Velocity Media on BenQ1620 - Club CDFreaks

goodtod · 25-10-2004

Hey guys this is my first post but I have been lurking here for a couple days...

Anyways, I was looking in some "hot deals" forums and I came across these Velocity 8X DVD+Rs. I know to be careful of cheap media but If these will work at all on the BenQ1620 it seems a little too hot to pass up. Anybody have any experience with these?

By the way I have the IOMagic version of the BenQ and it has been working just fine...

Thanks all.

*HenryNettles* · 25-10-2004

Well, it is +R, so unless it is really bad junk, the Benq will probably like it. I just ordered 4 x 25 (in order to get free shipping, you have to go over $25). I'll let you know in a few days. Of course, they will probably be out of stock by then...

*Hef* · 25-10-2004

Newegg has 100pk RiData 4x + for $29 after a $10 rebate. Downside is if the are ricohjpnr01 they will only burn at 4x, but if they are R03 they will burn at 12x. Also CC has a 25pk of Memorex 8x + for $19.99 and you get another pack free. I saw this in the bargin basement forum.

*HenryNettles* · 25-10-2004

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hef

Newegg has 100pk RiData 4x + for $29 after a $10 rebate. Downside is if the are ricohjpnr01 they will only burn at 4x, but if they are R03 they will burn at 12x. Also CC has a 25pk of Memorex 8x + for $19.99 and you get another pack free. I saw this in the bargin basement forum.

I ordered the 100 pack of Ridata 4X +R already (Friday I think?). Only one rebate per household, can't order any more. I am hoping they are the RICOHJPNR01, as these burn really, really well in my 1213@1633 at 8x. I have no experience with the Ricoh R03, nice to hear they will burn at 12x in my Benq 1620.

*HenryNettles* · 26-10-2004

Lifted from a thread on the AT forums about this deal on the Velocity 8x DVD+R media

Quote:

Nero InfoTool reads them as:

Supported Speeds: 12.0X - 8.0X - 6.0X - 4.0X
Blank Capacity: 4.38 GB
Manufacturer ID: MCC 003

*Hef* · 26-10-2004

Post back when you get yours. It may vary. Quite a deal if it's MCC 003.

*Wesociety* · 26-10-2004

From videohelp media database:

Code:

Velocity
DVD Media  	Type  	Size  	Media code  	Speed  	 	
New Media 	DVD+R 	4.7GB 	MCC 03 	        8x 	
New Media 	DVD+R 	4.7GB 	PRODISC.R03 	8x

It looks like you get some good media either way.

Hostile_Monk · 26-10-2004

I just ordered 4 25 packs, let's hope it's one of the two media codes listed.

minchin · 26-10-2004

I remember reading on CDRLABS forum that there are Prodisc made MCC coded discs.... but like Wesociety said, Prodisc R03 isn't really that bad. Plus, all the Verbatim +R MCC003 are made in Taiwan.... who knows, they may all been made by Prodisc in reality....
Please do let us know if these burns well....

Hostile_Monk · 29-10-2004

I just got mine today, 4 25 Packs of them. The media code was Prodisc R03, and needless to say, they burn fast and with great quality in the Benq 1620.

*HenryNettles* · 30-10-2004

Mine were also PRODISCR03.

25-10-2004	#1 (permalink)
goodtod New on Forum Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1	Velocity Media on BenQ1620 <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> Hey guys this is my first post but I have been lurking here for a couple days... Anyways, I was looking in some "hot deals" forums and I came across these Velocity 8X DVD+Rs. I know to be careful of cheap media but If these will work at all on the BenQ1620 it seems a little too hot to pass up. Anybody have any experience with these? By the way I have the IOMagic version of the BenQ and it has been working just fine... Thanks all.

25-10-2004	#2 (permalink)
HenryNettles CDFreaks Resident Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Sealy, TX Posts: 1,006	Re: Velocity Media on BenQ1620 Well, it is +R, so unless it is really bad junk, the Benq will probably like it. I just ordered 4 x 25 (in order to get free shipping, you have to go over $25). I'll let you know in a few days. Of course, they will probably be out of stock by then...

25-10-2004	#3 (permalink)
Hef CDFreaks Resident Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 554	Re: Velocity Media on BenQ1620 Newegg has 100pk RiData 4x + for $29 after a $10 rebate. Downside is if the are ricohjpnr01 they will only burn at 4x, but if they are R03 they will burn at 12x. Also CC has a 25pk of Memorex 8x + for $19.99 and you get another pack free. I saw this in the bargin basement forum. __________________ Asus A78NX/Barton 2500 BenQ DW1620 Lite-on LTR-52246S

26-10-2004	#6 (permalink)
Hef CDFreaks Resident Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 554	Re: Velocity Media on BenQ1620 Post back when you get yours. It may vary. Quite a deal if it's MCC 003. __________________ Asus A78NX/Barton 2500 BenQ DW1620 Lite-on LTR-52246S

26-10-2004	#7 (permalink)
Wesociety CD Freak Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 4,997	Re: Velocity Media on BenQ1620 From videohelp media database: Code: Velocity DVD Media Type Size Media code Speed New Media DVD+R 4.7GB MCC 03 8x New Media DVD+R 4.7GB PRODISC.R03 8x It looks like you get some good media either way. __________________ 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

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26-10-2004	#8 (permalink)
Hostile_Monk CD Freaks Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 274	Re: Velocity Media on BenQ1620 I just ordered 4 25 packs, let's hope it's one of the two media codes listed.

26-10-2004	#9 (permalink)
minchin CD Freaks Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 199	Re: Velocity Media on BenQ1620 I remember reading on CDRLABS forum that there are Prodisc made MCC coded discs.... but like Wesociety said, Prodisc R03 isn't really that bad. Plus, all the Verbatim +R MCC003 are made in Taiwan.... who knows, they may all been made by Prodisc in reality.... Please do let us know if these burns well....

30-10-2004	#11 (permalink)
HenryNettles CDFreaks Resident Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Sealy, TX Posts: 1,006	Re: Velocity Media on BenQ1620 Mine were also PRODISCR03.

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