Reviewed by: pugliese74 on 07-Sep-05 Rating:

Strengths:High capacity, can burn at 4X with my writer.

Weaknesses:Not cheap.

Summary:I burned all the 3 DVD at 4X with my new LG GSA-5163D, the result is perfect. They are not cheap but I think they worth the price. I got to buy them after I found a review that says my writer had given the best results with these DVD.

Reviewed by: Schnabe on 28-Aug-05 Rating:

Strengths:Quality Disks and Standard-sized Cases

Weaknesses:None so far

Summary:I have burned 3 discs so far, and these have worked without any problems. Finished discs play fine on my Sony DVD home theater player, as well as my two PCs.

Reviewed by: tengst on 18-Jul-05 Rating:

Strengths:Hi capacity...

Weaknesses:Hi price, slow burn...

Summary:The product performed as advertised in my Sony DRU-710A drive. The burn was successful, the capacity is there, etc. The price is still steep for DL discs and, of course, the speed isn\'t what the single layer discs are, but that\'s a technology issue, not a product/brand issue. Good, working discs for a good price (compared to other brands of the same product anyway). What more can you ask for?

Reviewed by: audient936 on 15-Jun-05 Rating:

Strengths:Huge capacity. They come with full size jewel cases. Very sturdy and dependable.

Weaknesses:None.

Summary:The best thing about these blank dvds are the dual layer 8.5 gig capacity. They are great for backing up a lot of large files, especially if you don\'t have a spare hard drive. I just started using this media a couple months ago, but Verbatim media has always been very dependable for me.

Reviewed by: jnshon on 10-Jun-05 Rating:

Strengths:I have found no compatibility problems with either PC DVD drives or set-top DVD players. High quality media.

Weaknesses:Expensive, but the prices should fall as the media becomes more common, the same way it did for the single layer DVD media.

Summary:For my Pioneer DVR-109, this is my first purchase of DL media, and I have had no problems at all. The burns are flawless and the read compatibility with all of my set-top DVD players (Sony, Panasonic) ,as well as several PC DVD-ROM drives is perfect.

Reviewed by: smallplace on 07-Jun-05 Rating:

Strengths:Very fast, lots of storage space

Weaknesses:None so far

Summary:Not all double layer disks are created equally. I picked up a package of disks (generic brand) at the low price of $9.99 and the speed and quality of the recording left a lot to be desired. I have no complaints about the Verbatim Discs (so far), despite the fact this product is somewhat pricey. That is because I shopped around on-line for the cheapest price for disks from manufacturers with a *good* reputation for making quality products and this time I am very satisfied with the purchase. In my opinion, this Verbatim product is a great choice among what else is out there; a consumer cannot go wrong with these disks.

Reviewed by: kaveh420 on 12-May-05 Rating:

Strengths:Dual-layer (8.5G capacity)DVD+R (ultimate compatability)AZO (durability and performance)

Weaknesses:None that I\'ve seen so far. The discs are rated 2.4X but thats as fast as my burner can burn dual-layer discs anyway.

Summary:I can now burn exact copies of my dual-layer DVDs without losing any extras or compressing! Works great plus both layers are advanced AZO which means ultimate performance and durability.

Reviewed by: yorker on 04-May-05 Rating:

Strengths:No coasters with this media, works great, excellent compatibility

Weaknesses:Cost and Slow write speed (2.4X)

Summary:I have used this media with a Philips DVD+RW Dual layer Drive and it has worked flawlessly every single time. Data backups are slow to write (2.4X) but you are assured of perfect discs and being able to back up 8.5 Gb of data on one disc is extremely useful for me. I have also used the discs to burn home movies and it has worked on at least 3 differnt DVD players with no trouble. I expect that cost will go down in the near future, making this an even better deal.

Reviewed by: zhuchok on 04-May-05 Rating:

Strengths:* High-capacity storage

Weaknesses:* Over-priced write-once media* Slow burning speed compared to the single-layer DVD+R media

Summary:The dual-layer DVD+R media technology is still in its infancy with a limited number of software products providing smooth support for it. Besides, one 8.5GB blank disk costs about as much as 5-10 competitively priced high-quality single-layer 4.7GB DVD+R disks. Unless you must make a backup copy of your favorite movie--of which no new originals are available for purchase--do not bother spending the time, money, and effort experimenting with the $5/piece dual-layer DVD+R disks. Finally, when calculating the costs and benefits of using this media, remember that an occasional $5 DVD+R DL is bound to end up in the garbage bin.

Reviewed by: joesuarez on 25-Apr-05 Rating:

Strengths:Double the capacity. Excellent compatibility and quality.

Weaknesses:2.4x burn speed.

Summary:When it comes to reliability, this is the product for you. This type of media is necessary for the store capacity. I have used this to back up data and transfer home movies. The results have been flawless. Compatibility is excellent, works well with my two PCs and my DVD players. Although the burn speed is a bit slow, it not a huge factor especially being new in the market. Actually I think it is more accurate because of the slow speed. The price a bit high, but that is always the case when new technology is introduced in today\'s market. Overall I am completely satisfied with the quality and the condition of this product. I am impressed with Verbatim and will continue to purchase products from them.

Reviewed by: sqlis on 19-Apr-05 Rating:

Strengths:High capacity storage, reliable burning, compatibility

Weaknesses:expensive, speed could be faster

Summary:Got these to burn video on my plextor 715A dvd dl drive. Burned without a hitch. The 8.4 gb is good enough for 4 hrs of SP quality video. Bought for about $5.50 per disc. Can\'t afford to make any burn errors. Will buy more if price is lower.

Reviewed by: Mike K. on 17-Apr-05 Rating:

Strengths:Double the space of regular dvd+rs

Weaknesses:none

Summary:Burned flawlessly with my Sony DRU-720A. The burns are great, and the read compatibility with my set-top Philips DVD player, as well as my PC DVD-ROM drives is perfect.

Reviewed by: bherma01 on 25-Mar-05 Rating:

Strengths:I always trust Verbatim products because of the company\'s reputation. Jewel cases are a must because these disks are high capacity and should be protected. Writable label.

Weaknesses:Lists the compatible write speed as 2.4X (~2.75Mb/sec), which is slower than the fastest DL burners on the market (4X, 5.5Mb/sec).

Summary:I needed some dual layer DVD+R disks to store large amounts of data, but I didn\'t want to pay an arm and a leg for them. This three-pack of DVD+R DL disks was perfect. Good price, good brand reputation, compatible with my hardware. Interestingly, the jewel case inserts and box are well labeled with \"For Use only in DVD+R DL Hardware\" to avoid confusion.

Reviewed by: Ade1 on 20-Mar-05 Rating:

Strengths:Extra capacity and compatibility (worked with both my NEC and IO drives)

Weaknesses:It is expensive

Summary:The DL disc is the way to go! The extra space makes a big difference. All the discs burnt properly and the play back of my vacation was super. The only problem is that the disk is very expensive.

Reviewed by: GTEvo8 on 20-Feb-05 Rating:

Strengths:Double the space of other DVDs, plus you don\'t have to turn over the disc to access the other layer...

Weaknesses:None..

Summary:Has burned flawlessly, and the burned disc continues to work after many uses...

There is a lifetime warranty, and I am sure that this product will continue to work for a long time..