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» KiSS DP-450 DVD Player FAQ

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Q: codecs supported KiSS DP-450 A: codecs comply specifications ISO-MPEG4 – Advanced Simple Profile supported DP-450. DivX 4.x 5.x comply standard except DivX 5.02 features- GMC (Global Motion Compensation) QP (Quarter Pixel) Advanced Advanced Profile features. Xvid 2.10 Realmagic’s RPM4 also complies supported standard. Q: I’d know DVD player DP 450 region free and/or macrovision free A: KiSS DVD-Players without Macrovision protection always region locked a specific region UK. versions region 2 Q: DP-450 able play DivX 4.x 5.x happen when a new version DivX released possible upgrade software support newer codecs A: a newer DivX codec released e.g. DivX 6.x DP-450 able play codec ISO-MPEG4 – Advanced Simple Profile compliant. A codec needs principles specifications ISO-MPEG4 Advanced Simple Profile function properly DP-450. Q: recordable media’s supported KiSS DP-450 A: CD-R (74 min + 80 min) CD-RW (74 min + 80 min) DVD-R DVD-RW supported DP-450. means DVD+R DVD+RW supported. Q: Where can I get detailed information player. I've already downloaded PDF file doesn't tell much A: now able get much detailed information reading FAQ. can also get extensive information visiting http://www.kissdvd.com Q: Does player fully support SVCD movies (mainly subtitles) kind subtitles does supports in DivX files upgradeable A: initial release DP-450 support any subtitles SVCD DivX. feature most likely implemented in a later software release player. Q: "Repeat Playback" function - allow a DVD JPEG CD etc. repeatedly replay A: There features DP-450 enables Repeat mode above content. Q: possible FF / FR (Fast Forward / Fast Reverse) DivX films A: there implemented a time search function allows jump a specific place in film. Q: In JPEG mode can show pictures in full screen mode A: Yes does automatically digital zoom function also available JPEG’s. Q: Does DP450 also support Mp3PRO A: MP3Pro time supported DP-450. Q: How discs recorded player play A: DivX MP3 content should just burned a standard ISO9660 Data CD (Closed Disc) Q: Does DP-450 play DivX f.x MP3 DivX audio A: Yes does. Q: Does DP-450 play media’s multiple video / audio files A: Yes does. also goes multiple DivX files DVD-R DVD-RW. Remember mix different kinds files though. Use only one type file per disc. Q: dimensions does play screens 350 X 240 720 X 640 etc A: DP450 plays resolution up PAL NTSC standards up 1.5 Mbit/s. Q: Does DP-450 support MP3’s variable bitrate A: Yes VBR MP3 now supported Q: video outputs supports progressive scan A: Component Scart (YpbPr) supports Progressive Scan in resolutions up PAL & NTSC standards. Q: possible upgrade DP-450 software A: Yes software updates released a regular basis our website. Updates contain latest Bug-fixes possibly extra features. Q: Does DP-450 a built-in AC3 decoder A: Yes AC3 stereo downmix DP-450 outputs S/P-DIF raw external AC3 / DTS decoding. Q: Does DP-450 support ID3 tags A: Yes. Q: How I know codec my films encoded in. A: Use setup button display version DivX film encoded with. Q: possible Fast Forward Fast Reverse MP3 files A: implemented in a later release. Q: video file extensions supported player A: .MPG .MPEG .AVI .VOB Q: How I update CD-R newer firmware update my DP-450 A: need burning software supports .ISO files. could Nero Burning ROM v5.5+ Easy CD Creator v4.0+ refer burning software manual matter. Follow standard guidelines making an .ISO recording. help can on: www.roxio.com http://www.nero.com/ Firmware 2.5.3 New firmware release version 2.5.3 available Wednesday 18th December. new release contains a lot enhancements full Ogg Vorbis support. Thanks Flash review.

» KISS DP-450 DVD Player

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When I was asked review DVD player my thoughts "just another player review". I unpacked first thing hit me was Design neat clean cut uncluttered unlike any other DVD player I had come across. front panel completely flat top centre bottom a metallic grey plastic finish else being a black gloss transparent plastic. front controls a row circular buttons right DVD tray. power button situated leftmost part centre panel under there full list formats play. where difference other players becomes noticeable formats supported. DTS - Compatibility allows DVD player pickup output DTS (Digital Theatre System) 5.1 channel audio signals decoding DTS-decoding receivers. sound DTS three-dimensional a wide dynamic range a minimum compression artefacts. Dolby Digital - When connected a receiver amplifier a Dolby Digital DTS decoder optical coaxial digital outputs can enjoy phenomenal experience sound five discrete full range channels whether stunning sound effects crystal clear dialogue. Compact Disc Digital Video - Video CD Compact Disc Digital Audio - Audio CD Real Magic - Real Player files DivX Video MP4 - ISO MPEG-4 DivX very well known formats Internet. format gives a high picture sound quality comes very close quality a DVD movie. Progressive Scan - Progressive Scan creates a picture signal double scan lines a conventional DVD resulting in higher picture resolution sharper image quality. JPEG - can enjoy watching digital photos TV. can navigate though pictures just remote control. Rear Panel S-Video Output Composite Video Output RGB SCART Output Analogue stereo RCA Audio Output S/PDIF Outputs Coaxial Optical giving Dolby Digital/DTS/MPEG 5.1 Digital Output Features Full DVD/MPEG-4/DivX ver. 4 higher VCD/SVCD/CD/MP3/CDRW/DVD-R/DVD-RW compatibility JPEG Picture CD viewing Progressive Scan Video Out Time Search Playback Control : Play/Pause/Stop/FF/RW/NEXT/PREV up 48x speed playback Repeat Playback Slow Motion Title/chapter select Parental lock Multi Language Multi Subtitle Multi Angle Remote Control TV Type PAL NTSC NTSC conversion PAL 50 Configuration Setup Menu Aspect Ratio (4:3 Pan Scan 4:3 Letter Box 16:9 Wide) S-Video Output Composite Video Output RGB SCART Output Dolby Digital MPEG Audio Decoding Dolby Digital/MPEG 5.1 Digital Output Optical/Coaxial S/PDIF Outputs Analogue stereo RCA Audio Output player supports DVD-R/RW CR-R/RW media does support DVD+R/RW media. Any supported formats can placed CD DVD formats cannot mixed presented me problems when I tried play an MP3 CD had album covers JPEG files CD JPEG pictures shown & I could access MP3 files Access different file types implemented in a future firmware update. The formats supported DVD: I tried a large selection DVD-R/RW recordings did find any media was compatible with. I tested a poor quality Bulkpaq had read errors towards outer edge disc played faultless whereas had stuttered in other players. Playing a disc a bad error caused freeze although I was able eject disc insert another I could play another disc without switching power button off then should corrected in future firmware. playback sound video quality excellent although I a Hi Res TV quality picture was noticeably better a lot