Why is there such a price difference
i've seen pricing from 13 cents each and up (for DVD)
I am talking about bulk packs, I know packageing and cases add to the costs
I'm I just paying for the name
2007-12-11 07:03:39 · 10 answers · asked by rvsreno 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
Storage Capacity, Speed, Brand, Packaging, and reliability are the factors which go into price.
A high capacity disk with a + rating able to perform at high speeds is more expensive than a low storage capacity, slower speed - rated disk.
2007-12-11 07:07:39 · answer #1 · answered by smedrik 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Theres a few factors. Like you said, packaging and casing changes the costs. Also, it depends how much space each DVD has and the speed too. If its rewritable its also probably going to be more. And of course, brand name always makes a difference in price.
2007-12-11 07:07:39 · answer #2 · answered by Cowman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what media you are after, if you want DVDs, you need to check whether your drive writes to DVD+R or DVD-R.
The best buy for Bulk media is to get a spindle of about 500-100. I find this cheaper then buying singular.
DVD+R generally tend to have better ink which could last up to one year longer than DVD-R. But on the brighter side, DVD-R are cheaper.
It is entirely up to you which you want to buy, but the more expensive, the better in this case.
2007-12-11 07:08:26 · answer #3 · answered by SWIFT 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may not notice, but the price also depends on the quality of the cds. They are not all exactly the same, even though they do the same thing. It also does with what brand the cds are. The pressings of the companys labels on the cds also depend on the price. Blanks cds that don't have the companys pressing on it, are usually the cheapest....
2007-12-11 07:08:27 · answer #4 · answered by Aux3000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some are actually better quality - a given factory may have higher production standards and better quality control
back when i started burning CD's I used to have problems with a certain brand having read problems (I should have known better, because back in the 70s and early 80s their blank cassette tapes were inferior as well, but they had eyecatching packaging)
2007-12-11 07:10:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you answered your own question.... Just paying for the name. I buy 'what is on sale' and have no problems and see no difference. I did have one spindle of Staples CDs that gave an error when recording (I tried several from the same spindle of 100) but other than that, no difference.
2007-12-11 07:10:15 · answer #6 · answered by pappy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mainly the namebrand. Sony will charge you extra for the same product just cuz it has their name. Or the specifications vary. The playback speed, HZs, quality, all that other good stuff.
2007-12-11 07:08:09 · answer #7 · answered by Mr. Jeeves Jr. ;) 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Name is the main factor, but the quality of the dye they use also play a big part as better quality dye = more reliable recording.
2007-12-11 07:06:53 · answer #8 · answered by Cupcake 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In some if not most cases you are paying for the name...but remember what the old carpenter said "You get what you pay for." No sarcasm intended.
2007-12-11 07:09:45 · answer #9 · answered by Brian Corso 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would just call it business and demand u know the most use u make of an item the tendency for it to cost higher....but then again if u need the item you'll still buy it its our nature...
2007-12-11 07:07:36 · answer #10 · answered by angel81 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