GQ double layer and dual layer media at Fry's Electronics - Club CDFreaks

*Wesociety* · 23-12-2005

Has anyone purchased GQ double layer or dual layer media at Fry's Electronics / outpost.com?
I'm really curious to find out the MID's.

GQ has generally been crap quality discs, so I won't waste my money on finding out.

*_chef_* · 24-12-2005

Well said.

Probably one forum user will buy them anyway and waste money - then we will know what they are...

Happy Christmas!

kenster2001 · 24-12-2005

Fry's idea of great quality isn't limited to their optical disks.

*koolaidwa* · 24-12-2005

people, frys gq brand is just rebagded stuff, a lot of brands now a days arnt made by the brand, remeber that (was reffering to the other gq stuff then there disks

*tehGrue* · 24-12-2005

Of course, but they usually choose from many different horrible things to rebadge.

DevHead · 07-01-2006

I may be your guinea pig (if the price isn't too high).

DevHead · 12-01-2006

Sorry, no guinea pig here--price too high to consider buying.

*HenryNettles* · 12-01-2006

I bought some of their single layers discs on sale last weekend for $4.25 for a spindle of 25. The 8x DVD+R id'ed as "SONYD11" and the 8x DVD-R id'ed as "MCC02RG20". I didn't touch the DL though.

lordsmurf · 12-01-2006

GQ is probably all fake media. GQ has been fakes for many months now.

scoobiedoobie · 12-01-2006

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Originally Posted by lordsmurf

GQ is probably all fake media. GQ has been fakes for many months now.

They've used Optodisc and Prodisc I think, but the rest of it from what I've heard is either cheap chinese media or faked media (probably in reality the same media as the Chinese media with fake media codes, nothing more). The 'Sony' and 'MCC' is fake I'm sure, if you can somehow manage to get the Optodisc or Prodisc you'll at least get average media.

It would be interesting to know what they are using for DL media, I would assume it is Ritek as there isn't that much DL media out there and Ritek is the cheapest of them (that I'm aware of).

scarfaceal · 12-01-2006

Here's a scan of a GQ with fake MCC 003 MID I bought several months back. I couldn't get a single disc to burn in any of my burners

*swifty7* · 12-01-2006

ouch!!! that's one nasty scan!!!

*_chef_* · 12-01-2006

So their DLs could be even worse...

*[buck]* · 12-01-2006

I'm actually pretty sure that the SONY coded GQ stuff is not fake. AFAIK it's made by Lead Data that has/had a contract with Sony to produce their media.

TheDiggler · 14-01-2006

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Originally Posted by scoobiedoobie

They've used Optodisc and Prodisc I think, but the rest of it from what I've heard is either cheap chinese media or faked media (probably in reality the same media as the Chinese media with fake media codes, nothing more). The 'Sony' and 'MCC' is fake I'm sure, if you can somehow manage to get the Optodisc or Prodisc you'll at least get average media.

It would be interesting to know what they are using for DL media, I would assume it is Ritek as there isn't that much DL media out there and Ritek is the cheapest of them (that I'm aware of).

Could'nt even find media codes on VCDHELP! Last time I looked it was $26 for a 25 pck...

*awdrifter* · 15-01-2006

Their single layer discs are crap, there's about 10% failure rate in my experience. So for a 50 disc pack, you're really only getting 45 useable discs.

TheDiggler · 15-01-2006

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Originally Posted by awdrifter

Their single layer discs are crap, there's about 10% failure rate in my experience. So for a 50 disc pack, you're really only getting 45 useable discs.

What burner are you using?

*awdrifter* · 19-01-2006

Emprex Dual Layer burner.

orb_nsc · 19-01-2006

I bought a pack of these GQ DL discs (http://www.netaffilia.com/ad/electro.../13/14725.html) but so far haven't had any luck getting my Toshiba drive recognizing the discs at all. Roxio and Nero want no part in handling these discs. I haven't spent a lot of time on it yet, but the fact that I can't immediately pop a disc in and burn something to it is a bad sign. It's looking like a waste of $26, but I knew it was a gamble going into it.

*dakhaas* · 19-01-2006

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Originally Posted by orb_nsc

I bought a pack of these GQ DL discs (http://www.netaffilia.com/ad/electro.../13/14725.html) but so far haven't had any luck getting my Toshiba drive recognizing the discs at all. Roxio and Nero want no part in handling these discs. I haven't spent a lot of time on it yet, but the fact that I can't immediately pop a disc in and burn something to it is a bad sign. It's looking like a waste of $26, but I knew it was a gamble going into it.

What's the mid code. (IF possible the output of DVD identifier )

That way we might now if there is a drive that might support it and we might know who made this media.

