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areamike Joined: June 27, 2005 Status: Offline Posts: 787 Rep:

Litescribe DVD rewriter

Wed Aug 16, 2006 10:12:38 AM #21277 Perm Link

I've got a new DVD 16X Dual Layer Litescribe writer.
I have been reading up on this Litescribe technology. Pretty cool actually.
You burn your DVD, flip it over then burn a Label. No smudges, no ink...nice.

One thing I notice is the limitation of Media Suppliers. Are there any other compaines that make Litescribe DVDR/RW media that are not listed here.
http://www.lightscribe.com/products/index.aspx?id=106
Anyone had any experience with Litescribe?

If so, post your comments.

Edited at Thu Aug 17, 2006 3:14:59 AM

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Aron Schatz

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Re: Litescribe DVD rewriter

Wed Aug 16, 2006 10:51:43 AM #21278 Perm Link

In response to areamike #21277

I find it very gimmicky... I'd just rather use a label and have a standard DVD.

The media is expensive, isn't it?

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NTSCrZhao

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Re: Litescribe DVD rewriter

Wed Aug 16, 2006 10:54:54 AM #21282 Perm Link

In response to areamike #21277

Those are the only brands that carry lightscribe media. I think it is neat to use, but I'd rather use a label.

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Nihilistic Mystic Joined: December 19, 2005 Status: Offline Posts: 92 Rep:

Re: Litescribe DVD rewriter

Wed Aug 16, 2006 11:06:48 AM #21288 Perm Link

In response to areamike #21277

I have not seen media from any other supliers, moslty I only see HP and Memorex

There are 2 problems with LightScribe.
1. Money; The media is too expensive, usually about $1 a disc. Lightscribe has been out for a while now and this still has not come down much at all

2. Time; Simple text labels complete in about 2 to 5 minutes, but if you want to make the pretty full disk images you see in all the ad's it takes 20-35 minutes to create the label.

So even if the media was cheap i think I will stick to my trusty Sharpie.

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areamike Joined: June 27, 2005 Status: Offline Posts: 787 Rep:

Re[2]: Litescribe DVD rewriter

Wed Aug 16, 2006 11:16:41 AM #21289 Perm Link

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Said By Nihilistic Mystic
So even if the media was cheap i think I will stick to my trusty Sharpie.

Yeah, I likes my sharpie..'specially that nice little 'wiff' afterwards. Smile

I've been pricing it and your all about right. 1.00 per disc and they only come in Single layer at the moment. I guess the only advantage is never having to worry about alabel peeling or fading or smudging ever. However, again, the sharpie has never failed me...plus you can make your own cool art...BY HAND!..woot!

I may buy a few to see how they do just for my own personal curiosity's sake.

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Re[3]: Litescribe DVD rewriter

Wed Aug 16, 2006 11:57:41 AM #21301 Perm Link

In response to areamike #21289

There is no doubt that the Lightscribe media is much better than the cheap crap you can buy at many places. The label peeling off CDs is why many CDs are garbage.

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Re[4]: Litescribe DVD rewriter

Wed Aug 16, 2006 12:11:50 PM #21312 Perm Link

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While the media may be better, I'd use cheaper media and deal with the ramifications.

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Wed Aug 16, 2006 3:04:32 PM #21327 Perm Link

The lightscribe comes out looking a lot better. I also hate it when labels start to bubble and then make noise spinning around in the drive. I just use sharpes now. Its cheap and simple. I would use lightscribe if the media was cheaper.

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Wed Aug 16, 2006 5:00:05 PM #21340 Perm Link

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TEAC has come out with a personal use / small business version thermal disc printier. This is the same type of printer they use in those $5000 CD duplication rigs. It does single color CD printing, mutliple colors if you feel like switching ribbons in the middle of your print job. It goes for about $120, cartridges are about $20. It is fast and uses regular media.If I had an extra $120 burning a hole in my pocket I'd pick up one of these. I think I'd actually use this, I never use my Lightscribe.

Here's a review I found

http://www.emedialive.com/Articles/ReadArticle.aspx?CategoryID=26&ArticleID=10792

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Wed Aug 16, 2006 5:06:00 PM #21347 Perm Link

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I may actually pick that up. It isn't expensive and gets the job done.

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Wed Aug 16, 2006 5:10:50 PM #21349 Perm Link

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Here is another one, this is the one I was actually lookign for when I found the TEAC, a firend of mine has one of these. You can even do text label on the go with the built in keyboard.

http://www.proactionmedia.com/proddetail.asp?prod=E4075

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Re[3]: Litescribe DVD rewriter

Wed Aug 16, 2006 6:57:36 PM #21374 Perm Link

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Yeah, I used to do that with my CDs a lot. I drew a beautiful bong and a 40 on Sublime's 40oz to freedom. Or I usually have some kind of theme when I make a mix CD, so I'll draw a little doodle that goes with the theme. The Sharpie 4 pack with all the colors rules. Who needs all the other fancy crap.

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Thu Aug 17, 2006 5:22:50 AM #21385 Perm Link

In response to Yodasmokes #21374

I need to buy stock in Sharpie

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Aron Schatz

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Thu Aug 17, 2006 5:27:14 AM #21387 Perm Link

I use the Sharpie method all the time. It worked great since I started using CDRs.