue will actually get into the CD itself. Many defective CD's are not the fault of the manufacturer but the consumer not using best judgment.

Enjoy the music and be well,
Craig Fenton
Author of the Jefferson Airplane book "Take Me To A Circus Tent"