less flicker other players I put down Progressive Scan. Playback can fast forward reverse 48x speed turbo speed compared other players. play button doubles a pause button in pause mode picture can stepped forward a frame a time step button. There a zoom up 400% screen positioning done navigation buttons. Audio output excellent output volume can controlled remote. There digital optical coaxial output feeding digital audio amplifiers. One point niggles me menu play cannot selected number buttons play button one navigate required screen button then press enter button a normal menu just a press enter button sufficient start movie when movie starts on-screen play symbol remains in top right hand corner screen clear I press play button twice pause movie then restart done before pressing enter button clears starting movie. also apparent VCD movies auto run insertion play symbol remains screen until reset. VCD: I tried VCD's CD-R/RW media playback was smooth fast forward/reverse limited 8x speed SVCD: Playback was limited SVCD compliant movies play back MPEG 2 movies SVCD discs SVCD compliant even though movies played in other DVD players MPEG-4: DivX playback I tried DivX MPEG-4 & MPEG-5 movie clips playback was impressive I was disappointed did support DivX 3.11 there a lot movies around format. CD Audio: Playback CD audio discs CD CD-R/RW expected good MP3: Playback MP3 discs good play albums individual folders display track ID tag JPEG Photo Album: A disc JPEG images inserted player show a slide show screen configurable 5 secs upwards. A CD a total 12,000 jpg images inserted took 10 minutes read full disc before slide show could viewed. show could paused images zoomed up 400% panned navigation buttons images easily skipped back & forth chapter skip buttons. I tried a DVD had a mixture picture files a total 32,000 gave up appeared struggling read it. took 1/2 hour eject disc continually powering & off Conclusion Video Quality produced player one best I seen coupled excellent sound quality DivX playback makes a desirable player. player Region 2 only drive apparently a standard Toshiba SD-M1612 SD-M1712 can easily flashed in a PC RPC1 (Region Free) There a few minor bugs in operating firmware I am sure KISS sort out future firmware upgrades. upgrades in form a CD iso image once burnt CD just inserted in drive firmware automatically updated. Problems encountered my tests When a CD DVD large quantities JPEG files (17,000) inserted takes a long time 15+ min read disc player appears locked up disc cannot accessed ejected until read. Powering on/off continually pressing reject button unit takes 15 min so eject disc. A DVD-R 32,000 jpeg took over 1/2 hour eject. KISS aware implement a fix in future firmware update. large jpeg files seem skipped in slideshow mode can accessed direct menu work different file types disc although web site says can view graphics whilst playing MP3 audio I was possible DVD playback main menu cannot started play button only pressing enter button play start then play symbol displayed top right screen can only removed pressing play/pause button twice playback freezes due faulty media ejecting inserting any other media play until powered off back again problems I am sure sorted firmware updates serious detrimental pleasure unit gives excellent playback quality Firmware 2.5.3 due release New firmware release version 2.5.3 available Wednesday 18th December. new release contains a lot enhancements full Ogg Vorbis support. FAQ We ahave a FAQ player available here. Thanks Flash review.

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» Umax / Yamada DVD-2100

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Umax DVD (Also sold under Yamada Brand name) players achieved near cult status video buffs features -- much annoyance recording industry. Umax's entry level set-top player DVD-2100 Home DVD player /Photo System in my opinion lives up standard. First Impressions - Out box. Sleek tasteful classy words come mind when first look Umax DVD-2100. Although a budget DVD player looks feels an expensive Sony Pioneer DVD player costs twice much beauty. Setting Up & even get a Manual. In my time I reviewed a few DVD players most annoying thing budget DVD players lack manual Manual arrives in "Taiwanese English". manual arrived DVD player was well laid out plenty diagrams descriptions various features player. At Movies - Watching a DVD The picture was razor sharp crisp in fact was without a doubt better two other DVD players I reviewed DVD Recordable. I wont go tech spec DVD player refer bottom article that. Multimedia dexterity It goes without saying Umax plays movies recorded onto DVD-R flawlessly. feature impressed me was in addition Umax DVD-2100 offers good playback quality support a variety audio video CDs. I was pleasantly surprised find DVD-2100 supported MP3 audio discs burned C D-RW media. I seen C D-RW media confuse other set-top players playback. 2100 was able decode our constant variable bit rate MP3 files ease. Summary: As entry-level DVD player Umax DVD-2100 looks good in fact looks expensive proves a solid performer a good features wouldn't expect find in a DVD player in price range. A feature was important my girlfriend was she could view our collection Kodak Photo C Ds DVD Player. Bonus should keep her busy Christmas. looking a DVD player buy one. After reviewing I rate Dvd player higher other entry level players I reviewed site comparison reviews see below. I Rate Umax higher other two DVD players I reviewed below. Mustek V 520 Review Mustek V300 DVD Player Review. Low Points: I only had DVD player review I give back : ( Tech specs. Key Specifications: Dolby Digital / DTS Ready Kodak Picture C D compatible JPEG & WMA readable MP3 Compatible Selectable screen aspect ratio On Screen Display (OSD) Parental Lock Slow Motion Accessories: 47-key remote control scart cable user manual (English/German) DVD / DVD-R/DVD+R/ SVCD / CVD / VCD 2.0 / VCD 3.0 / MP3 / C  D / CD-R / CD-RW / DVCD 1 x Scart output Built-in dolby digital (AC-3) Decoder 5.1 Channel S-Video / RCA Output Component Video Output Coaxial Digital Audio Output Multiregion Capabilities. The DVD player I reviewed came multiregion straight out box. MEDIA compatibility: In My tests DVD-2100 was tested brands DVD-R playback was perfect brands tested. Bulkpaq Generation 1 Bulkpaq Generation 2 Bulkpaq Generation 3 (White Topped) Bulkpaq Generation 3 (Purple Topped) Datasafe Generation 3 White Top Datasafe Classic White Top (1 speed) Datasafe Classic Silver (2speed) E-Performance FWS FWS (2x speed) Traxdata White Label 2x White Label 1x Choice 1x Choice 2x In my tests DVD-2100 was tested brands CD-R playback was perfect brands tested. Bulkpaq Datasafe Traxdata White Label E-Performance Memorex Unbranded Precision Superior Arita Prodisc In my tests DVD-2100 was tested brands CD-RW playback was perfect brands tested. Datasafe Memorex

» Datasafe White DVD-R

