mjcntn Posted May 11, 2005 Report Share Posted May 11, 2005 just wondering if any one type of minidisc should be avoided. They're expensive to buy at future shop, and ebay has a ton of different types... okay, several. I was about to buy some TKD 80 minute ones, btu thought i would see if i could get a quick response on here.Thanks for any advice!-mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A440 Posted May 12, 2005 Report Share Posted May 12, 2005 Avoid Memorex and Hi-Space. Both are cheap and nasty (and widely available on Ebay because people are dumping them). TDK, Sony, Denon and most others should be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syrius Posted May 12, 2005 Report Share Posted May 12, 2005 Not to start a flame war, but why I have never had a problem with Memorex Minidiscs? Sure, some of them got dirty or scratched, but it was my own fault in that case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Low Volta Posted May 12, 2005 Report Share Posted May 12, 2005 I have recently read some problems mentioned of the 74 min TDKs with the plastic shutters getting jammed in newer machines (i.e. the MZRH-10) so perhaps a little caution when using these... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bratt Posted May 12, 2005 Report Share Posted May 12, 2005 I have recently read some problems mentioned of the 74 min TDKs with the plastic shutters getting jammed in newer machines (i.e. the MZRH-10) so perhaps a little caution when using these...←Only had problems with Hi-Space - had one jam in my car head unit due to the metal shutter breaking in the player! Managed to get it out though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jadeclaw Posted May 12, 2005 Report Share Posted May 12, 2005 @Syrius: Problems here with Memorex: Out of shape shutters, dropouts and read errors.@mjcntn: With the well known japanese brands, you are on the safe side.( Sony, TDK, Fuji, Maxell, etc. ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvadragon Posted May 12, 2005 Report Share Posted May 12, 2005 I currently use SOny and Panasonic, Panasonic is okay but i think i'll stick with Sony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bratt Posted May 12, 2005 Report Share Posted May 12, 2005 I currently use SOny and Panasonic, Panasonic is okay but i think i'll stick with Sony←Kinda changing the topic of the post but... I had a peek inside of a disc by sliding back the cover and saw that it was quite dusty on the underside - i.e. the side that the player reads. I've not had any probs with the disc (as in skipping) should I remove the dust, say with a lens brush? Or just leave it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saulmr Posted May 12, 2005 Report Share Posted May 12, 2005 (edited) I Own Memorex, Sony and Fuji. I'll try to steer away from memorex, they have a cheaper feeling. Fuji is OK, Sony Gold are my disks of choice now. Edited May 12, 2005 by saulmr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jadeclaw Posted May 13, 2005 Report Share Posted May 13, 2005 Kinda changing the topic of the post but... I had a peek inside of a disc by sliding back the cover and saw that it was quite dusty on the underside - i.e. the side that the player reads. I've not had any probs with the disc (as in skipping) should I remove the dust, say with a lens brush? Or just leave it?←I would say, yes, as the dust gets deposited inside the player.If the brush is clean and soft, you can use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishiyoshi Posted May 13, 2005 Report Share Posted May 13, 2005 Kinda changing the topic of the post but... I had a peek inside of a disc by sliding back the cover and saw that it was quite dusty on the underside - i.e. the side that the player reads. I've not had any probs with the disc (as in skipping) should I remove the dust, say with a lens brush? Or just leave it?←Or you could employ a photographic lens dust blower; a strong burst of air will do the job.Back to the topic: Don't forget AXIA. In my opinion, AXIA is one of the best; they are very innovative - have one of the best designs and its slip case build quality is impeccable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syrius Posted May 13, 2005 Report Share Posted May 13, 2005 Actually, I have had two Fuji discs suffer from chipping on the top side of the disc. When seen against a light source, they look like swiss cheese. And oddly enough, all that the Memorexes required was removing the debris with some air or lens tissue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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