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08-31-2010, 04:27 AM
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someone I know told me there isnt a difference between a 27$ verbatim dvd or 20$~25$ tdk dvds or teac one which only cost 12$ dvds since all of them are made in china and he has a lot of knowledge at electronic parts and the difference in quality.
That's just not accurate.

Verbatim blanks are made with entirely different materials and processes (Mitsubishi specs) than TDK discs (Ritek or CMC specs). It's more complicated, so...

Check the media ID with proper software: http://www.digitalFAQ.com/forum/show...ia-id-393.html

Don't get duped by the myth of "all discs are the same".

If the IDs are not the same, the discs are not the same. Period.

Most people with "electronics knowledge" are not aware of the manufacturing and hidden business aspects (product re-branding). That's simply outside their level of expertise.

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thanks again admin but sometimes the palce you are born makes the difference lol
I view the world as one community, so I tend to be more aware of things across oceans than most folks. I tend to stay pretty connected, or at least try to be.

Check the IDs, and see what you find.
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