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STeALtH Test Review disks now sent. I said earlier quite an important Test Review chaps/chapettes going decide Datasafe going launch a new disk in uk. test reviews favourable then will. full background Test Review a look this article. kind information Datasafe want Test Review follows: 1) Machine did burn disk 2) software did use 3) did playback 4) was impression disk 5) How think compares other disks market cdtplug Got my discs morning in a double dvd case marks damage disc. disc white silver writing a dark purple burning area very nice. I am going burn an image harry potter chamber secrets. i am a pioneer 104 1.33 firmware upgrade. i am ulead dvd workshop burn image. disc writing 1x. i try disc in a philips 622 a sony ps2 v3 an apex ad-1100wb a mustek dvd player. took 50 mins burn a 4.1 gig movie played back perfect above machines.will try next disc in my 105 later week. Bill Ben Two disks arrived today (Tues 19th) in a double DVD case disk white a dark purple writing surface free dust marks. up WinXP Pro AMD XP2000 1Gig DDR A04 1.33fw Lite-on 16x rom Prassi Primo DVD Burnt an ISO 'The Office' 1x just under 1hr. Disk rips fine smartripper decrypter ripping speed reached x12 lite-on. Disk plays flawlessly Pioneer DV-717 MessihaX X-Box running Evolution dashboard RegionX. I'm saving 2nd disk until I can change my 1.33 fw x2forall. jamesdc Got 2 DVD-R discs morning damage. only write 1x my Pioneer DVDR104 FW 1.32 got say going there MRP disappointing I currently buy 2x media 87p a disc never fail me wrote around 90 so far. I repeat myself I'm sure others agree I think should a 2x I personally rather write 2x an extra few pence a disk. I probably won't buy any I'll stick my trust worthy 2x aren't much expensive very reliable 2x. JamesDC Setup Selfbuilt P4 2.53 2Gb PC2100 2x200Gb ata133 HDU Pioneer DVR104 FW 1.32 Philips DVD+RW228 Nero 5.5.8.2 Mike.P® Pioneer 104 1.31 2xforall firmware. Disks arrived morning thanks. everything said packing etc. Burned a 4 film cartoon compilation kids was a tad over 4 gig in 27mins 12 secs latest Nero in my eyes means burned 2X. Playback was fine my Pioneer 444 plus a Wharfdale Scan machine/s I access to. Cannot really see any difference disc Datasafe Riteks I usually use (which best "cheap" disk I so far) though apart White top. Second disk burned also 2x played fine PS2. say thanks again disks...and free dvd case playful My disks arrived morning in good condition case. I seem unable burn x2 unlike my data-write disks. Burned a copy movie “Brotherhood wolf” two disks. Playback seems fine my top DVD player I watched entire film. I buy ………Maybe see good feedback before I move my Data-write disks. Bigpops Hardware used: Athlon 1.4Ghz PC WindowsXP. Pioneer DVR-104 dvd writer (with 1.31 2x4all firmware) Pioneer DV-340 Pioneer DV-444 Pioneer DV-350s Standalone DVD players. Sony Playstation 2 Software used: Stomp Recordnow MAX 4.10 DVD Decrypter 3.4.1.0 First Impressions: Got my discs morning. I'm happy say arrives damage free in a double DVD case. writing side looks just 'gen4 2x' Datasafe Riteks. There was glue blobs edges discs where two sections plastic glued together; nothing significant. Disc One: I had previously prepared a title 'Evolution' i burned disc 2x Stomp Recordnow MAX. disc took less thirty minutes burn. Playback was tested in my PS2 first. I skipped chapters until i reached sometimes troublesome last chapter. I watched chapter carefully skipping. I'm happy report there problems. Flawless playback was also achieved my standalone DVD players (see above models). Disc Two: time I took an image a ready ripped DVD-R (for speed really) DVD decrypter in ISO read mode. I burned image back disc DVD decrypter in ISO write mode 2x speed. Once again disc took less thirty minutes write playback was flawless three standalones PS2. Conclusion: Ritek discs far my favourite discs moment. Even original datasafe gold tops (also ritek) work great me burned 2x. disc goes right up there top my DVD-R compatibility list. Joint first Traxdata gen4 2x datasafe riteks. I prefer look matt silvertop discs it's performance counts. Stick Ritek Datasafe. You've right choice. peg My writer Pioneer 105 I Ulead DVD movie factory burn a home video 1x speed I played back a Sony DVP NS300 was pleasantly surprised results. DVD very fussy media likes worked a treat quality was excellent. I was a little bit disapointed only burnt 1x speed long I got Sony DVD player I buy disks. I test disks friends DVD players add post. I now "Backed up" my copy Commitments. I DVD Decrypter TMPGenc Sub rip DVD Maestro Nero. Everything worked should again I only had option burning 1x speed. finished Disk again played perfectly in my Sony DVD player. Overall I am very satisfied disks because there compatability my very fussy DVD player. I probably purchase disks reason. I now tried PS2 Cyberhome 528 Sony 735. play perfectly I rate disks quite highly. andmc athlon xp 1600 windows xp pioneer 104 fw 1.31 2x4all dvd maestro recordnow max sony 725 dvd player Got my discs morning Burnt a 4.3gig image star wars episode2 2x fist disc problems playback fast forwarding chapter search. Burnt a 4.3 image stng episodes other disc again problems. overall an excellent disc problems 2x price yellow tops i definately buy kelhaggagi 1) Machine did burn disk Pioneer 104 2) software did use Nero 3) did playback Pioneer 104 4) was impression disk Standard good any other I tried 5) How think compares other disks market problem burning disk backup data read problem. sidneysides Now I'm gonna get excited yet I've only burned 1 disc but.... Setup Athlon XP 2100 Win Xp Pioneer A03 Software - Gear DVD Pro Reader - Pioneer 105s DVD-Rom OK I've had trouble burning 2x my A03 2x4all even Ritek. seems though A04 better kind stuff. I always had trouble reading last part disc. I've just burned a load files (a full disc's worth) one puppies 2xand it's read back my hard drive in 13 minutes including files end. Now I'm sure I read somewhere a different type Ritek dye formulated specially. Well stick I've just changed an Athlon 1.2 an Athlon XP 2100 - dunno wiuld change anything. I hope I'm jumping gun here I hope I don't edit post too much when I've burned disc 2 Fingers crossed EDIT OK tried disc 2 - got an error lead in. happened non2x discs I tried write 2x. Oh well I wish I had ONE DISC Anyone know how combat Internal Target Failure etc lead in TheVaporTrail Oh yes mine arrived morning too I wont bore colour etc everyone else's discs except say arrived intact in good condition in a double case Packard Imedia system Pentium 4 1.8 Windows Xp recorder a Matshita Dvd-Ram Lf-D310 1x speed Software latest stable Nero software I test playback on: Pc- Samsung Cdrw-Dvd Sm 3083 Cyberlink Power Dvd Windows Media Player. Sony Playstation 2 my very fussy Standalone a Sony DVP NS300 Pugsy discs arrived morning in a lovely dual DVD case. Here my 'review' Discs where burnt my Pioneer A04 (firmware 1.33 Gradius '2x4all') Prassi PrimoDVD 2.0. DVD 1 - XBOX Game (Burnt 2X Speed) Burnt game Outlaw Golf (using standard x-box