I will continue using the brands I do, but if I do have any problems, its a simple matter to just use a different brand.
That's fine. I don't care what you use if you're not having problems. I do care about people recommending Memorex to people that are having problems.
Recommended Blank Media
CD-Rs = Maxell CD-R
Pro (these are Taiyo Yudens with a protective coating), Verbatim Datalife Plus, and Taiyo Yuden
DVD±Rs = Maxell Broadcast Quality Series 8x (not regular junk Maxells you find everywhere . . . I'm not sure if these are being made anymore), Verbatim Datalife Plus (avoid Ritek made Verbatims), and Taiyo Yuden (not Valueline, not Trublu) 8x
DVD+R DLs = Verbatim made in Singapore (preferably not India) and MAM-A 8x only
dvd -R DL = useless format
These have a special anti-scratch coating:
1. Taiyo Yuden (That's) Triple Guard (sometimes called "Triple Coated" in the U.K.)
Good luck finding these in North America (someone may be able to special order them for you). They are sold in Japan.
2. Maxell Broadcast Quality -- very expensive and not easy to find (I'm not even sure if Maxell Japan still makes them)
Maxell (X-Treme) Protek also has an anti-scratch coating
3. Verbatim Videguard -- not cheap either, but you can find them at Amazon
4. It's possible that Mori Media in Japan also produces something with an anti-scratch coating, but I'm not overly familiar with Mori media (but Mori is another premium brand)
This stuff with anti-scratch coating may run anywhere from $2.80-$7 per blank