Litescribe DVD rewriter

I've got a new DVD 16X Dual Layer Litescribe writer.
I have been reading up on this Litescribe technology. Pretty cool actually.
You burn your DVD, flip it over then burn a Label. No smudges, no ink...nice.

One thing I notice is the limitation of Media Suppliers. Are there any other compaines that make Litescribe DVDR/RW media that are not listed here.
http://www.lightscribe.com/products/index.aspx?id=106
Anyone had any experience with Litescribe?

If so, post your comments.

I find it very gimmicky... I'd just rather use a label and have a standard DVD.

The media is expensive, isn't it?

Those are the only brands that carry lightscribe media. I think it is neat to use, but I'd rather use a label.

I have not seen media from any other supliers, moslty I only see HP and Memorex

There are 2 problems with LightScribe.
1. Money; The media is too expensive, usually about $1 a disc. Lightscribe has been out for a while now and this still has not come down much at all

2. Time; Simple text labels complete in about 2 to 5 minutes, but if you want to make the pretty full disk images you see in all the ad's it takes 20-35 minutes to create the label.

So even if the media was cheap i think I will stick to my trusty Sharpie.

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So even if the media was cheap i think I will stick to my trusty Sharpie.

Yeah, I likes my sharpie..'specially that nice little 'wiff' afterwards.

I've been pricing it and your all about right. 1.00 per disc and they only come in Single layer at the moment. I guess the only advantage is never having to worry about alabel peeling or fading or smudging ever. However, again, the sharpie has never failed me...plus you can make your own cool art...BY HAND!..woot!

I may buy a few to see how they do just for my own personal curiosity's sake.

There is no doubt that the Lightscribe media is much better than the cheap crap you can buy at many places. The label peeling off CDs is why many CDs are garbage.

While the media may be better, I'd use cheaper media and deal with the ramifications.

The lightscribe comes out looking a lot better. I also hate it when labels start to bubble and then make noise spinning around in the drive. I just use sharpes now. Its cheap and simple. I would use lightscribe if the media was cheaper.

TEAC has come out with a personal use / small business version thermal disc printier. This is the same type of printer they use in those $5000 CD duplication rigs. It does single color CD printing, mutliple colors if you feel like switching ribbons in the middle of your print job. It goes for about $120, cartridges are about $20. It is fast and uses regular media.If I had an extra $120 burning a hole in my pocket I'd pick up one of these. I think I'd actually use this, I never use my Lightscribe.

Here's a review I found

http://www.emedialive.com/Articles/ReadArticle.aspx?CategoryID=26&ArticleID=10792

I may actually pick that up. It isn't expensive and gets the job done.

Here is another one, this is the one I was actually lookign for when I found the TEAC, a firend of mine has one of these. You can even do text label on the go with the built in keyboard.

http://www.proactionmedia.com/proddetail.asp?prod=E4075

Yeah, I used to do that with my CDs a lot. I drew a beautiful bong and a 40 on Sublime's 40oz to freedom. Or I usually have some kind of theme when I make a mix CD, so I'll draw a little doodle that goes with the theme. The Sharpie 4 pack with all the colors rules. Who needs all the other fancy crap.

I need to buy stock in Sharpie

I use the Sharpie method all the time. It worked great since I started using CDRs.