At 08:13 AM 1/27/02, Gary wrote: >Ronn asked: > > I got some CompUSA bulk-pack CD-Rs (their part number 274612), but when I > > try to record on them, my computer says there is no disk in the > > drive. It > > works fine with other blank CDs (e.g., Maxell). Any ideas? > > -- Ronn! :) > > >I have also had that problem with CompUSA CD-Rs. I bought a 100 pack
Which is what this is. > and had >a 60% failure rate. I've so far only tried 3 or 4: first, the one on the top, then some from further down in the pack, and so far not one has worked. >I took the failed CDs back to CompUSA and had to argue >my way up to the manager who finally gave me credit for them. Since it has been longer than their return period, I guess I'll just go through and see if any work, and if so, sort them into "good" and "bad" piles and perhaps use the latter for coasters, Christmas decorations, or the next time I go skeet shooting. > I found that >the CDs would work on my burner at work, but would not work on my burner at >home. I dunno if there is one at school: if I find one, I guess I could try some of the rejects in it. >The CD burner at work was an HP 8x, and my one at home at the time was >only a 4x. Contrary to what the manager claimed, certain CD-Rs simply won't >work in certain CD burners. FWIW, both these discs and the ones that worked are rated at 12X. I think this burner is 4X. So it seemed to me it ought to have worked. >My personal rule of thumb: never buy bulk CD-R from CompUSA. NOW he tells me! >My co-workers and I have had good experiences with these people: >http://www.cd-recordable.com/ Not quite as cheap, but I guess you do get what you pay for . . . Thanks for the help! -- Ronn! :) God bless America, Land that I love! Stand beside her, and guide her Thru the night with a light from above. From the mountains, to the prairies, To the oceans, white with foam� God bless America! My home, sweet home. -- Irving Berlin (1888-1989)