file sytem rather 128 8+3 Bridge Prassi one) game was only 1.1 gigs serious speed issues when recorded a DVDR other games. So much so I play original rather copy it's starting get a bit mankie. Anyway I digress burnt 2X a full verify. Recorded without a glitch in under 8 minutes. Unfortunately verification failed an error sector 513296 (out 585152) another 7 minutes. There blemishes apparent disc surface all. Played in my x-box booted times including resets ON/OFF cycles (20+) - there 4 failed recognise disc messages. Game loaded fairly fast...getting par original. only nagging concerns data verification failure few boot failures I guess was partially my fault burning 2X....but try things DVD 2 - DVD Film (Burnt 1X Speed) Burnt a film (total capacity 4.17 gig) 1X a full verify Recorded verified without a glitch. blemishes apparent disc surface all. I've fast-forwarded completely my Wharfedale M5 X-Box & fussy SCSI Pioneer 303S. DVD was quickly recognised played without any glitches - was perfect Overall I disc I was particularly impressed came in a dual DVD case (a really nice touch ) hence arrived in excellent condition a few specs dust brushed off real easy - scratches....yippee I'm taking verification failure xbox disc few boot failures a 2X writing problem may related 2x4all firmware I'm using. I definitely buy 1X media I'm willing pay 70p a disc moment offers currently around. Thanks Stealth letting me test thanks Datasafe too providing test samples lovely bonus dual DVD case. coppertop well frist ritek dye disc i so far best discs i xboxs pioneer 104 1.33 2xforall fw prassi primo 2.0 1st disc: xbox game colin mcrae rally 3 done 1x boots first time every time first disc dose in my xbox. hit reset get disc boot other discs i used. "bulkpaq fws white label choice" also loads faster any disc i in my xbox. so a good disc xbox pioneer 104 1.33 2xforall fw prassi primo 2.0 2nd disc: dvd video disc shrek done 1x plays in my xbox ok my ps2 ok my cyber home dvd palyer ok. skipping in any load fast well disc. my sam 709 dvd player played disc 5mins then started skip nothing new dose dvd r's put in so far. 70p 80p a disc well i think 70p a disk because other disk out ther ritek dye cheeper i pay bit datasafe name. long datasafe pack discs right so don't any marks i buy them. i keep a look out them. ss30 Got my disc's morning look Datasafe DVD-r's (apart white top) I anyway my writer a Pioneer 104 1.33 firmware. I did a backup GTA4: Vice City PS2 Burnt @ X1 Speed a DVD rip Ice Age Burnt @ X1 Speed disc's burnt Nero 5.9.9.17 GTA4 Played perfectly my V3 PS2 Messiah chip fitted DVD rip play fine my Sony 325 DVD player also my PS2. So in every thing was fine I said looked (apart white top) other disc's I allready earlier posts seem think same. eclipse recieved disks in mint condition morning. i backups "A BRONX TALE & BAD BOYS" test setup: AMD XP 1900+ 512 DDR RAM 80GB WD CAVIAR PANASONIC LFD-311SC (FIRMWARE - A126) PANSONIC DVD-ROM GEFORCE 4 4600 SOFTWARE: PRASSI PRIMO PLAYBACK SAMSUNG P-200 DVD PLAYER. impression: rips fine dvd decrypter. good disk. i am new dvd burning so i cannot really compare other disks. mikey999 Discs just arrived dual dvd box nice looking dvds white tops up : Win XP pro P111 1 gig 512 SD RAM 40 gig HDD Pioneer 104 1.33 firmware Software: Nero 5.99 Tried first disk x2 good got 1% failed 2nd disk x1 burning MP3 data seems fine tried my PC laptop probs TweeTeee Got morning dvd case deep purple surface bought a tear joy ok I am going wait before since I a A05 due arrival in next day two. way I get test burn x2 shipped firmware (somin a little different teh usual posts). Cheers MediaForums Datasafe oppurtunity test these. Cal_G_UK Got my disks in morning everyone else thanks. P3 600 384 meg RAM 80 gig Maxtor 7200 rpm HDD Pioneer 104 1.33 firmware first disk burn a backup retail GTA Vice City burned verified perfect 2x plays fine in my V5 PS2 solder mod swap magic disks. Second was a backup movie American History X (my own CCE encode) disk full brim so give a god indication disks quality outer edges burned fine 1x gave an error when verifying. disks burned Prassi Primo DVD software i always use everything days treats me well makes a very compatible DVD. American History X was tried PS2 an APEX 1100WB ALBA 114 an xbox played back perfectly although maybee worth noting non my machines fussy. impressed writing error 1x honest maybee a bad disk 2x burned disk worked fine. I buy disks around 87p i had 100% success Datasafe Ritek also 87p i also prefer top surface Datasafe Ritek looks professional protective white top. zhussan 1) Machine did burn disk Pioneer 104 2) software did use Prassi Primo DVD 3) did playback Pioneer DV-656a (Stand Alone) 4) was impression disk Standard good any other I tried 5) How think compares other disks market problem burning disk backup a PS2 game (TimeSplitter2) backed up movie (RatRace). boggle got my discs today burnt Matshita Dvd-Ram Lf-D310 1x speed an intel 1.8 computer. I copied Kingdom Hearts Ps2 a Carry dvd worked perfectly problems all. seem good datasafe classics one my favs. definately buy when go sale price right GarethH 1) Machine did burn disk Intel Pentium 4 2.53GHz 512 DDR333 RAM 120Gb Western Digital SE HD Pioneer 104 DVD-Writer 2) software did use Prassi PrimoDVD @ 1x 3) did playback Playstation 2 V4 Pioneer 747A DVD Player Toshiba 100E 4) was impression disk quality disc maintained throughout other batches i'd definitly getting these. I burned 1 PS2 backup 1 DVD-Video Movie. discs played flawless. 5) How think compares other disks market Well i previously tested Datawrite discs i was pleased first wasn't until i went tested PS2 games where i came up a problem. Okay so Datawrites fine DVD-Video Movies PS2 games refused load constantly crashed. my PS2 backup played perfectly fine. I'm extremly pleased disc Dash Got 2 disks today so got tested straight away. Machine: AMD XP1700+ 512 DDR Win 2000 Pro Pioneer 104 (firmware 1.33) LiteOn 16x DVD Software Used: Nero Burning 5.5.9.1.7 (latest version) Tested On: PS2 - GTA Vice City ** WORKED GREAT ** XBox - Multiple Games Disk ** WORKED GREAT ** Only down side I disks did want go 2x Nero perhaps I should tried Prassi (though struck it). disk was decent enough quality & did exactly I wanted so am happy go Datawrite Classic's first choice (as go 2x Nero). in price right I'd try them. kopyo Got my discs yesterday morning a good disc problems burning 2x under nero only burn 1x under ulead dvd movie factory. may just fact I haven't patched latest dvd burning patch yet. Playback was smooth stand-alone player consider buying disks because my player notoriously incompatible disks. chunkmonk2000 My dvd-burner Pioneer 104 1.31 firmware. Burnt movies discs @ 1 x. played my Mustek 720 my LG 4750. Dont know PS2 i try later. Seems a quality disc me. samv got my dvds today 20-11-02 i burnt a movie 1X disk juggler fly every thing went great movie works fine then i burnt a movie 2X disc juggler fly works great liteon dvd reader pioneer 104 windows 2000 1900 chip 256 mem marks out 10 10 out 10 gsic Recieved my discs today 1. Athlon 1.25ghz 512mb SDRAM R9700 Pro IBM 40gb HD Pioneer 104 1.33 hacked f/w 2. I recordnow Max v4.50. I imaged my movie Lord Rings HD then burnt 2x 3. I a standalone Pioneer DV530 playback. played back perfectly jumping freezing stuttering etc 4. Very impressed disc indeed. 