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Old Dec 19, 2005 | 07:04 PM
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Recordable CD's

What type/brand of recordable CD do you use or recomend?

I bought a stack of Hypermedia CD-R Recordable 80 Min/700 MB Multi Speed 48X discs, and have had some so-so luck with them.

Maybe it's iTunes, but it takes 4 to 5 discs to properly burn one CD.

Sometimes I'll successfully burn a CD, then try to burn the exact same song list and run into problems.

Is this an iTunes problem, CD burner problem, or a disc problem?

Anyone else have these issues? And who makes a good CD disc?

Thanks for your input.
 
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Old Dec 19, 2005 | 07:09 PM
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I use numerous brands.
Memorex
Sony
TDK
Maxell
and Generic ones.

I find the Maxell & TDK to be great.

I heard Sony markets the better one.

My neds are not on a professional scale
 
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Old Dec 19, 2005 | 07:18 PM
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I was NEVER able to burn a cd from itunes until I bought a new burner. Never had a problem since. I use Staples own brand of CD's.

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Old Dec 19, 2005 | 07:18 PM
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It wouldnt be a itunes problem i dont think,it all depends on the cds that are being used,in some spindles i buy usually get a few bum cd's that wont burn
 
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Old Dec 19, 2005 | 07:23 PM
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I use all different kinds of cd's and rarely make coasters
 
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Old Dec 19, 2005 | 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by maa139
I was NEVER able to burn a cd from itunes until I bought a new burner. Never had a problem since. I use Staples own brand of CD's.

Matt
Wish I could replace my burner, but it's integrated into my Sony Vaio laptop.

Maybe it's a good burner; I just don't know.
 
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Old Dec 19, 2005 | 07:57 PM
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Just for kicks, try burning a data CD. That should tell you whether it's the iTunes software, or burner/disc related. I don't think you need extra software to burn a data CD from XP, but I can't tell you how to do it off the top of my head.
 
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Old Dec 19, 2005 | 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by jake00
I use all different kinds of cd's and rarely make coasters
I think I have enough presents (coasters) to give to my family members, on both sides of the family tree.
 
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Old Dec 19, 2005 | 08:03 PM
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john112deere, Is there a difference between a "data CD" and the ones I use?
 
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Old Dec 19, 2005 | 08:03 PM
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I would try downloading the latest updates to whatever software you are using for burning. I find that that usually fixes any "coaster making" problems.
 
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Old Dec 19, 2005 | 08:24 PM
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No, it is the type of files you are putting on the CD. Any files on your computer can be burned to a CD (provided they fit), but the disc can only be read by computers (not your home stereo).
This site seems to have pretty good instructions http://kb.iu.edu/data/akvi.html and if I'm remembering correctly, XP makes it pretty easy. Doing this eliminates the iTunes software from the equation; if the problem still exists then you know that it's either the burner, the discs, or Windows (i.e. the driver for the burner).
 
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Old Dec 19, 2005 | 08:51 PM
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Desktop pc. . . .
Verbatim CDs.
Maxell CDs.
Nero Burning Rom. I haven't made a coaster since switching to these items.

Sony Vaio Laptop, same deal. Nero Burning Rom. I don't mess with the stuff in XP.
 
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Old Dec 19, 2005 | 09:23 PM
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My old system would tell me to insert a different CD often, but if I ejected and inserted the same CD again it would be fine.
 
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Old Dec 20, 2005 | 11:25 AM
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I use and stick with sony, never had a problem yet.
 
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Old Dec 20, 2005 | 11:39 AM
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I have had good luck with maxell. I don't know if Roxio Toast is available for Windows, but it is the best burning software for Mac....
 
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