I tested a dozen of blank DVD + R brands: the VERBATIM are the best in terms of stability to etching, compatibility with DVD-ROM drives and standalone players (DivX) and for their service life (my VERBATIM engraved in 2004 are impeccable unlike other brands whose contents are illegible). The cakebox 100 rooms at this price point is this an incredible deal, even with the postage. 10 DVD later and all my documents and pictures are engraved and finally stored away time. A tip: Protect your blank DVD (or engraved) sun exposure because they do not like sunbathing.