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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. |
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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]
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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 BoxSpindle of 100 4.7 GB 16X DVD-R disks and warranty card.
Customer Reviews
Average Customer Review
(520 customer reviews) 87 of 99 people found the following review helpful
Excellent Value!,
October 13, 2009 B. Colonna (Somewhere in NJ) - See all my reviews
This review is from: AmazonBasics 4.7 GB 16x DVD+R (100-Pack Spindle) (Electronics)
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There isn't a whole lot you can say about a particular brand of DVD+R media. If it works and there are no unusual issues, one is pretty much the same as another.
That said, there are two things that will keep me buying the AmazonBasics DVDs. One is the price....the price is lower than other brands, and still a similar price even when the other brands are on sale. Factor in Amazon free shipping and sales tax considerations and their price is excellent.
The other reason I like these is the shipping. The double boxing and packing ensured the media got to me safely.
As far as performance, that is driven mostly by your PC hardware and burner. I have used about 30 of these so far to store general data, photos, video, etc. and have not had any issues. I have used some other brands (Sony) where I have run into the occasional bad DVD right out of the box.
I would rate the Amazon Basic DVDs right up there with the Panasonic media, which from my...Read more
30 of 32 people found the following review helpful
Fine for non-critical uses--3.5 stars,
October 19, 2009 korova (Varosha) - See all my reviews
This review is from: AmazonBasics 700 MB 52x CD-R (100-Pack Spindle) (Electronics)
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I tested these CD-R's on an iMac running OS X 10.5.8 with an external LaCie DVD/CD burner containing TSST guts. The burner is connected to the iMac via FireWire.
I did not encounter any problems using the CD-R's. My burner was able to write to them at high speeds. The burnt discs were readable by other devices without any hassles. A minor quibble, though, is that the discs themselves seem to be more flexible and lighter in weight than the CD-R's I normally use (Verbatim and TDK). Another, more personal, quibble is that the discs have a glossy finish on the label side. I prefer a matte finish because the CD marker pens I use don't work terribly well on slick surfaces.
For this product, the Frustration-Free Packaging isn't a big deal. The discs come on the usual spindle with a plastic, lockable cover. The only real packaging difference is that the spindle is shipped in a special box that doesn't require air packs or foam peanuts to protect the spindle while it is...Read more
22 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Dependable 4X,
November 13, 2009 Ronny Ong (Dallas, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: AmazonBasics 4.7 GB 16x DVD+R (100-Pack Spindle) (Electronics)
I have had 100% success burning both data and video formats with this media at 4X using:
Sony Optiarc AD-7170A (firmware version 1.O4 supports this media at 4X, 6X, 8X, 12X, 16X)
Plextor PX-708A (firmware 1.11 supports this media at 2.4X, 4X, 8X)
LG GSA-T11N (firmware A104 supports this media at 4X only but can do 8X with other comparable media)
NEC ND-3500AG (firmware 2.TB supports this media at 2.4X, 4X but can do 8X with other comparable media)
As you can see, some of my older drives won't support faster than 4X with this media. I'm a little surprised that my oldest (the Plextor) would support 8X, but I haven't bothered to try anything faster than 4X on any drive because I'm rarely in that much of a hurry.
My burns are generally more than 90% of disc capacity so I am almost always using most of the recordable surface. My success criteria is not just an error-free burn; I have verified several discs by reading them at max speed (on a...Read more
