Verbatim 95310 8.5GB 6x Double Layer DVD+R DL Discs (20pk Spindle)

by Verbatim

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 5.4 x 1.9 inches ; 1.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000GHWRIK
• Item model number: 95310
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (408 customer reviews)
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  • #5 in Electronics > Accessories & Supplies > Blank Media > DVD+R Discs

Product Description

Size: 20-Disc

From the Manufacturer

Preferred by DVD drive manufactures, Verbatim DVD media continues to set the standard for high speed disc performance, reliability, and compatibility. DVD+R Double Layer nearly doubles the storage capacity with two AZO recording layers on a single-sided disc. Certified and supported by the industry high speed Double Layer writers, Verbatim discs are approved for high speed burning up to 8X speeds. Store up to 8.5GBs of video in approximately 15 minutes or less while maintaining compatibility with the most DVD video players or DVD-ROM drives. All backed by Verbatim's limited lifetime warranty.

Holds approximately 4 hours of DVD-quality video

Providing double the storage capacity of a standard DVD-recordable disc, DVD+R Double Layer and DVD-R Dual Layer discs can hold up to 8.5GB or approximately 4 hours of DVD-quality video on a single disc. Compatible with double-layer writers from leading manufacturers, these discs are ideal for archiving home movies. DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL are one-time record discs, ensuring that your movies, video clips or other data will not be erased. While requiring a dual-layer recorder, these discs are compatible for playback with most standard DVD video players and DVD-ROM drives.

The AZO Advantage

The AZO recording layer not only withstands the extremely high laser and rotation speeds of the new drives, it also maximises their performance. Verbatim has paid particular attention to the durability and light fastness of AZO; tests show that it is more stable than most recording dyes and the least affected by ultraviolet light. The recording dye is critical to CD-R performance; its molecular structure must be designed to absorb the typical wavelength of a CD-R drive laser, which is around 780nm. The peak absorption wavelength needs to be optimised so that the disk is compatible with a wide range of recording speeds.

Verbatim discs are approved for high speed burning up to 8X speeds

If the peak is too short, disk sensitivity is reduced, which causes high-speed recording problems; but if the wavelength peak is too long, this reduces the reflectivity of the recording layer and can creates read errors in many drives. AZO offers high sensitivity for reliable high-speed recording and high reflectivity to eliminate read errors. The thinness of the recording layer is also critical. The thinner the layer, the higher its sensitivity and power margin, and the better its high-speed recording capabilities.

About Verbatim

Verbatim products include an impressive selection of removable external storage and computer peripherals, featuring a wide range of highly acclaimed CD, DVD and Blu-ray media products. Verbatim also offers an array of lightning-fast desktop hard drives, portable hard drives, USB flash drives, memory cards, stylish, feature-rich mice and keyboards and a broad range of replacement laser toner cartridges. Additionally, Verbatim has hit the market first with advances such as AZO technology, Double Layer, BD-R LTH and more. Buy Verbatim and you get innovation, security and reliability--and that means peace of mind.

Product Description

Preferred by DVD drive manufacturers, Verbatim DVD media continues to set the standard for high speed disc performance, reliability, and compatibility. DVD+R Double Layer nearly doubles the storage capacity with two AZO recording layers on a single-sided disc. Certified and supported by the industry high speed Double Layer writers, Verbatim discs are approved for high-speed burning at up to 8X speeds. Store up to 8.5GB of video in approximately 15 minutes or less while maintaining compatibility with the most DVD video players or DVD-ROM drives. All backed by Verbatim's limited lifetime warranty.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

55 of 56 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent media quality, January 25, 2005

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Handyman (Ohio) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Verbatim 95014 8.5 GB 2.4x-6x Double Layer Recordable Disc DVD+R DL, 3-Disc Jewel Cases (Electronics)

Quick Summary: Burns at 2.4x or 4x on Plextor 716A burner; Verbatim DVD+R DL burned with the Plextor 716A is PLAYABLE in EVERY DVD Player (at least 20 and counting) I have tried!!! Awesome.



Full article:

I recently used the Verbatim DVD+R DL media to back up a couple of my most popular DVD's. The original was 8.1GB in size and contained about 50 music videos. I couldn't get it to squeeze down to fit on a single layer disc. Verbatim DVD+R DL to the rescue!