**Jesterrace** · 19-01-2006

I bet it's Ritek.

*Wesociety* · 19-01-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jesterrace

I bet it's Ritek.

I'll take that bet ! GQ hasn't used Ritek stuff in the past...

DevHead · 19-01-2006

I'm calling TYs or Sony.

**karangguni** · 19-01-2006

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Originally Posted by DevHead

I'm calling TYs or Sony.

Doubt it. They don't make DL media AFAIK, so there are no Sony and TY DL media codes to fake

DevHead · 19-01-2006

You never know. People never expected fake TYs before, but it seems that it's occurring rampantly. Just because it hasn't happened yet doesn't mean it can't happen now.

23-12-2005	#1 (permalink)
Wesociety CD Freak Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 4,997	GQ double layer and dual layer media at Fry's Electronics <a href='http://adstats.cdfreaks.com/www/delivery/ck.php?n=a13febf7&cb=INSERT_RANDOM_NUMBER_HERE' target='_blank'><img src='http://adstats.cdfreaks.com/www/delivery/avw.php?zoneid=30&cb=INSERT_RANDOM_NUMBER_HERE&n=a13febf7' border='0' alt='' /></a> Has anyone purchased GQ double layer or dual layer media at Fry's Electronics / outpost.com? I'm really curious to find out the MID's. GQ has generally been crap quality discs, so I won't waste my money on finding out. __________________ DVDRentalForums.com Netflix, Blockbuster & other DVD rental services discussion community WesleyTech.com Blu-ray, HD DVD & optical storage blog ~ My Articles & Reviews: Panasonic SW-5582 Blu-ray burner \| BenQ DW1670 Preview \| CDFreaks CES 2006 report \| Panasonic MATSHITA DVD-RAM SW-9585 \| ASUS DRW-1608P \| Memorex DVD+/-RWN16 D2 \| Toshiba SD-R5372 \| ASUS DRW-1604P \| ADS Tech LL5-DLX-185

24-12-2005	#2 (permalink)
_chef_ CDFreaks Resident Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: @FX labs .de ...watching [Benders.Big.Score] [Tripping.The.Rift.The.Movie] Posts: 24,192	Re: GQ double layer and dual layer media at Fry's Electronics Well said. Probably one forum user will buy them anyway and waste money - then we will know what they are... Happy Christmas! __________________ Started with burning capable optical drives (CD-R) in 1997. Bought optical drives from AOpen, HP, LiteOn, NEC, Philips, Pioneer, Plextor, Ricoh, Samsung, Sanyo, Toshiba and Yamaha. *'Things are now in motion that cannot be undone.' [Gandalf, LoTR]* Enable DMA with micrAp$0ft Enable DMA free at your will busTRACE => Upper/Lower Filters Util DevCon *HOW TO ... Delete the Upper & Lower Filters!* If you expect help then please start by using the powerful SEARCH.

24-12-2005	#3 (permalink)
kenster2001 New on Forum Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 8	Re: GQ double layer and dual layer media at Fry's Electronics Fry's idea of great quality isn't limited to their optical disks.

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koolaidwa CDFreaks Resident Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: WA State Posts: 747	Re: GQ double layer and dual layer media at Fry's Electronics people, frys gq brand is just rebagded stuff, a lot of brands now a days arnt made by the brand, remeber that (was reffering to the other gq stuff then there disks

24-12-2005	#5 (permalink)
tehGrue CDFreaks Resident Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Central NY Posts: 1,464	Re: GQ double layer and dual layer media at Fry's Electronics Of course, but they usually choose from many different horrible things to rebadge. __________________ Shuttle SB75S / 3GHz Northwood / 1GB Corsair RAM / BenQ DW1640 / 2 x Samsung 160GB SATA / NetDisk (Samsung) 120GB USB2.0 Drive History: Plextor PX-712A, Yamaha CRW-F1E, Plextor PX-W1610A, Philips OEM 8x4x32

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07-01-2006	#6 (permalink)
DevHead CD Freaks Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 373	Re: GQ double layer and dual layer media at Fry's Electronics I may be your guinea pig (if the price isn't too high). __________________ A. I Have The Slowest Burner in the Whole Wide World: .05x B. There is NO such thing as the "Best Burner" C. Cheap media makes GREAT coasters. I love it! D. My answer: use the Search feature. It's probably been asked.

12-01-2006	#7 (permalink)
DevHead CD Freaks Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 373	Re: GQ double layer and dual layer media at Fry's Electronics Sorry, no guinea pig here--price too high to consider buying. __________________ A. I Have The Slowest Burner in the Whole Wide World: .05x B. There is NO such thing as the "Best Burner" C. Cheap media makes GREAT coasters. I love it! D. My answer: use the Search feature. It's probably been asked.

