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Recordable DVD's which are the best ones to buy?

Hi everyone, We've just purchased a DVD player which also records and would like to know, what are the best DVD R discs to use to record stuff off the telly? I've got some 4.7GB 8X discs but the recordings on them are very bitty, ie, it seems that the picture is stuttering when you play it back. Anyone have the faintest idea what i'm trying to say here? If you have, any advice muchly appreciated. thanks.:confused:
Proud to have dealt with my debts. Nerd number 288:j Debt free date Dec 07 :EasterBun
Mortgage as at Dec 08 : £93,077.00
Mortgage as at Dec 09 : £ 87,948.12
Mortgage as at Dec 10 : £ 83,680.23
Mortgage target for Dec 11: £73,680.23

Comments

  • Never had any problem with Verbatim and Memorex DVD+R & +RWs personally.

    A lot of people on here also speak highly of Verbatim disks
  • What make is your player/recorder.

    I buy my discs from here

    They have a star rating dependant on use, film, game or music.
  • ppg
    ppg Posts: 84 Forumite
    some players prefer DVD + discs and others DVD - and some can play either. Maybe you are using the wrong type for your recorder?
  • ppg wrote:
    some players prefer DVD + discs and others DVD - and some can play either. Maybe you are using the wrong type for your recorder?
    I've tried both and it seems only to work with dvd's for recording but plays cds (music) ok.
    Proud to have dealt with my debts. Nerd number 288:j Debt free date Dec 07 :EasterBun
    Mortgage as at Dec 08 : £93,077.00
    Mortgage as at Dec 09 : £ 87,948.12
    Mortgage as at Dec 10 : £ 83,680.23
    Mortgage target for Dec 11: £73,680.23
  • I tend to buy the cheapest DVD-R from Micro Direct and never had a problem, had more issues with the Recorder itself!
    2p off is still 2p off!
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