toasted CD-R's

[Bolshoy Huy]

I only use brand names CD-Rs, like TDK, Maxell, etc.
However, I get too many burn errors with cd-rs but none
with cd-rws(even using same brand).
I end up zipping files which cause problems. Usually they have long
names or are .exe
I like to view pics on the TV but obviously cant do so if they are
zipped.
And I dont like to use cd-rws as permament long term storage media.

Thus, how reliable are cd-rws for long term storage?

 

[Michael C]

I only use brand names CD-Rs, like TDK, Maxell, etc.
However, I get too many burn errors with cd-rs but none
with cd-rws(even using same brand).

If you are gettings errors something is wrong. I can't remember the last
time a CDR failed on me.

Michael

 

[Paul]

I only use brand names CD-Rs, like TDK, Maxell, etc.
However, I get too many burn errors with cd-rs but none
with cd-rws(even using same brand).
I end up zipping files which cause problems. Usually they have long
names or are .exe
I like to view pics on the TV but obviously cant do so if they are
zipped.
And I dont like to use cd-rws as permament long term storage media.

Thus, how reliable are cd-rws for long term storage?

I could find articles on nist.gov .

http://www.itl.nist.gov/div895/gipwog/StabilityStudy.pdf

http://www.itl.nist.gov/div895/carefordisc/CDandDVDCareandHandlingGuide.pdf

Now that drives are $50 a piece, shop around for another burner.

http://www.cdfreaks.com/article/search/B/

Notice how Kprobe is used to evaluate burn quality and the
compatibility of your brands of media versus drive type. You
can waste the better part of a week, buying and testing sample
packs of media. Expect to spend more on sample media, than
you paid for the drive :-( Update the firmware on the drive
before you start testing, as newer firmware will support more
media tags.

http://www.cdfreaks.com/article/242/4

HTH,
Paul

 

[Erick]

If you're getting burn failures on multiple brands and disks, I would
suspect your drive as the problem, or there is are many background processes
running.


I only use brand names CD-Rs, like TDK, Maxell, etc.
However, I get too many burn errors with cd-rs but none
with cd-rws(even using same brand).
I end up zipping files which cause problems. Usually they have long
names or are .exe
I like to view pics on the TV but obviously cant do so if they are
zipped.
And I dont like to use cd-rws as permament long term storage media.

Thus, how reliable are cd-rws for long term storage?