does this work on deep scrached dvds and how log will this last
1993350
I have used this on CDs and Wii games with pretty significant scratches. I have had 50/50 luck with them, when I've literally let it run for 20-30 minutes while sitting next to it and spraying the disc to keep it wet. If you're using an adapter for power and don't mind babysitting it, it's worth it to me. As to how long it will last... if you're meaning how long the device itself lasts, I had mine for 2 years before the plastic cogs that turn the disc wore down too much to spin anymore, and that was using it about once a month.
1993351
I found that it depends on how deep the scratch is, if the scratch is so deep that it reached the data layer, it will not work.. If it does work, it will last as long as its not scratched further.
1630812
Yes,with work. Most times, if you can get the surface smooth the data can be read, even if the scratch still appears to be there. This is the same machine used by dvd rental companies. I love my machine, and I have a huge dvd and cd collection.Hope this helps!
1382215
I'm not sure if it will work on that particular disc but I had a lot of CDs and DVDs that my kids scratched and most of them I was able to salvage with this device. I would suggest if you can find an a/c plug for it, that it works better than with batteries.
257577
The short answer is yes. The long answer is that you can record up to 2:40:45 using the standard (SP) quality setting. Even using a double layer disk, you can only get about 2 hours and 13 minutes at the high quality (HQ)setting. For most DVDs the SP setting on the 4.7GB disk looks great.
1564619
Yes. I'd reccomend it. Had it for a few months now and it has been reliable - with DVDs of all regions. I was a bit concerned at it was so inexpensive but it has worked out well.
44448
For one thing that I discovered a bit too late is that the DVD -R are hit an miss. A lot of people have had success with them, and I and a number of others haven't. I bought a package of 100 dics and not one works. I can store to them, some of them, but later can not access them on two different laptops including the one I used to burn to. I am now using the +R without issues, so far on the same laptops, which are ACER Aspire's: one running Vista and the other running WIN 7.
2165523
It should, although I haven't tried it. Most people want to go the other way around... Record on the hard drive (temporary) and archive onto DVD (temporary to semi-permanent to permanent, depending on the type of DVD disk.) May I ask why you would want to put something from a playable archived format onto a temporary unit?
1391823
I have has some success with it. It will ask you to download an add on. It is safe and it helps. I've had some newer DVD's that didn't work. Hope this helps. Otherwise, I highly recommend.
1313731
You must make sure that the blank DVD is at least as long as what you are trying to record. The same is true with CD's. If the blank isn't long enough, it will not record anything. Check with the blank DVD suppliers to see what is available. I know that Verbatim makes a 120 minute DVD+RW., and I have recorded successfully with it.
667664
I have not had any trouble with my disc copier, I have not copier a 3 hour dvd, what I have copied came out just fine.
2154291
My experience is limited and I do not have any experience with software other than Corel. I have used the DVD burner to create DVDs that will work on a DVD player. It seems to work OK. The picture quality was not as good as I get when I just save the data to my computer and watch it from there. However, I needed to burn some wedding videos for the bride and groom that they could watch on a TV. They seemed very happy with the videos. Overall I am very satisfied with this software.
1317190
Wish I could help, but I only have DVD RW disks. This machine works beautifully on those.
1456563
It will clean up many of the normal wear and tear scratches, but if it's a deep scratch, it won't. How do you know if it will or won't? Only way is to attempt it. It's not that expensive and it definitely will clean and repair disks that have never been cleaned at all. That is why I would recommend it.
925106
i've been using this system for burning dvd's for over two years now. what is really great ( at least for me) is that when i have the info to a cd or dvd, i can then make a duplicate very fast. i do a lot of different record keeping for members of my family. i do the recording in - super long play - mode. this gives me 8 hours and 7 minutes of play-back on each dvd. and i can make that copy in less than 20 minutes. with no hands on other than initial set-up. that's really exciting. hope this helps --- jim
1874554
I use these to record TV programs and I have only had a hand full not work. If you are using a DVD recorder like me it might be the recorder that doesnot work with these DVD. I bought a pack of Sony DVD+R and out of 10 only 1 worked. I bought these Amazon and TDK and have had very little trouble.
1089599
Double layer DVD's only have room for 3&3\4 hrs recording time not 4hrs. RW DVD's have multi format time/data record capability. Check the recorder manual to see it has this capability. Some later models probably have this capability. I am a fan of Sony DVD recorders. Sony set the standards and capablities, be wary of other brands. Some recorders are sensitive to DVD manufactures. Knowing your equipment is an absolute must. Happy times are ahead.
1872117
Mr., Miss, or Ms? To answer your question, I have used the disk cleaner in all my machines and so far so good. I also have an older DVD player plus an older DVD recorder plus my Blu-Ray and I have cleaned all of them OK. with the disk cleaner in question. My hobby is seeing and collecting movies so I use my machines many hours a month. The disk cleaner did a super job on all of them and restored them back to original operating condition. I cannot guaranty it will work on your machine but it did work on all mine. "RAF"