In a message dated 2/5/05 11:37:27 AM Pacific Standard Time, mreid30@xxxxxxxxx writes: From now on I think I will stick to one brand (memorex dvd-r There's a pdf file in the CD included with the drive I got that includes a chart outlining the types of media and the brands recommended. Many are rebranded so you don't necessarily have to buy the most expensive versus "cheap" disks.