OfficeMax, 16X DVD, Memorex, $18 per 50 - Club CDFreaks

*chas0039* · 22-10-2005

Sorry there is no link yet. Also I have no idea what the media code is or if these are good or junk. Fairly low for 16X though.

If we're luck, it's MCC. If we're not, it's CMC or Ritek.

Price good starting Sunday, 10/23.

**Jesterrace** · 22-10-2005

Never seen Memorex with MCC code. Not bad but then again 16x TY isn't much more expensive than that.

**MegaDETH** · 22-10-2005

The first 2 50 packs I bought of these when they first came out were MCC.

But with the possibility of getting crap I have stayed away.

*chas0039* · 22-10-2005

Circuit City had these as MCC last Summer. Who knows now. Does anyone know which countries of origin are MCC and nothing else?

*ghetocowboy* · 22-10-2005

More like philip C16.
Verbatim 16X, if goes on sale at BB, it is around $17, for sure it is MCC, no guess game required

*bigmike7* · 22-10-2005

Yo-

When compared with Taiyo Yuden at $39 for 100 plus shipping at www.rima.com - why take a risk?

Mike

*chas0039* · 22-10-2005

Thanks Mike. I never noticed 16X TY had dropped so low. Now if they would just start shipping their +R. They will be putting Verbatim out of business if they keep selling their 16X at $66.

**alan1476** · 22-10-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigmike7

Yo-

When compared with Taiyo Yuden at $39 for 100 plus shipping at www.rima.com - why take a risk?

Mike

I agree with Mike, what do you have to gain? Nothing. Go with the Tys from Rima and you will assured of quality and no wasted time and money.

frostedflake · 23-10-2005

I got a pack last week. They burn and read fine for me (LG GSA-4120 fw115 @ 4x), but I have no way to scan. I got upc 0-34707-05639-8. I don't have s/w to get a media code but I looked it up and it is suppose to be "CMC MAG AM3". Can you tell what is bad about CMC? I'm mostly concerned about how long they last.

P.S. KProbe2 says CMCMAG.AM3

**alan1476** · 23-10-2005

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Originally Posted by frostedflake

I got a pack last week. They burn and read fine for me (LG GSA-4120 fw115 @ 4x), but I have no way to scan. I got upc 0-34707-05639-8. I don't have s/w to get a media code but I looked it up and it is suppose to be "CMC MAG AM3". Can you tell what is bad about CMC? I'm mostly concerned about how long they last.

There is probably nothing wrong with them if they give you a good end result but for a few bucks more Rima is having a sale on TYG03 16x media 37.00 for a 100, its just my opinion mind you but I have found that it is wise to use something you know is good than take a chance on something that might be good.

*ghetocowboy* · 23-10-2005

CMC MAG AM3 is just one of the media code memorex uses on their 16X. They also uses philips, and mitsubishi code for their 16X. The old memorex, the 4X, mostly ricohjpn and some are cmc. But the 8X memorex went south and since then I stop touching memorex. They use optodisc for their 8X inkjet printable, which is YUK.

If you get a good memorex (ricohjpn or MCC), then consider yourself a super lottery winner

**Jesterrace** · 23-10-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by chas0039

Circuit City had these as MCC last Summer. Who knows now. Does anyone know which countries of origin are MCC and nothing else?

I know that Singapour is either MKM or MCC (depending on the discs). Haven't seen anything else out of Singapour. However most MCC media is made in Taiwan now and you know what a crapshoot of manufacturers Taiwan can be.

Pudah · 24-10-2005

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I don't have s/w to get a media code...

Try DVD Identifier.

**Jesterrace** · 25-10-2005

You can also use any basic burn software to get the basic media ID code (ie DVD Decrypter).

22-10-2005	#1 (permalink)
chas0039 CDFreaks Resident Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Lost in America Posts: 7,063	OfficeMax, 16X DVD, Memorex, $18 per 50 <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> Sorry there is no link yet. Also I have no idea what the media code is or if these are good or junk. Fairly low for 16X though. If we're luck, it's MCC. If we're not, it's CMC or Ritek. Price good starting Sunday, 10/23. __________________ Still a few bugs in the system...

