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User Reviews about AmazonBasics 4.7 GB 16x DVD-R (100-Pack Spindle) [Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging]

Yesterday this 100 pack of dvd blanks was $16. Today it goes up to $34. Other reviewers have mentioned the same in the past. Why the big price swings amazon? Cost is cost and your costs don't double overnight so why raise the price for your consumers? Back to TDK for me I suppose. I certainly won't spend $34 on dvd blanks, ever. -- Why the huge price swings????

I purchased a spindle of these solely based on price. I wasn't sure what to expect in terms of quality, but so far I have been pleasantly surprised. I've burned about half the spindle so far in two separate computers and a 1st generation, standalone DVD recorder (Sony RDR-GX7)and haven't had a single failure. I teach public speaking, and I am using the DVD-Rs primarily to record and make copies of class sessions where students are doing speeches. I then make three copies of each class DVD and put them on reserve at the University library for students to sign out and view. So far, I haven't heard from either students or the library about any problems.

In a nutshell, I am very satisfied with the first half of the spindle! If I am an statistical irregularity, and have a lot of failures with the second half of the spindle, I'll update the review. -- Great value, no problems so far.

Good Stuff at a Great price.

Haven't had a single failure (yet). Have burned about 25 DVDs without any issues.
Write speed leaves a lot to be desired.

-- Everything you can ask for

arrived in great condition. the dvds copied great. i have no complaints, except maybe they should come to my house and copy everything for me.....and while you're at it....can you bring groceries? -- EXCELLENT

Product is good for the price....or at least it was back when they were introduced. I paid $18 for these months ago and now they are almost doubled in price now. I can find 100 DVD-Rs for less at my local stores and better quality....when they are on sale.

I don't know why they raised the price so much at amazon. I was going to but more amazon discs here but since they are actually more than local (and better quality discs when on sale) I'll just buy local. And, they are on sale here in many stores all of the time. Such as, Sony & Verbatim.

As for the discs themselves:

I had no problems with burns. 99% success rate with 2 new Sony dvd burners
(Sony Optiarc Black 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 12X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA DVD/CD Rewritable Drive - OEM)at Newegg.

BTW, Amazon's DVD+R DL are not good at all. 90% burn failure. Burned at lowest speed and firmware updated with brand new Sony burners. Never have problems with Verbatim, Sony, TDK, & Memorex so I know it was the Amazon discs.

Cons:
Only my preferences. The discs have a mirror finish which I do not like becuse it is hard to see what is written on the discs with a sharpie. Also, the case doesn't stop lock. They spin around and around....lock then unlock, lock then unlock. -- WTF!!! Price has almost doubled!!!