Editorial Review:Item Description:Up to 48x Certified / Spindle Pack / For Computer CD Recorder (CDR) Drives / Permits One-Time Recording per CDR
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* Have a high burnout rate ...
Maxwell Model 648200 CD-R do not burn well on audio with my computer burner. Also, last shipment was totally damaged. Not exactly thrilled with this product. Expected more quality from Maxwell.
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* Repeat Order...again! ...
I've been partial to Maxell products for well over 30 years--since the days of analog cassettes--UD90s, even before XL-1, XL-2 & MX came onto the scene. The tapes were well-constructed and nearly all are still in my collection enjoying service with no loss in fidelity. I am a discerning audiophile. So far, I have had no problems with any of the CDs I have burned using this product. I will continue to trust the Maxell name for my musical archiving and recording needs. So, since my spindle is getting low, it's time to order again.
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* Not the worst, Not the best either ...
First, let me state that I had 100% perfect burns with each disc, and I burned all 100. However, that's not attributable to the quality of the discs themselves, just that my CD-RW was compatible with the discs. So why did I not give 5 stars?
The disks are not all that durable, which is fine if you are making incremental backups of data that you won't be keeping for extended periods of time. For LONG TERM storage though, I would not trust these. The film/dye they use has already shown some wear after only 1 month of delicate handling. Holes have started to appear in the dye causing read errors, chips have started showing around the edges (I keep them in hard plastic cases, no idea how they chipped).
One thing I wish all CD-R distributors would publish on the outside of their packaging, is the actual manufacturer of the discs. For instance, Maxell does not make these discs, RITEK does. Had only I known that before, I would not have purchased them (google "Ritek CDR quality" to discover why - they are not the most well regarded manufacturer).
My opinion? Kodak makes the best LONG TERM archival discs you can buy. You pay much more for Kodak disks, but if you really need safe storage for your photos or documents, it's worth the extra money for the peace of mind (and no, I don't work for kodak).
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* excellent ...
We check most of the CD's after we make a copy and the maxell cds haven't had a problem at all.
Recomend it for a quality purchase.
Tom
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* Great! ...
These Maxell CD-Rs are much better than Memorex. For music, it doesn't have any unwanted zzz....sounds like Memorex does, and is like live; for photos, it is vivid and fresh; for data, it copies the information correctly, smoothly. It's a little bit expensive than Memorex brand, but it is worth the money. Highly recommended.