22-10-2005	#2 (permalink)
Jesterrace Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 4,641	Re: OfficeMax, 16X DVD, Memorex, $18 per 50 Never seen Memorex with MCC code. Not bad but then again 16x TY isn't much more expensive than that.

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MegaDETH CD Freaks Senior Reviewer & Moderator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Watertown Posts: 3,632	Re: OfficeMax, 16X DVD, Memorex, $18 per 50 The first 2 50 packs I bought of these when they first came out were MCC. But with the possibility of getting crap I have stayed away.

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chas0039 CDFreaks Resident Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Lost in America Posts: 7,063	Re: OfficeMax, 16X DVD, Memorex, $18 per 50 Circuit City had these as MCC last Summer. Who knows now. Does anyone know which countries of origin are MCC and nothing else? __________________ Still a few bugs in the system...

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ghetocowboy CDFreaks Resident Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 3,294	Re: OfficeMax, 16X DVD, Memorex, $18 per 50 More like philip C16. Verbatim 16X, if goes on sale at BB, it is around $17, for sure it is MCC, no guess game required __________________ Current System: Asus U6S-A1 with Intel T7500 2.2ghz C2D; 4gb RAM, 200gb Hitachi 2.5" 7200RPM /w 16mb cache; 12" Led Backlit Display; Hitachi/LG GSA-U10A laptop drive; Windows Vista Ultimate 64-Bit; BenQ 1655 in Cypress ATA2+ Chip Enclosure; Seagate 500gb Pro eSATA drive; HP 30" LCD S-IPS display via HDMI-DVI converter from Asus U6S-A1 Output

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22-10-2005	#7 (permalink)
chas0039 CDFreaks Resident Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Lost in America Posts: 7,063	Re: OfficeMax, 16X DVD, Memorex, $18 per 50 Thanks Mike. I never noticed 16X TY had dropped so low. Now if they would just start shipping their +R. They will be putting Verbatim out of business if they keep selling their 16X at $66. __________________ Still a few bugs in the system...

23-10-2005	#9 (permalink)
frostedflake CD Freaks Rookie Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: US Posts: 32	Re: OfficeMax, 16X DVD, Memorex, $18 per 50 I got a pack last week. They burn and read fine for me (LG GSA-4120 fw115 @ 4x), but I have no way to scan. I got upc 0-34707-05639-8. I don't have s/w to get a media code but I looked it up and it is suppose to be "CMC MAG AM3". Can you tell what is bad about CMC? I'm mostly concerned about how long they last. P.S. KProbe2 says CMCMAG.AM3

23-10-2005	#11 (permalink)
ghetocowboy CDFreaks Resident Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 3,294	Re: OfficeMax, 16X DVD, Memorex, $18 per 50 CMC MAG AM3 is just one of the media code memorex uses on their 16X. They also uses philips, and mitsubishi code for their 16X. The old memorex, the 4X, mostly ricohjpn and some are cmc. But the 8X memorex went south and since then I stop touching memorex. They use optodisc for their 8X inkjet printable, which is YUK. If you get a good memorex (ricohjpn or MCC), then consider yourself a super lottery winner __________________ Current System: Asus U6S-A1 with Intel T7500 2.2ghz C2D; 4gb RAM, 200gb Hitachi 2.5" 7200RPM /w 16mb cache; 12" Led Backlit Display; Hitachi/LG GSA-U10A laptop drive; Windows Vista Ultimate 64-Bit; BenQ 1655 in Cypress ATA2+ Chip Enclosure; Seagate 500gb Pro eSATA drive; HP 30" LCD S-IPS display via HDMI-DVI converter from Asus U6S-A1 Output

25-10-2005	#14 (permalink)
Jesterrace Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 4,641	Re: OfficeMax, 16X DVD, Memorex, $18 per 50 You can also use any basic burn software to get the basic media ID code (ie DVD Decrypter).

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