5. I think disc well against other so called leading disc ie White Label I nothing problems gen4 discs So far very impressed discs i'll burn 2nd disc later tonight see how comes out. discs out market cheaper similary priced Datawrite discs then I could swayed purchase new discs instead. sclen discs arrived today in very good condition Burnt discs results very good comparable other Datasafe Classic DVD-R discs Equipment follows: Recorder- Pioneer A104 Burned Prassi Primo (x1 speed) Played Pioneer DV55 fishcake recieved 2 discs today (19th november) inspection they're a nice dark purple colour. test gear pioneer a03 f/w 1.68 playstation 2 v4 messiah installed prassi primo dvd 2.0 so far i've burnt gta vice city took just under an hour burn plays perfectly. i'm gonna burn a dvd movie when i get chance test my ps2 plus a couple m8's dvd players. i admit i've lost a lot faith in datasafe cos they've changed discs a lot in past few months white topped gen 3's worked great i've able get any classic discs later batches white top gen 3 work so don't mess discs BLASTER my system details pioneer a04 1.20 2x4all hacked firmware reader liteon 16x first disk burnt 2x prassi put scooby doo film burnt without error marks blemishs disk played without any problem in naiko dvd player/mustek 300 dvd player/ ps2 / jumps skips. second disk burnt lord rings xbox again burnt without error marks blemishs disk played straight in xbox xecuter chip fitted game intro skipped skips media ive tried so sure game problem rip problem likes.......nice dark purple colour/ nice fuss white top / good burning results/ good compatability dilikes.......disks look too similar cdr blanks liked a nice dvd logo 9.5/10 dependant cost around 60-70pence mark i buy instead my favourite white label gen 3 (cost 61p) Welsh Firstly thanks disks (and nice case)…results posted below: I say I am very impressed disks. Arrived morning packaged nicely in a double DVD case in mint condition – absolutely damage disk case itself. Looking disk very similar old datasafe gen3 disks dye very consistent underside strangely reassuring a real look quality disk. I decided one disks burn an Xbox game wanted something fill game. I chose use Shenmue 2 a 4.33GB game stretch capacity disk far I could. burn game I Stomp Recordnow max v4.10 recognised disk immediately informed me burn 2X speed. game flew taking just under 28 minutes start finish IIRC Stomp reported problems. Hardware was a P4 (running @ 3Ghz) a Pioneer A04 via WindowsXP pro. Testing game in my Xbox yielded equally impressive results. box fitted an eXecuter mod chip recognised disk first time booted flawlessly. Load times consistently fast playback was smooth unhindered. Every time I booted game since burning it worked without a single problems so I really cannot complain quality disk. second disk I a copy a DVD movie. I decided back up 51st state (brilliant film haven’t seen it) again filled disk capacity. hardware burn disk results – flawless playback performance skipping glitches. Worked my Sony 735 standalone DVD player my Proline crappy DVD player (this thing real troubles a lot disks!) also my Xbox so another big thumbs up me value money well price does turn out 70p around mark then certainly worth it. I think equal less datasafe classic disks IMO two disks par moment I certainly wouldn’t hesitate switch disk back my brief tests so yes – certainly worth cash. Gazanimal Burnt 1 film 4.2gig. Burnt one PS2 game 3.4gig burned an A04.Firmware = 1.31 RPC1 2x4all (hacked firmware) Record Max Now burn with. On-the-fly copying a Lite-On 16x dvd-rom. Played Acoustic Solution 551 standalone dvd player & PS2. Burnt 2x errors & seemed ok. Standalone player played film fine did PS2. PS2 game had a slight hiccup part intro rest played fine. Over nice looking disk I ask why Datasafe won`t bring a new dvd-r onto market when they`ve already got most perfect disk in Datasafe/Datawrite Classic 2x. Even don`t release a new dvd-r then I hope don`t piss my beloved Datawrite`s. price lower Datawrite 2x then I might consider a bit they`ll good & very competitively priced draw me away my Datawrites`. TheUltimateTester dvd-r's came morning in a double sided dvd disc case reassured u quality. Discs in perfect condition. I already had a few things needed burning so i thought i push dvd-r's limit. I Nero burn did indicate could burn 2x i usually dont take risk quality better 1X. I burnt 2 Ps2 backups 1x my pioneer 104. burnt in under 50 mins near full 4.5 gb. movies usually skip when played ps2 had problems. i told up market 70 odd pennies i think in comparison rest market id fairly priced. quality up best i definately buy compare gen3 released market. cuchulan Received my discs yesterday.Both in immaculate condition. Athlon 2000 Windows XP home (NTFS) Pioneer 104 Prassi Primo Thought id try burning a multi movie DVD-R Min Max speed 2 c how speeds compared movie was just over 4.4GB Burning min speed took just under 57 mins. Played fine PC cyberhome ADL 528 standalone loaded quickly X-Box. tried my sons PS2 he's part x'd 4 a game cube( - i cant believe !) Tried burning movie max settings (showed 2X) Started initiallising disc then reported error aborted(knacked disc) Was a bit pi**ed off forgot 2 write error code down Quite pleased ease good burnt disc was recognised in my standalone X-box. proof pudding me PS2 compatability seemed 2 b weakest link in our (previous)setup. I'd consider disc price was right happy my Datasafe Classics mo Wint Got say I agree others discs came in mint condition unlike previous test-discs I've tried (not complaining free) also in a useable case. look much the Datasafe Gen3 discs I use alot very compatible standalones. Wrote a Pioneer A04 only 1x I was expecting 2x too much a problem. Nero 5.5.8.2. Plays first time a Sony DAVS800 standalone yet watched film fully (Pearl Harbor R2) initial impression good. I said I Datasafe discs plain white look probably purchase right price. Was disappointed only wrote 1x. Compare favourably other 1x discs market. sayitpunk Arrived Tuesday 19th November. Packageing/condition immaculate. Pioneer 104 firmware 1.20 multi region Software Nero 1x Athalon 2000XP WinXP 256Mb Burnt an ISO image a disk a backup a movie CCEing burn OK nothing report. disks play fine my Pioneer 626 Sony 860 way end disk. I currently mainly use Datasafe disks appear first test good any I tried so Yes I buy disks once available. pant57 pioneer ao3 firmware 1.90 record now max recieved disks today plain white top a good looking disk disk 1 burnt an image gta vice city 1 speed played back in my v5 ps2 faultlessly loaded up fast i say im impressed disk 2 burnt lord