CD-R Disks

[Oromocto]

My new computer has a CD-RW Drive. I will pick up some disks tomorrow and know that I will need some CD-R disks since I will be saving data files , but what about music--- will I need CD-R Music disks or will any CD-R disk work for music? Thanks

[Rat]

cd-r's will work for music but cd-r music disks are designed pecifically for use with music. i couldn't tell you the specifics, but unless you have an acute ear to music, you will likely not notice a diference.

rat...

[freem]

the only difference in the two types is how much you pay. they both do the same job. what you want to look for is 700 mg 80 min disks to do overburns

[Warthog]

Memorex has been pretty good musically for me. Don't get the "music CD-Rs": there is no difference.

[RayH]

Digital means what's being laid down is 0s and 1s. In theory, any disc should do. I use any disc that happens to be on sale. On any given Sunday, you should be able to find discs at $20/per 50 or less. I won't pay more than that unless I just want some prettier looking discs.

But sometimes, the device you're using to playback the CD-R may be more partial to a certain brand or color of disc than others. I have a cheap CD player in my car. I likes "thicker" discs, as it takes up the shock space.

To anyone I've presented a disc, none has ever not worked--data or audio. Since I use a felt pen, I like Prime Perphreals as it has a nice writing area for a person with bad eyes.

I don't care what brand name it has, I try stick to something that has a name on it. Some of my friends like to put labels on their CDs and stick to no names!

[DougR]

The "Music CDR disk" have a Royalty Fee(cost a little more) tacked on to the price ! Other wise there the same as the regular.

* RayH......", I like Prime Perphreals as it has a nice writing area for a person with bad eyes. "
Did you see that Office Max has a 200 Pack of them, FREE, after rebate?

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[Oromocto]

Thanks: Rat,fram, warthog, and DougR.
Great answers all.

[surrealchereal]

To anyone I've presented a disc, none has ever not worked--data or audio. Since I use a felt pen, I like Prime Perphreals as it has a nice writing area for a person with bad eyes.

Ray, have you burned disc's for people that worked on their players when other burned discs didn't work? I finally spent about 1200. putting a new stereo in my car. What brought on my INSANITY to do such a thing (the factory install was their best) was my inability to play CD's I burned myself. I tried 4 or 5 brands of CD's and 2 brands of software.

[Warthog]

I bought some cheapo **** CD-Rs from a link at Sysopt for $10 for 50. They are good for data primarily. They work with some CD players but are way, way too dark for many. I can easily compare those with any other brand. But they were really cheap so I don't care.

Warthog

[thekingofpain]

What do ya mean by dark???
I have some that are black--thru and thru...

[hallam2003]

cdr have different colors and diferent darknesses. There is a site (i think it's cdr.recordable.com) that sells all kinds of different colored cdrs, they have the black ones, and even the no-color ones, or silver on slilver (looks like a regualr cd-rom) although it's not usually a problem, the darkness and color could make the cdr unreadable to some cd players, and some cd burners have a hard time writing to some types of cdrs. I don't know what is better, Lighter or darker, but as long as they work, it's not a problem, though i don't like the cheap ones because the protective layer comes off to easily, and they scratch really bad, but hey, for 5 cents a piece, you can make a new copy every two weeks.


Hallam

[camaro]

Ligher color is better. I'd just buy a good brand cdr and worry about anything else. I use TDKs and so far they are flawless. Plus you got to love the rebates from them. 100 pack for .20 a piece.

[crazyray]

I've only had trouble with one brand of CD-R's...CompUSA, and that was a couple of years ago. I've made over a hundred using Verbatim blanks (dark blue) with excellent (flawless) performance. I guess "dark" don't always cause the "blues". http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/biggrin.gif