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andygrif · 13-04-2004, 11:05

I did read in one of the PC mags recently that there have been major problems with blank DVD media piracy. By that I don't mean that people are copying movies, but that pirates are making blank media that claims to be Verbatim, Maxell, etc. Tens of thousands of these discs have got into the supply chain, even from legitmate suppliers that are not aware they might be selling forged blank media.

The particular issue was that data was fading after a very short time, but I suppose that it might be possible that it is causing your problems too.

Unfortunately the article didn't draw any conclusions as to where to buy your media to ensure that you're getting the genuine article. I suppose you could try some of the professional agents such as ProTape, Stanley Productions, HHB etc.

In fact HHB do manufacture their own Pro DVD-Rs so I guess you would know you're getting the real thing if you bought direct (albiet at a hugely expensive premium!)

13-04-2004, 11:05	#16
andygrif Inactive Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 2,820	Re: help - poor dvd-r media I did read in one of the PC mags recently that there have been major problems with blank DVD media piracy. By that I don't mean that people are copying movies, but that pirates are making blank media that claims to be Verbatim, Maxell, etc. Tens of thousands of these discs have got into the supply chain, even from legitmate suppliers that are not aware they might be selling forged blank media. The particular issue was that data was fading after a very short time, but I suppose that it might be possible that it is causing your problems too. Unfortunately the article didn't draw any conclusions as to where to buy your media to ensure that you're getting the genuine article. I suppose you could try some of the professional agents such as ProTape, Stanley Productions, HHB etc. In fact HHB do manufacture their own Pro DVD-Rs so I guess you would know you're getting the real thing if you bought direct (albiet at a hugely expensive premium!)