rings again 1 speed result first disk,fast loading times skipping in my opinion around 70p a disk value money Moebius Celeron525 Pioneer a04 Win2k Pro Disc 1 Burnt Smackdown shut mouth disc looked fine blisters very clean. Tested a Pal v5 Ps2 Messiah boots everytime movies play smooth. Disc 2 Burnt Scooby Doo disc was before very good. Tested ps2 a Sanyo DVD 7201. played movie great skipping top quality. overall seem a good disc compared others ive had great. Going grab a few. sp4m Pioneer 104 firmware 1.31 2x4all Stomp 4.1 Discs arrived today packaged in a nice dual DVD case blemishes very little dust. million miles state yellowtops last month ;op Burned video first disc @ 2x 4.3 gig played back perfectly Sony 335 Pioneer 454 PS2 Xbox. Second disc got PS2 iso treatment booted up quickly skipping aparent problems (just other Datasafe riteks i used) white tops gonna cheaper we ask Thought was a "new" disk writing surface but.... old reliable Ritek dye. Another good disc Datasafe notable being exactly other datasafe riteks nothing else. da_ging first thing first nicely packaged now Burned disks a pioneer 104 firmware 1.32 max allowed 1X speed Burnt disks Nero 5.5.8.3 Disk 1 - Mission impossible 2 4.4GB burned problems unable test in standalone dvd players i didnt get vts works in my pioneer 104 writer 106 reader problems skipping stuttering Disk 2 - Peter pan 4GB again problems burning works in pioneer 104 106 pc drives works in my sony davs300 standalone olds pacific standalone quick disk access chapters ff problems report i think disk looks ok writes ok reads ok i hate wait an hour a full disk written apart seems a good solid disk 1 in an overcrowded market when 2X now even 4X dvd's people rogueingreen Disks arrived in a nice double dvd box (5 stars ) i burnt a movie one disk haven't had reason burn other yet one i i am impressed disk played judder stops jumps. a nice clean picture throughout. equpment .. AMD 1700 xp running win 2k burnt an a104. standalone a Dansai 820 sbunts got dvd's today one data one a move execlent my pc a amd 1700xp 128 meg ram pioneer 104 lite-on dvd reader 1 data 1 movie tested fine evade_uk Received mine Wed 20th Nov in a clear double DVD case. So arrived in perfect condition. First impression because disk a very dark dye side surface may lend itself console use. Much verbatims TDK in early years CDr also very good datatsafe blue dye CDr. me ultimate test recording films DVD. 1. Machine: Athlon 2000xp 256DDR (2700 speed) 80gb 100udma HD Voodoo 3500 Pioneer DVR-104 (firmware 1.20) 2. Software used: Disk 1 – Burned Monsters Inc (4500mb) Nero (version 5.9.9.9). sure disk supposed capable 2 speed writing my firmware only allowed 1x speed writing (big disappointment that). So disk took just under 1 hour burn. Disk 2 – Burned a 007 multi disk (3600mb) Prassi (last version released). Again I could only write 1x speed so disk took 45 mins burn. 3. Playback Dansai 852 Pioneer DVDr-104 LG 3200 Xbox Well can I say Bloody marvellous every single machine dvdr played flawlessly chapter pickup instant best I seen yet. My only down point initial seek time when dvdr introduced machine takes longer other dvdr. 4. Impression disk Well most important far I'm concerned dvdr was perfectly flat. I had a great disk perfectly flat lead playback problems latter disk. Also nice dark dye means lower quality lasers (console bottom end players) can pick up easier others. top disk good branded cluttered markings good. Also makes a good writing surface too. 5. Well disk does seem up a step right direction far dye composition flatness uncluttered good top surface goes. My only problem only write 1x speed. may well I just need upgrade my firmware (which I'm reluctant do) may disk only 1x speed. it's latter a big mistake people want faster burning disks. does show an improvement above other disks I tried first disk I worked without any skipping my players. In conclusion disk seems very good there a way get write 2x speed I'll definitely buying more. Blade X2 Discs just arrived Well presented trial purposes.. coming in DVD Case.. (Nice Touch). 1) Sony DRU-500a/Pioneer DVD-Rom 106s/2200+AMD/Windows 2k SP3. 2) Recordnow software supplied drive V4.5 3) Played back X-Box 4) Think a nice fresh "plain" design... just hope bring out an inkjet printable one. 5) Very Good I upgraded firmware drive yet... until "needed".. There a lot complaints concerning media Sony regarding compatability... i can say x2 media discs i backed up standard method.. played back faultlessly media. omohat Discs arrived yesterday. Wasn't impressed packaging only had case opened slightly in transit matters worse bits supposed hold discs securely had broken. a result discs loose in case one had started come out. Luckily neither disc had any scratches writing surface. Hardware used: 1Ghz Athlon 1Gb SDRAM Pioneer DVR-104 w/1.32 firmware Software: WinXP Pro Nero 5.5.9.17 Tested on: Pioneer DVD-103 Pioneer NS-DV55 Disc One: I was in middle trying backup Matrix when discs arrived so i burnt one my efforts first disc 1x. disc played in in my DV-55 player DVD-103 drive straight away i wasnt able skip chapters multiangle scenes feezing. almost definately due mistakes i in backing up rather then any problems disks. Disc Two: disc 2 i an ISO backup 10 Things I Hate (single-layer R1 disc) also 1x. went off without a hitch. Played perfectly i was able skip chapters. Also skipping artifacting end film was good considering i virtually whole disc (4.34Gb) Conclusions: Overall i was much happier Datasafe Classics i tried before (too much artifacting end movie discs). When my current batch discs run out i definately consider price right although i want testing a batch 10 before i'd rush out buy 50 100. pjclark1 got mine morning thanks (nice box) Pioneer dvr 104 fw 2x4all v1.31 Nero v5.5.9.14 Burnt 4.2 gig Divx movies a data disks 2x Burn took 27 mins each(approx) problems. tested in Liteon 163 Liteon (jlms) 165 files copied back HD errors slowdowns in reading Stepping films very fast DVD-r recognised very fast. Another really good disk datasafe I only seem Datasafe branded media now. DVD-RW brilliant Silvertop 2x also very good. new disks cheaper Silvertop I StormUK Hardware used: Athlon XP 1900+ PC 1.5GB Ram Windows2k. Pioneer DVR-104 dvd writer (with 1.33 pioneer std firmware) Smart 2000 Standalone DVD player. Sony Playstation 2 Software used: Prassi Primo DVD First Impressions: DVD-R`s arrived promply in perfect condition. Very Impressed writing surface DVD-R`s dark purple in colour. Nice I deep purple DVD-R`s usually produce best results in my PS2. Disc One: I recorded Only Fools Horses first disc. Perfectly recorded 1X played flawlessly in stand alone player also PS2. Luuvly Jubbly. Disc Two: I backed up GTA 3 PS2. Copied perfect 1X played superbly in my PS2 skipping swift loading. Conclusion: A first class looking product I certainly purchase use again. redoxo burning I pioneer 103. Software Nero Tested Pioneer 525 multi-region Pioneer 636 multi-region. I liked purple white colours very impressed reproduction steve_dc Received 2 discs in perfect condition in dual DVD case. Ripped burned authored Star Wars 2 Kiss Dragon - x1. 