Do Not Interpret Compatibility Of CDR As Quality

I know many of my friends who often complain about poor results of CDR recorders, publishers, printers or duplicators even of reputed brands. While other users of same discs printing and recording gadgets are satisfied and recommend the same brands in their community. Then, what is the wrong with unsatisfied users of discs burners and printers? The main responsible reason is poor knowledge about the basics of CDs. The cost of CDs has become so low that we hardly pay any serious attention towards its proper selection and we buy the CDRs that are easily available. Ultimately, blame comes to discs recorders and printers. Therefore, it is must to select the CD format that is best suitable to the requirements, existing gadgets and systems networking.

Almost all the CD-R manufacturers claim for providing ultimate quality CD-Rs on the basis of enhanced compatibility with all the leading brands of CD-Writers. It is a fact that compatibility and quality are two different aspects. Some users think that after burning up complete spindle, they did not get even a single coaster; hence, the quality of CDR is very good. It is just a misconception. This test verifies only the claim about better compatibility. With the advancement of technology, it has become easy for the CD-Writer manufacturers to design their hardware in accordance with almost all the popular brands of CD-R.

Real-life tests and practical experiences have revealed that low cost CD-Rs degrade too soon even if these are stored carefully. The quality of CD-R influences the life of CD-R. If you intend to save by using low cost CD-Rs, you may not get access to the recorded information just after few years.  RiverProAudio professionals conducted a research and concluded that average life of CDR is 10 years. But this conclusion depends upon many variables like temperature, handling style, light intensity, temperature and mechanical /magnetic stresses. The best parameter to judge the quality of CD is the claimed life. But, can you wait for ten years? Bulk users of these discs check the life by placing the discs in a chamber, where ageing effects are speeded up by controlled environmental conditions.

So many options and attractive sales tricks may easily confuse the les experienced buyers. The following table will help you to justify your decision:  

The popular factories of quality CD-R's are:

• CD Manufacturer    CD Brand
• Taiyo Yuden Company Limited Taiyo Yuden, 3M, Sony, Philips, Boeder & Imation
• TDK Corporation 3M, Pioneer, TDK & Yamaha
• Kodak Japan Limited BASF & Kodak
• Pioneer Video Corporation Pioneer
• Ricoh Company KAO & Ricoh

Which so ever disc brand you buy, do not compromise with quality just to save few dollars. Buy the branded CDRs only through authorized outlets that offer buy back guarantee.