DVD - R Burning question - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

woOt? · 10-14-2004, 06:40 PM

So,

I have all these files that are larger than 700 MB which I would like to burn. I own a Mitsumi CR-48X5TE Burner 8x top speed. (sucks I know)

I went out and bought a pack of memorex DVD+R 4.7 GB disks to try and burn some of my stuff.

You probably already know that it didn't work. I'm guessing it's because the CR burner cannot read the DVD disk.

Can I make this happen? Or do I need to buy a DVD burner?

If so, what other option do I have if I want to burn larger files than 700 MB with a CD-R burner?

Thanks

Jolt · 10-14-2004, 06:51 PM

a CDRW drive can most assuredly only handle CDR and CDRW media.

You may wish to invest in a DVD-RW drive. Most of the chain stores have them as far down as $75 after rebates...

If you're addressing the CDRW drive with a backup, rather than cd-burning, program, such as Retrospect, TapeWare, Veritas BUE, etc, you should be able to span backup jobs across media.

Otherwise you could try a Zip or Rar program and make 650mb segments...

sixate · 10-14-2004, 07:06 PM

Don't buy a DVD burner from a chain store. Never... They're all expensive as hell. When you need computer hardware always buy from Newegg

$64: http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProduc...106-948&depa=1

Jolt · 10-14-2004, 07:24 PM

I for one prefer to plunk down the money and not have to wait for my goods.

Then again...since I work for a computer manufacturer...with a sweet employee discount...I'm oh so spoiled

It's the same drive, and has the same warranty, no matter where you buy it. and $DEITY forbid it should be a DOA, wouldn't you rather take it back and exchange it on the spot, than have to ship it back for RMA?

HGClown · 10-14-2004, 09:02 PM

Question?
are you going to be doing a lot of burning with files this large? Are you burning them to store them long term or just to transfer them?

Almo · 10-14-2004, 10:36 PM

Just a word of advice, avoid the LG drives (specially the 408x series). They seem to crap out ~6 month time frame. Mine lasted 8... Weeee!

blar · 10-14-2004, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Almo

Just a word of advice, avoid the LG drives (specially the 408x series). They seem to crap out ~6 month time frame. Mine lasted 8... Weeee!

damn i read this now........geez i just bought one in sept i hope it does not crap out on me

sixate · 10-15-2004, 02:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jolt

I for one prefer to plunk down the money and not have to wait for my goods.

Then again...since I work for a computer manufacturer...with a sweet employee discount...I'm oh so spoiled

It's the same drive, and has the same warranty, no matter where you buy it. and $DEITY forbid it should be a DOA, wouldn't you rather take it back and exchange it on the spot, than have to ship it back for RMA?

I don't get an employee discount, and I value my money so I'd much rather buy from Newegg than any place else because they're a lot cheaper than any store out there. Plus, I've never waited more than 2 days to get a shipment from them. I can wait 2 days.

DonnieBoy · 10-16-2004, 05:26 AM

The office max in my area just offered DVD burners for $29 and $39 after rebate...

They had a dual format and just DVD+R for $29 two weeks ago but were out of the dual when I went there so I got the DVD+R then returned that this week because they had another Dual format for $39 after rebates....

Original Price Like $139
Minus $50 instant rebate
Minus $50 mail-in rebate
equals $39 bucks!!!

now i just have to learn how to install the damned thing...

and have to figure out what to use it for....

DB

10-14-2004, 06:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
woOt? Crazy Location: Miami, FL	DVD - R Burning question So, I have all these files that are larger than 700 MB which I would like to burn. I own a Mitsumi CR-48X5TE Burner 8x top speed. (sucks I know) I went out and bought a pack of memorex DVD+R 4.7 GB disks to try and burn some of my stuff. You probably already know that it didn't work. I'm guessing it's because the CR burner cannot read the DVD disk. Can I make this happen? Or do I need to buy a DVD burner? If so, what other option do I have if I want to burn larger files than 700 MB with a CD-R burner? Thanks

10-14-2004, 06:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jolt Insane Location: Over here	a CDRW drive can most assuredly only handle CDR and CDRW media. You may wish to invest in a DVD-RW drive. Most of the chain stores have them as far down as $75 after rebates... If you're addressing the CDRW drive with a backup, rather than cd-burning, program, such as Retrospect, TapeWare, Veritas BUE, etc, you should be able to span backup jobs across media. Otherwise you could try a Zip or Rar program and make 650mb segments...

10-14-2004, 07:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
sixate Registered User Location: Somewhere in Ohio	Don't buy a DVD burner from a chain store. Never... They're all expensive as hell. When you need computer hardware always buy from Newegg $64: http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProduc...106-948&depa=1

10-14-2004, 07:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
Jolt Insane Location: Over here	I for one prefer to plunk down the money and not have to wait for my goods. Then again...since I work for a computer manufacturer...with a sweet employee discount...I'm oh so spoiled It's the same drive, and has the same warranty, no matter where you buy it. and $DEITY forbid it should be a DOA, wouldn't you rather take it back and exchange it on the spot, than have to ship it back for RMA?

10-14-2004, 09:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
HGClown Upright	Question? are you going to be doing a lot of burning with files this large? Are you burning them to store them long term or just to transfer them?

10-14-2004, 10:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
Almo Tilted	Just a word of advice, avoid the LG drives (specially the 408x series). They seem to crap out ~6 month time frame. Mine lasted 8... Weeee!

10-16-2004, 05:26 AM	#9 (permalink)
DonnieBoy Insane	The office max in my area just offered DVD burners for $29 and $39 after rebate... They had a dual format and just DVD+R for $29 two weeks ago but were out of the dual when I went there so I got the DVD+R then returned that this week because they had another Dual format for $39 after rebates.... Original Price Like $139 Minus $50 instant rebate Minus $50 mail-in rebate equals $39 bucks!!! now i just have to learn how to install the damned thing... and have to figure out what to use it for.... DB