I'm using Verbatim exclusively for DVD-R media at the moment and burning an average of about 500 a week with virtually no failures at all.

I've also used Mitsui and Taiyo Yuden with good success.

You may want to check out CD Dimensions instead of the local retailers...though if you're willing to deal with rebates the office and electronic stores can have better sale prices...

::::::: No disrespect to Axiom, but my favorite woofer is my yellow lab :::::::