# Cheap, brand-name blank DVD media

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheap-brand-name-blank-dvd-media/265727>\
**Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\
**Created:** [September 23, 2004, 7:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheap-brand-name-blank-dvd-media/265727 "2004-09-23T19:03:29Z")\
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**Author:** ![mhendo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mhendo/32/3159_2.png) [@mhendo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mhendo)\
**Post date:** [September 23, 2004, 7:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheap-brand-name-blank-dvd-media/265727/1 "2004-09-23T19:03:29Z")

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I hope this is not considered inappropriate use of the Boards.

I got a new computer a while back, and it came with a DVD burner (DVD+R). Now, when it comes to blank media, i usually purchase name brands, because i’ve have too many no-name labels mess up on me before.

When i only had a CD burner, i found that blank Sony CDs served my purpose well, so i stuck with them. When i got my DVD burner, i figured that i’d stick with Sony, as i’ve never had a single Sony disc fail during the writing process. The DVDs didn’t let me down either.

The only trouble with name brands is that they are a bit more expensive. I bought some Sony DVD+R discs from Staples, and paid 39.99 for a spindle of 25, while no-name brands were about half that. Staples now has the [same product](http://www.staples.com/Catalog/Browse/sku.asp?PageType=1&Sku=561519&bcFlag=True&bcSCatId=3&bcSCatName=Technology&bcCatId=42&bcCatName=Computer+Media&bcDeptId=2096&bcDeptName=DVD&bcClassId=142439&bcClassName=DVD%2BR) for $34.98. Better, but still not cheap.

Yesterday, while my partner was buying something in another store, i wandered into CompUSA and saw exactly the same thing for **$14.99**. Cooool! So i picked up three spindles, which should keep me going for a while. And i just wanted to give my fellow Dopers a heads-up.

The CompUSA deal can be had in-store, or [online](http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?product_code=312836&pfp=BROWSE) but, IIRC from the notice in the store, this special only lasts another few days (DVD-Rs are available for the same price).

Note: I have no connection at all with Sony or CompUSA, and i think i’ve been on these Boards long enough for it to be clear that i’m not a corporate shill. I just thought that this was a pretty great price for brand-name blank DVDs. If this post is inappropriate, i’m sure a mod will delete it in due course.

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**Author:** ![ccwaterback](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/df705f/32.png) [@ccwaterback](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ccwaterback)\
**Post date:** [September 23, 2004, 7:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheap-brand-name-blank-dvd-media/265727/2 "2004-09-23T19:10:50Z")

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I’ve had bad luck with Memorex and good luck with Phillips, YMMV.