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I heard that Dual Layer Rs cannot be read world-wide, but ROMs can. What's your take on this?
What is the difference between Archive Gold MAM-A CD-R and Standard Gold MAM-A CD-R?

Can you send me information regarding the life span of cds and dvds? We are using cds/dvds to archive data.

I ordered your product: Verbatim CD-R 80MIN 700MB 52X LightScribe. I expected the high quality that the Verbatim brand was known for. Upon further inspection, I found these to be manufactured by the dreaded CMC Magnetics company, known to be a grossly inferior and deeply flawed manufacturer. What's the story?

What is the difference between the higher grade media (Verbatim, Taiyo Yuden and MAM-A) and generic media (less expensive brands)?

I just bought 500 inkjet printable DVDs, Ritek 8x, for price much lower than the DVDs on your site. It appears to me that you're way over the market.

What is the warranty on your inexpensive media?

What is the difference between DVD-R and DVD+R?

Are some brands of DVD Recordable better than others?

What does "unbranded" mean?

How do I know if I need CD-RW or CD-R media, or DVD-RW or DVD-R?

I'm looking for quality DVD-RW for backup purposes. What do you recommend? I didn't see any DVD-RW media from your store.

How long will my CD-R last?

I see that Verbatim uses an AZO dye based DVD disc, and this AZO dye has a very long archival life, but I see some other lower priced brands that advertise the same AZO based dye. Can I assume that any AZO based dye is a quality disc?

I just ordered and received my Fuji DVDs, however, there are no markings on either the DVD or the packaging. How can I be assured that I actually received the Fuji brand and not some cheap knock off?

Is it safe to use a CD marker pen on my discs?

Can I use a paper label on my CD-R or DVD-R?

If you don't recommend a pen or a label for archiving, then what should I use?

Do I need a special adapter when burning or reading a mini or business card CD?

How can I label my CD-R?

I want to copy some of my mp3 albums and I need CD-Rs that are 120 minute, do they make these? Or can I just use a DVD-R that is 2 hours long - will it work the same? Any help or advice is appreciated here thx.

I recently ordered a bunch of MAM archival CD-R and also archival DVD-R. The CD-Rs have gold writing surfaces whereas the DVD-Rs have a purplish writing side. Is this okay? Please, let me know since I am backing up photographs and company data for long-term storage.

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