1) Machine did burn disk Pioneer A04 2) software did use SmartRipper SpruceUp RecordNow Max 3) did playback PS2 Acoustic Solutions 551 4) was impression disk Recording surface looks exactly the Datasafe Ritek discs I am currently using. dark purple dye looks impressive. I prefer silver suface Datasafe Ritek discs - plain cream surface looks a bit cheap 5) How think compares other disks market I had a lot compatibility problems Datasafe Classic silver top discs so moved over Datasafe Ritek discs. discs played back flawlessly - the Datasafe Ritek discs. load up quickly had freezing playback all. I purchase discs only a price below 70p Anil00 Got mine morning burnt 1x my A03 RecordNow Max 1st disc burnt was a PS2 backup Timesplitters 2 PAL took just over an hour burn. Worked fune skipping in my ps2. 2nd disc burnt was an image Blackhawk Down again took just over an hour burn. Played flawlessly my ps2. Overall opinion disc seems very compatible ps2s. dye seems Ritek dye. I probably consider buying in future taity 1) Machine did burn disk athlon 1333 512 meg sd ram running xp pioneer a03 firmware 1.9 2) software did use nero 3) did playback sony dvpq1 4) was impression disk ok only took 50 mins complete backed up a film i had played fine freezing skipping 5) How think compares other disks market bad prefer datasafe classic 2x due speed playback Kameeleon Two DVD disks arrived Tuesday morning 19th November. Disks well packed in excellent condition. yesterday burning a copy Grease one Spiderman. problems although only burn 1 times was a little disappointing. disks played problem my Sanyo DVD 7201 also my daughters Cyberhome DH 402. My system burning DVD's was 1 Pentium 4 1.4Ghz 2 Pioneer 104 DVD writer 3 Nero 55914 software. My overall impression disks was performed should problems although burning 2 times prefferable. most things I think boil down final cost disks. I Bulkpaq gen. 4 2 speed an excellent buy 80p so test DVD's come in quite a bit cheaper before I switch. windle DISC 1 1) Machine did burn disk Pioneer 104 Athlon 1800+ cpu 512 DDR ram 2) software did use NERO @ 1x 3) did playback Logix 3000 ALBA 109 LECSON 900 4) was impression disk Disk looked good. Nice dark dye solid feel. Put a movie disk played back flawlessly in players chapter skips original. 5) How think compares other disks market tried second disk @2x RecordNow software identical results above. Except course only took 30 mins write. griff Received disks Tuesday; in perfect condition because rather nice DVD jewel case. disks seem a quality look feel may my imagination seem a little heavier standard budget DVD-R dark purple dye reminds me Datasafe Gold. Disk 1: Hardware: Athlon 1.4 1/2 Gig DDR 40Gig HD Lacie external USB2 DVD-writer (which uses a Pioneer 104 shipped firmware) OS: Windows XP Pro (no service pack) Software: Nero 5.5.9.14 I'd just finished transcoding a whole load Popstars Rivals dumped onto HD via a nova-t digi tv card so I thought I'd use first disk in a 1x burn one one ePros (which my absolute favourites DVD video). Surprisingly wasnt close I thought. my Pioneer 717 eProse easily better giving a vibrant presentation. Disk 2: Hardware: Dual Athlon MP 2000 1 Gig DDR RAM 2x 120 GB 7200RPM IDE HD + 16GB SCSI wide 7200RPM HD Pioneer 103 firmware version 1.90 OS: Windows 2000 (service pack 3) Software: Nero 5.5.9.14 Copied a backup "What's worst could happen" ~4.3 Gig 1x (Nero only returned 1x option hardware/firmware/disk combo). Played back flawlwesly Pioneer 717- although I didn't watch movie - returned a performance nearer ePro's; although ePros seem better higher bitrate vids. I'll try disks in my playstation 2 a variety other players when I get time. Compatibility wise I'd say much the ePro's ePros faithful DVD-video playback only 75p each. I'd liked a 2x burn I'm upgrading my 104's firmware 'till I absolutely tubbylad discs arrived in double dvd case in perfect condition burnt recordnow max 4.0 in a 104 movie predator played back in logix 3000 ps2 messiah chipped disc played perfectly in machines nice looking disc nice dark dye second disc was a data disc 4gb mp3's seem fine compared 1x discs i use top quality buying Whirly Got disks morning in a double dvd case. Burnt 1 disk SVCD DVD another data. Haven't had time test SVCD disk a standalone yet I update my post when I do. 1) Machine did burn disk Pioneer 104 firmware 1.32 2) software did use Nero 5.5.9.17 3) did playback Data & SVCD - drive passed verify test problem. SVCD - I *will* try a Bush 2008 when I get time update group results then. 4) was impression disk Seemed good quality nice plain white top was good labelling writing surface was clean defect free. 5) How think compares other disks market Good I prefer datawrite classics burn 2x 1.32 firmware. jeaddan got mine other day in excellent condition compared other types ive received burned tonight my pioneer 103 prassi software. probs played movie back dansai standalone ps2 without any glitches. My impression disc good price right i buy sharpy_UK DVD writer: Pioneer 104 FW 1.31 2x all. DVD players: Daewoo DVG-6000D/Sony V4 PS2 Neo 4. Software: Stomp RecordNow Max. Disk 1. Wrote a movie i had previously prepared (3.1GB) 2x Stomp took 22mins. I watched whole film start finish above Daewoo DVD player was perfect problems excellent. Disk 2. Wrote a PS2 game global image Stomp(3.9GB). I cautiously burned disk 1x my PS2 very fussy only ever worked Verbatim FWS Gen 2. game played perfectly fmv intro was nice smooth. Conclusion. I am very impressed disks mainly because work fine in my PS2 does Datawrite 2x. I certainly buy when released. Great disk. 9/10. henno Discs received thanks concerned in distribution process. discs packed in double Dvd case. discs dust scratch free in excellent condition apparent surface defects. Writer: Pioneer A104 F/W: 1.32 Software: Prassi Primo DVD Spruce up Burned films discs 1x errors reported. films read very well in my toshiba sd210e standalone fairly fussy pioneer drive 'speckles' 're-reading'. My impression good discs compare favourably other discs market I certainly consider buying price was right c.grex Got discs: 1) Machine did burn disk Pioneer 104 fw 1.32 4xall @ 2 speed. I did two copies Peter kays pheonix nights 2) software did use Stomp 4.5 3) did playback Dansai 1010 Xbox 4) was impression disk Looks ok intrested in price being right played fine in DVD player xbox use again price right. 