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> > Get a CD burner. More cost effective and versatile. a CDR can store 700mb of
> > data at a cost of 20�, where the zip stores 100mb for about $10. Zip media is
> > just like a floppy. It's magnetic, and prone to damage. CD's are more
> > durable. Plus you can burn copies of your CD's or music you download off the
> > net.
>
> 20 cents per CDR!? Where's the good soda you're drinking!?
> Here, these CDRs are like made of fool's gold. :-( About 1.50 to $2
> EACH and haven't decreased much for last 4 years.
>
> Mitsumi, Maxwell yellow jacket (YUK!), Fuji is okay, Verbatum
> (sorta), Sony. KAO hard to find.
>
> What I'm looking for is deep dark blue and thickest reflective
> plating media. Kodak and Sony used to sell true gold CDRs now
> alloyed and sony golds "disappeared".
There is no difference in CDR quality as far as color goes. That's a myth. Do
some research. It's all cosmetic:
http://www.linuxgalleria.com/FQA.html#How Do You Pick Up The Right CDR
or
http://www.mediastore.com/cdr/cdr_faqs.asp#Q14
There are some *unproved arguements* that dyed CDR's provide longer lasting media,
or better sound (not data) quality, but it is the opinion of almost every educated
Tech in the world that Dye's have no affect on data. CDR's are manufactured to
different quality levels, so choose your brand carefully. I use Fuji, Maxell,
Hypermedia 32x, Sony and TDK primarily. I have had bad luck with Kodak, so I NEVER
use their media. It's quite obvious that the different burning mechanisms play a
part in the quality of the end product as well so YMMV.
I recently bought a spindle of 100 CDR's (16x) at Comp USA for $27.99 with a $10
mail in rebate...so you're right. I am wrong. They were only 18� each...not 20�.
:-O
-- Kyle H. Hansen
Apple Certified Technician
Apple Hardware Technician
Macintosh Server Administrator
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