Using my new Plextor PX-716A burner (an excellent DVD Burner!), I used the included PlexTools program to make a copy of my DVD. Note, the original DVD is not protected in any way.



I burned the DVD+R DL at 4x speed (approx. 28 min. to burn). There is a selection in the Plextor's software to "overwrite" the book type of the DVD+R DL so that it looks like a pressed dual-layer DVD to settop DVD players (to avoid a confusing older DVD players). I used this setting (it is by default) to burn the DVD.



When it comes to DVD burning, there is no better test than the compatiblilty and quality test of the burned disc. The test is simple, put the burned DVD in as many players as you can and see how many can and cannot read it. Well, I have to say that I have tested this DVD+R DL in over 20 DVD players so far, and ALL have played it with NO COMPATIBILITY issues whatsoever. This finding is as good as or better than all DVD+R and DVD-R (single layer) I have ever used.



After having read all the reviews on the web about how incompatible burned DVD+R DL discs are, I have to say, the Plextor 716A and Verbatim DVD+R DL combination blows everything else away.



Yes, the discs are kinda expensive, but if you have valuable or irreplaceable DVDs to back up, they will work for you. As the old saying goes, you get what you pay for.

Just a couple quick notes:
1. To ensure compatibility among all DVD-Players, be sure you set your recording software to finalize all DVD+/-R's with the DVD-Rom booktype. If you do not, older DVD players may have trouble recognizing the DVD's. The Plextor drives have a setting (via Plextools) that will allow you to force them to always finalize with the DVD-Rom booktype!

2. I have burned about 200 of these Verbatim DVD+R DL discs successfully and have used no other brand. I refuse to even try another brand. There have been only 2 out of all of them I had problems with. First one I put an adhesive label on, and the label warped the DVD. When I tried to "flatten" it, the DVD cracked center-to-edge and I had to toss it. Second disc had a few read errors on it near the layer switch. The bonding on that disc appeared to be a bit weak near the center, as some of the dye was inconsistent there. Go figure as to why the problem was at the layer break at the outer edge of the DVD.

37 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Burns perfectly; no coasters!, January 5, 2006

By 

B. T. Denyer "Web designer" (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Verbatim 95166 8.5 GB 2.4x-6x Double Layer Recordable Disc DVD+R DL, 10-Disc Spindle (Electronics)

I am burning these discs on a Lite-On LH-20A1S and a Sony DRU-810A, and they work flawlessly. Maybe it's the fact that they are on Sony's compatible list for the drive or that they are quality discs, I don't know. But what I do know is that the picture quality that I got from my copy was PERFECT. NO PIXELATION, NO DROPPED FRAMES, and NO PAUSES. A perfect burn.

I ran the Verbatim discs through DVDInfo Pro and it came back with write speeds of 2.4, 4.0, and 8.0 (see picture.) The box mine came in says "up to 6x speed," so you MIGHT be able to push it to 8x with a high speed drive.

For everyday, general consumer use you should find that these discs will give you a high quality, dependable burn. Some may ask if they are archival quality, and I have to say that my guess is 'no.' Unless the disc specifically says "archival quality" then I would assume that they are standard discs (which have been found to deteriorate over time.

I highly recommend these discs for your approved DVD+R DL burner. (Remember to check the media compatibility of your drive BEFORE you purchase these discs or any other disc! See your drive manufacturer's website for details.)

259 of 309 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Used to be reliable, December 29, 2007

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E. Larson - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Verbatim 95310 8.5GB 6x Double Layer DVD+R DL Discs (20pk Spindle) (Electronics)

Verbatim DL used to be by far the best DL media available. Reliable, stable in storage, and consistent high quality made by Mitsubishi in their Singapore plant, one of the highest quality DVD production plants in the world.

Not any more. Verbatim has outsourced a large part of their DL production to a plant in India, and now when you buy this media you have a high chance of getting made in India - this product is poor, often with obvious physical defects in the media like bubbles, holes and foil delaminates.

It is possible to still find made in Singapore cakeboxes on store shelves, but if you can't actually read the disk label before buying you are rolling the dice when you buy.

It is a real shame Verbatim does not offer the Singapore product as a diferent grade. It would be worth a few extra bucks to get a cakebox that had a 95% success rate vs. the 50% rate the made in India product gives.

Verbatim has really gotten a black eye in my book with this stunt.

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