Sony DRU500A, What media have worked?

I have not had any sucess with Memorex DVD-R and Verbatim DVD-R 2x. Sony DVD+RW and Verbatim DVD+R work fine. Anyone else?

actually in the case of verbatim there is a know compatablity problem that for some reason doesnt work with the DRU500A, it has been fixed but you might have an older batch sent out before the fix, you might wanna call verbatim and have them replace them.

I've also had problems with the Memorex DVD-Rs (all coasters, giving me an error at about 90%). I've ordered some dual-sided Primedisc (Ritek) that I'm gonna try once they arrive. I'll keep you guys updated.

I have done over 20 Ritek DVD-R burns w/ the DRU500a and not one coaster yet:)

vw671, what speed did you burn them at?? Just curious

1x, you don't have any other choice. The drive detects the speed of the media and will only burn at that speed. I'm sure given enough time someone will hack the firmware to disable this:)

Well users have been reported a lof of failure with this drive :eek: Especially with cheap media... And even some Verbatim X2 DVD-R do not work only in the Sony drive :(

Her'e's and idea...DONT use crap media. "garbage in, garbage out" what do you expect

I was able to get a Memorex DVD-R to work using Ulead DVD Workshop 1.2. I authored the DVD and then let it do the burning. Tested in PS2, but didnt work too well in computer. Strange! As far as that Verbatim issue.. that is a Verbatim issue, NOT Sony.

Yes it is weird, but if Verbatim is going through all the trouble of recalling their media, then they had something to do with it.