Avoid buying Verbatims made in India. (Verbatim DVD-R 4.7 GB 8x)

Member Name: shuttlex

Product:	Verbatim DVD-R 4.7 GB 8x
Date:	18/08/09 (84 review reads)
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Advantages: Generally a reliable disc compared to the competition

Disadvantages: Same discs can come from different factories offering substandard quality

Generally around the world there are only a few DVD-R factories however there are all sorts of major brands simply using the same disc with a different label on it. It is widely agreed that the most durable and reliable discs are manufactured in a factor in Japan by Taiyo Yuden. Unfortunately outside Japan such discs are more difficult to find and there is no clear labelling which brings me to the focus of this review, Verbatim DVD-R's. Verbatim's reputation is generally good however, Verbatim distribute the same product code of discs yet manufactured at different factories around the world: India, Taiwan and Japan. Indian Verbatim discs are thought to be substandard since it offers less reliable burns therefore a disc to be avoided. The "Made in Taiwan" discs aren't too bad. However "Made in Japan" are the Verbatim discs everyone should be buying. I have two of the same Verbatim 50 x DVD-R branded tub, one "Made in Taiwan" and one "Made in Japan". The "Made in Japan" discs are clearly superior. The discs have a slightly better finish and more reliable for burning data.

Summary: Check where they are manufactured before buying

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