5) How think compares other disks market Seems best disc I come across out spending loads money. just hope price righ taxan got 2 disks morning burnt 2 films played in ps2 mustek 300 dvd player without glitch ive got a pioneer a 04 disks burnt 1x nero 5.9.9.9 nice colour dye nice fuss white top just hope i dont get mixed up my cdrs look buy less 60p Markj Got mine today great packaging disks in mint condition. Nero 5.9 burn Spiderman dvd rip without a problem Pioneer A03. Played my players Technika 212 Philips DVDR 880 (+RW machine) pacific 212. price competative I hesitate use again q2uantum Ok here goes... received disks veryone else said perfect condition Hardware A03 in a CEL 766 machine.. Software Windows XP Service Pack 1 Nero 5.5.9.9 Decided burn a backup copy SHREK region 2 (PAL) my HD... disk only burn 1x doesnt bother me speed isnt an essence me... disk burnt in 57mins so definately only 1x tried disk in my Thompson TV/DVD very fussy disks a couple minutes spinning up down movie started played way without jumping skipping.. I try second disk we'end I work I post results back then... Right 2nd DVD tested Stuart Little DVDr software hardware listed above also tried in a PS2 I got problem spinning up down in thompson TV/DVD (seems okay when disks I use a very very very dark purple dye) played perfectly in PS2.. I buy disks my normal disks out stock.. passion4plex discs arrived in A1 condition a very good start Disc 1: Did disc disc copy E.T. DVD-R duplicator Wytron DVD2000 controller. Source destination drives Pioneer A04 official 1.31 firmware. Burned 2X (took 28 minutes 4.1GB). Plays back perfectly Technika (Dansai clone) Panasonic DMRE20 Panasonic DMRHS2 Sony DVPS725D & DVD-ROM drives. Disc 2: Did a disc disc copy PS2 disc 'End Game' Pioneer DVD-106 DVD-ROM source a Sony DRU500A writer (firmware 1.0d) destination Record Now Max 4.5 software. Unfortunately Sony only allow writing discs 1X. disc loaded reasonably quickly played faultlessly my V5 Messiahed PS2. Conclusion: discs comparable silver-top Ritek dye Datawrites Unbranded Ritek dye white-tops. appears whatever disc use it's Ritek Gen3 dye it's speaks itself - excellent rorrism Two disks turned up (with 97p owing due insufficient postage) in A1 condition sending disks out in DVD cases a definate bonus. I burnt a DVD-5 video original was ~4.0gb a 4.3gb data DVD. Being brave (or stupid) I decided I burn first (the video) 2x see how I got there. I was surprised when disk played in everything (apart my PS2 I was broken power unit) glitches all. I classics quite reliable 2x I troubles. data disk showed pretty much attributes DVDspeed check confirmed a straight line when tested A04 liteon. info. Lite-on in a firewire external enclosure don't any difference. 1) Machine did burn disk Pioneer A04 Firmware - 1.31 Gradius 2x4 2) software did use DVD Decrypter Prassi Primo DVD 3) did playback Onkyo DRS-2.0 Sony something other stand alone A04 + liteon 12x DVD-ROM DVD Speed 4) was impression disk Contrary most other people seem saying I actually look disks. I am a plain top a bit branding so can tell disk which. 5) How think compares other disks market I can honestly say good any other disk I used. I had a problem any media (there's a curse!). I possibly buy disks disks I usually use weren't in stock cheaper. trevorb I recieved review discs 1st was back up a classic Laurel Hardy DVD straight copy 2nd backup my MP3 collection. worked well. written an Imac pionneer dvd writer toast writing software read a pc Samsung DVD rom. played back a Pionneer dvd player 454 dansai 1010. was my first real use dvd writer months old now I an unbranded re-writeable times problem. Very happy results kungfu Ok I CPU - Amd800Duron DVDRW - RICOH MP5120A-DP 2.4RW speed RAM - 768Meg Software - MyDVD Files Converted 3 files Avi MPG DVD format version PAL aprox size 3.6Gig file1 - Startup sequence 64Meg file2 - First Episode Quantum Leap appox 1.6Gig File3 - Third Episode Quantum Leap approx 1.6 Gig Cant tell Write Speed writing now... Disks failed begining write due incompatible dvd... I am now looking getting another drive sony DUr500A retest above DVDwriter test 3 DVD drives Bush Sony Also PC & Play station mheman Nice discs came in a DVD case. Burnt a 2 disk movie disks - First disk Pioneer A03 (win 2K P3 500) 1X speed Second disk pioneer A04 (win 2k P4 2Gh) 2X speed - problems disks Movie played back fine DVD players Sony DVP700NS Dansai 952 ALBA DVD 103 IBM THINKPAD A30 COMPAQ ARMADA 110 I buy disks a good quality seem compatible a variety hardware. gavnpt Received Discs Monday (sorry delay) Top marks datasafe packed properly time up 1. Cele 1Ghz 256 Ram 80 Gb 7200 Hdd Pioneer DVD-103 1.8 MR Burned Disc 1 1 speed ISO backup Goldmember (3.6 Gb). Burned Disc 2 1 speed 4.28Gb Another Teen Movie test Acoustic Sols 521 PS2 v4 (unchipped) Grundig GDV330 Played problems so ever disks burned Nero 5.5.9.17 Upside: Good looking disc compatible my players. Fast skips chapters. Downside: Only single speed media Datasafe/Datawrite classic still number one me had a 4 speed well different. price right I certainly consider buying. disc could well. thanks Datasafe forum letting me take part. Keep up good work. swinbank received discs today well actually had go sorting office pay 97p post findings later today discs arrived in excellent condition was pleased see beautiful deep purple dye. We currently use datasafe ritek so hoped work equally well do. pioneer 104 1.31 firmware prassi v2.0. first disc burned a copy Road Kill movie 2x speed. played perfectly our Alba 113 Daewoo DVG6000D. Chapters skipped quickly quietly. second disc burned a copy Ty tasmanian tiger 2x speed also. plays perfectly our messiah chipped V5 ps2. Loads quickly quietly. Overall a good disc the ritek disc currently produce. We look original riteks top better. Datasafe mess around ritek currently sale. Lets another Gen 3/classic changing dye saga. We put disc a level datasafe ritek swap unless price was significantly cheaper. Servo Pent 4 2 gig Pioneer 104 Prassi Testing in.... dansai 1010 dansai 852 scan 2000 Xbox I've got a backup movie waiting burn onto one disks Spruce up reports 4.21 gig. I also one xbox game ready waiting I edit post when burn't First I liked colour dye Dark purple. Disk 1 Burn't movie chapters @ 1x tried above machines worked 100% I moved last chapter watched last few seconds was perfect even xbox. Disk 2 Tried a rather short Xbox game @ 2x booted first time tried a 5-6 times worked 100%.... I always buy budget media moment I'm datasafe yellow I bought 63p work great disks priced near the yellow then I buy them. Fat Man Hackett I got my discs today (they cost me 97p post office that's a small price pay!). I've only burnt one so far I'm impressed. I burnt a DVD movie a non-FW upgraded Pioneer 104 latest release Nero. burnt x1 speed took 54 minutes. I tested disc 104 played fine. I then pkayed my Wharfedale 750S disc played perfectly I had problems discs oand 750S disc was wicked. pixellating jerkiness BuNNi3 discs arrived wed 20th nov. white top purple bottom. burnt 2 movies them. one @ x1 1 @ x2 a pioneer 104 nero. movies burnt hitches played fine in a phillips dvd 723. price nice discs. andybee98 2 Discs arrived yesterday in a plastic case. DVDs in good condition white top purple bottoms. Burnt one a movie 1x pioneer 104 played perfectly sony dvd dvpns305 player other disc i burnt normal data storage reads perfect pioneer 104. Thx letting me participate in .