new Verbatim CDRs look like 45-rpm records

[ECOslin]

Digital Vinyl CD-R 80 Minute 10-Pack in Jewel Cases
Product Number : 94439 Capacity/Speed : 700MB/Multi-Speed
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Combining a retro look with the rugged quality and high-performance of today’s CD-R technology, Verbatim introduces Digital Vinyl CD-R, a recordable disc designed after the popular and groovy 45-rpm record format. These eye-catching discs are a great way to save delicate LP collections, burn your personal music mix or make a standout business presentation. The color-coded discs use Verbatim’s original Azo Blue technology for superior audio writing performance on CD burners and broad read compatibility on car CD players, home audio systems and portable CD players. Digital Vinyl CD-R’s are protected with a dual-layer anti-scratch coating that safeguards data for years to come and are backed by Verbatim’s Lifetime Warranty. So grab a blast from the past – Verbatim Digital Vinyl CD-R.

[Mike Temporale]

I've heard that the black cdr's skip less. (because less light is reflected off the surface, or so I'm told). Has anyone used these? Are they any better? or is it all a load?

[ECOslin]

Yep, black CDrs have worked better for me. I can get them read in my Stereo CD player and my Pioneer 6-pack in my truck. The cheap silver, of pretty much any brand, doesn't work in my Pioneer.

Using my Plextor 8/4/32A, I've been burning Memorex Black CD-R 700mb / 80 minute, to good effect.

I've been able to scrape the top layer off of about any CD. Does anyone make a CDr where the top layer is un-damageable?

Edward