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speed on cd-rs flexible?
i picked up some cd-rs at futile shop that said 40x on them. usually i see
them with 1x-40x but these just said 40x (cicero)? will they work in 4x and 8x cd writers like the other ones do? the guy at futile shop said yes but a friend said no so i'm looking for other opinions before i open the pack. |
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What in the world is "futile shop"? Your English is excellent, but it is a term I have not encountered in that sense. Judging from the message source, if he's based in Canada, it's probably a shot at the Canadian electronics chain Future Shop. "Futile Shop" probably isn't too far off when describing the competence of the salespeople at these stores :-) Nelson |
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Nelson Lee wrote:
What in the world is "futile shop"? Your English is excellent, but it is a term I have not encountered in that sense. Judging from the message source, if he's based in Canada, it's probably a shot at the Canadian electronics chain Future Shop. "Futile Shop" probably isn't too far off when describing the competence of the salespeople at these stores :-) I don't find .FZ in the usual lists, so I don't know where he's from. As for your other point, I recently wrote in a related group that the only source of information on CDs less reliable than the package in which you buy the media is the salesperson selling it to you. Mike -- http://www.mrichter.com/ |
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From: Mike Richter
Judging from the message source, if he's based in Canada, it's probably a shot at the Canadian electronics chain Future Shop. "Futile Shop" probably isn't too far off when describing the competence of the salespeople at these stores :-) I don't find .FZ in the usual lists, so I don't know where he's from. As for your other point, I recently wrote in a related group that the only source of information on CDs less reliable than the package in which you buy the media is the salesperson selling it to you. yes, i'm in canada but use .fz to deter spam which seems to find me regardless. futile shop is the common nickname for future shop as it's futile to look for answers there. you almost expect their "experts" will ask you if you want fries with that, as i think many of them worked at mcdonald's the previous day. thank you for your informative replies. |
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From: MCheu
In regards to your original query, the Cicero discs that FS sells are often CMC discs (not always, like everything else sold under that name, the manufacturer changes -- ALOT). The FS guy's probably right about them working in slower burners. The thing is, if you detest FS so much, why shop there? There are stores with much more knowledgeable staff, and those discs can be bought cheaper at real computer shops (under other brands, or unbranded). actually, locally, futile shop _is_ the cheapest around. other shops want at least $65. per 100 disks whereas futile shop sells the ciceros for $38 per 100. it was just lack of 1x- on the label that had me wondering. the prices and selection aren't bad at futile shop; it's just the employees in their 'men in black' suits look more like secret security than sales people. their knowledge is mostly what they can absorb off the manufacturer's promo sheets and if you ask them something a little out of the ordinary, they freeze. not one of them (there were 5 standing around) could tell me what 'progressive scan' was on a dvd player. even giving them the hint of 'interlaced vs non-interlaced' video still didn't jar any brain cells. to be fair, however, radio shrek ain't much better. |
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actually, locally, futile shop _is_ the cheapest around. other shops want at least $65. per 100 disks whereas futile shop sells the ciceros for $38 per 100. it was just lack of 1x- on the label that had me wondering. the prices and selection aren't bad at futile shop; it's just the employees in their 'men in black' suits look more like secret security than sales people. their knowledge is mostly what they can absorb off the manufacturer's promo sheets and if you ask them something a little out of the ordinary, they freeze. Here on the West Coast, Futile Shop is usually the most expensive place to get cd media. It's routinely much cheaper everywhere else. Is this typical of the Maritimes (I'm assuming this from the details)? Is it also the cheapest place to get hardware? Nelson |
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From: "Nelson Lee"
Here on the West Coast, Futile Shop is usually the most expensive place to get cd media. It's routinely much cheaper everywhere else. Is this typical of the Maritimes (I'm assuming this from the details)? Is it also the cheapest place to get hardware? futile shop is about the cheapest here in the maritimes. they offer lots of rebates which really bring the prices of stuff down so they're pretty competitive. staples and the local shops are all quite a bit behind. radio shrek is usually a lost cause with high prices and no-nothing staff. none of the big stores have anyone working for them who knows anything, however, so if you have questions, you need to get answers elsewhere. i feel guilty going to a small shop to ask for advice when i don't buy anything because their prices are too high so i feel better asking here on the internet. |
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