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  • TNT
    DVD Shrinker
    • Jan 2004
    • 1296

    LightScribe Comments.

    Anyone have experience with this?
    How's it look? is it hard to see from an angle?
    Is the resolution adequate?
    I was intrigued, but I haven't actually seen one in real life so I just wanted some opinions that I could trust.

    Thanks.

    TNT
    Beauty is in the eye of the Beer-Holder.
    I'm in shape. ROUND is a shape. - George Carlin

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  • MikeyBK
    Digital Video Maniac
    • Feb 2006
    • 1131

    #2
    Hey TNT,
    Lightscribe does have a unique look. It actually looks pretty nice and it will never smear. You could even emblazen a photo on there, I did it with a photo on a Photo CD and you can see pretty much all the detail.

    The only two down-side things are that 1; the discs are still kinda expensive, but they're coming down, and 2; it takes around 20+ minutes to burn the design onto the disc and the drive actully gets pretty hot.

    But it is a nice thing to have to make special DVDs with. I'm pretty sure there still is a sample lightscribe cover of the new Harry Potter movie at CDCovers.cc.
    MBK

    Antec 900 ATX Mid Tower
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    ABIT IP35 Pro LGA 775 Intel Motherboard
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    XFX GeForce 8600GT 256MB GDDR3 Video Card
    Patriot eXtreme Performance (2 x 1GB) DDR2 SDRAM
    Seagate Barracuda(Perpendicular Recording) 320GB SATA 3.0Gb

    *SAMSUNG 18X LightScribe SATA SH-S183L DVD±R
    *Sony DRU-810A IDE DVD±R
    *BenQ LS DW1655 IDE DVD±R

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    • TNT
      DVD Shrinker
      • Jan 2004
      • 1296

      #3
      Thanks. Sounds like it has potential as a toy.
      I remeber, a few years ago, Yamaha had a CD burner with T@2 (tatoo) technology. Printed designs in the unused portion of the disk. I wanted to get one, but never got around to it. Oh, well.
      Beauty is in the eye of the Beer-Holder.
      I'm in shape. ROUND is a shape. - George Carlin

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      • celtic_druid
        Digital Video Expert
        Digital Video Expert
        • Dec 2005
        • 514

        #4
        T@2 as I understand it has evolved into something like LightScribe. Uses blue top discs instead and is supposed to look better.

        If you are outside of the US my advice would be to just grab a Canon InkJet printer for your disc printing needs.

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        • TNT
          DVD Shrinker
          • Jan 2004
          • 1296

          #5
          I have an epson I'm quite happy with and a Casio thermal as well. I also have my trusty multicolored sharpie set. It's a hobby and I'm always looking for new things. Thanks guys.
          Beauty is in the eye of the Beer-Holder.
          I'm in shape. ROUND is a shape. - George Carlin

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          • MikeyBK
            Digital Video Maniac
            • Feb 2006
            • 1131

            #6
            Originally Posted by TNT
            I have an epson I'm quite happy with and a Casio thermal as well. I also have my trusty multicolored sharpie set. It's a hobby and I'm always looking for new things. Thanks guys.
            I figured 'you' should be the one to answer about your Epson and Casio since I remember the thread where you described all of that a few weeks back but I guess Celtic never got a chance to read it.
            BTW, Thanks for the suggestion about the alternative ink .

            And you're right, it is a nice 'toy' to have in your arsenal.
            MBK

            Antec 900 ATX Mid Tower
            Antec True Power Trio 650W PSU
            ABIT IP35 Pro LGA 775 Intel Motherboard
            Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 2.4GHz CPU (Overclocking @ 2.9GHz)
            XFX GeForce 8600GT 256MB GDDR3 Video Card
            Patriot eXtreme Performance (2 x 1GB) DDR2 SDRAM
            Seagate Barracuda(Perpendicular Recording) 320GB SATA 3.0Gb

            *SAMSUNG 18X LightScribe SATA SH-S183L DVD±R
            *Sony DRU-810A IDE DVD±R
            *BenQ LS DW1655 IDE DVD±R

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            • TNT
              DVD Shrinker
              • Jan 2004
              • 1296

              #7
              n/p I guess they worked out for you?
              Beauty is in the eye of the Beer-Holder.
              I'm in shape. ROUND is a shape. - George Carlin

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              • smkymntgrl
                Digital Video Technician
                Digital Video Technician
                • Feb 2005
                • 449

                #8
                I have an internal hp lightscribe burner. It came with the pc, wasn't really looking for a lightscribe but I have enjoyed using it.

                I can see it just fine at an angle and my eyesight is not 20/20 by any means!
                It definately does have a unique look on the discs. I have probably burnt about 10 dvds and 5 cds and have been really satisfied with the results so far. Mine came with Sonic Express Labeler which has templates, backgrounds, ect. and you can of course, import your own images.

                The cds are nice because you can burn the song titles on it and that looks much better then my other method ( black sharpie!).

                They do take about 20 or 30 minutes on average and something that is a large image takes longer depending on detail.

                They are still kinda of expensive so I save them for "special" discs. If the price keeps going down I will probably use them more. So far all I have used is the Verbatim lightscribe discs and they have been great.

                It's been a "fun toy" for me so far!
                Not a gotta have but a fun to have!
                Smkymntgrl

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                • BR7
                  He is coming to your little town!
                  • Aug 2005
                  • 2137

                  #9
                  I have LightScribe 640i it's great IMO the images come out very nice like smkymntgrl says it does take some time to put the image on the discs.The thing with me is I am a cheap bastard and dont like to pay extra for the discs so I dont use it often.I would recommend the HP DVD Writer 640i this thing has been a very dependable burner for me I have not had 1 bad disc from it and it's over a year old it does have bit set also
                  Last edited by BR7; 21 Mar 2006, 01:28 PM.

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                  • photo_angel2004
                    Queen of Digital Video
                    Queen of Digital Video
                    • Jan 2004
                    • 3558

                    #10
                    I dont even bother with printing on disc, I realy dont care what they look like as long as they play good.






                    IMGburn ** ** Nero 6.6.0.18 **Intelli Type Pro 6.1 **

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                    • smkymntgrl
                      Digital Video Technician
                      Digital Video Technician
                      • Feb 2005
                      • 449

                      #11
                      BR7 I'm cheap too. The cds and dvds were a x-mas present, I haven't bought any myself yet!

                      You're right photo_angel what really matters is how they play for sure! But it is handy for cd's and if they can look better I'm all for that.

                      It's like the old saying about why you climb a mountain (because it's there).
                      I have it, might as well use it.
                      Smkymntgrl

                      Check for Firmware Updates HERE.
                      Read THIS to Find Out How to Find and Post Your Nero Log.
                      READ the Golden Rules of Burning.


                      Knowledge Speaks, But Wisdom Listens
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                      • TNT
                        DVD Shrinker
                        • Jan 2004
                        • 1296

                        #12
                        Thanks for the replies guys.
                        Beauty is in the eye of the Beer-Holder.
                        I'm in shape. ROUND is a shape. - George Carlin

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