12-01-2006	#8 (permalink)
HenryNettles CDFreaks Resident Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Sealy, TX Posts: 1,006	Re: GQ double layer and dual layer media at Fry's Electronics I bought some of their single layers discs on sale last weekend for $4.25 for a spindle of 25. The 8x DVD+R id'ed as "SONYD11" and the 8x DVD-R id'ed as "MCC02RG20". I didn't touch the DL though.

12-01-2006	#9 (permalink)
lordsmurf CD Freaks Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 348	Re: GQ double layer and dual layer media at Fry's Electronics GQ is probably all fake media. GQ has been fakes for many months now.

12-01-2006	#12 (permalink)
swifty7 CDFreaks Resident Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 663	Re: GQ double layer and dual layer media at Fry's Electronics ouch!!! that's one nasty scan!!! __________________ AMD64X2 6000+. (WD)400gb HDD, Nvidia 8600GT OC'ed, 2GB Corsair(800mhz), X-Fi Xtreme Music, XP-PRO S2 BenQ DW-1640 BenQ DW-1650 BenQ DW-1620 retired LiteOn 411S retired Benq DVD-ROM retired Samsung S203B FW: CodeKing SB03 FB_FR

12-01-2006	#13 (permalink)
_chef_ CDFreaks Resident Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: @FX labs .de ...watching [Benders.Big.Score] [Tripping.The.Rift.The.Movie] Posts: 24,192	Re: GQ double layer and dual layer media at Fry's Electronics So their DLs could be even worse... __________________ Started with burning capable optical drives (CD-R) in 1997. Bought optical drives from AOpen, HP, LiteOn, NEC, Philips, Pioneer, Plextor, Ricoh, Samsung, Sanyo, Toshiba and Yamaha. *'Things are now in motion that cannot be undone.' [Gandalf, LoTR]* Enable DMA with micrAp$0ft Enable DMA free at your will busTRACE => Upper/Lower Filters Util DevCon *HOW TO ... Delete the Upper & Lower Filters!* If you expect help then please start by using the powerful SEARCH.

12-01-2006	#14 (permalink)
[buck] CDFreaks Resident Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Ottawa, ON, CA Posts: 809	Re: GQ double layer and dual layer media at Fry's Electronics I'm actually pretty sure that the SONY coded GQ stuff is not fake. AFAIK it's made by Lead Data that has/had a contract with Sony to produce their media.

15-01-2006	#16 (permalink)
awdrifter CDFreaks Resident Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 661	Re: GQ double layer and dual layer media at Fry's Electronics Their single layer discs are crap, there's about 10% failure rate in my experience. So for a 50 disc pack, you're really only getting 45 useable discs. __________________ TP GT4 Drift Video

19-01-2006	#18 (permalink)
awdrifter CDFreaks Resident Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 661	Re: GQ double layer and dual layer media at Fry's Electronics Emprex Dual Layer burner. __________________ TP GT4 Drift Video

19-01-2006	#19 (permalink)
orb_nsc New on Forum Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Phoenix Posts: 14	Re: GQ double layer and dual layer media at Fry's Electronics I bought a pack of these GQ DL discs (http://www.netaffilia.com/ad/electro.../13/14725.html) but so far haven't had any luck getting my Toshiba drive recognizing the discs at all. Roxio and Nero want no part in handling these discs. I haven't spent a lot of time on it yet, but the fact that I can't immediately pop a disc in and burn something to it is a bad sign. It's looking like a waste of $26, but I knew it was a gamble going into it.

19-01-2006	#21 (permalink)
Jesterrace Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 4,640	Re: GQ double layer and dual layer media at Fry's Electronics I bet it's Ritek.

19-01-2006	#23 (permalink)
DevHead CD Freaks Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 373	Re: GQ double layer and dual layer media at Fry's Electronics I'm calling TYs or Sony. __________________ A. I Have The Slowest Burner in the Whole Wide World: .05x B. There is NO such thing as the "Best Burner" C. Cheap media makes GREAT coasters. I love it! D. My answer: use the Search feature. It's probably been asked.

19-01-2006	#25 (permalink)
DevHead CD Freaks Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 373	Re: GQ double layer and dual layer media at Fry's Electronics You never know. People never expected fake TYs before, but it seems that it's occurring rampantly. Just because it hasn't happened yet doesn't mean it can't happen now. __________________ A. I Have The Slowest Burner in the Whole Wide World: .05x B. There is NO such thing as the "Best Burner" C. Cheap media makes GREAT coasters. I love it! D. My answer: use the Search feature. It's probably been asked.

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