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BD-RE (25 and 50gb) Lifespan

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Big Liz

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I've tried to research this questions and don't see any answers within any of the forums. I currently use BD-RE discs for my images on my computer. I've used Sony, Panasonic and Verbatim discs, and use ImgBurn as my software. The first 5 to 10 burns on the discs seem flawless. Then I start having "validation" problems from about burn 10 to 20; this can be verified during playback of the movie (stopping,stuttering,etc). Then I eventually run into where the image cannot be burned (ImgBurn errors during burning).

I use an LG bluray burner (don't have the model number handy but it is common to what other members use; about 9 months old).

I know the manufacturers claim 1000's of rewrites, but is that BS? Is anybody else seeing this? Any input would be welcomed.
 
I've been using the same SL BD-RE at work for testing systems for over 2 years with no issues, and have 3 Panasonic DL BD-RE's that I've also been using for about the same amount of time
 
I've read quite a few of your posts Adbear and respect your opinion, so please give me your thoughts on the follow up question. Based on my symptoms, do you think it is a hardware problem with the burner, a firmware problem with the burner, some other hardware conflict (SATA Controller, etc.), or a possible software/operating system problem.

Win XP (with SP3 and other updates)
LG GGW-H20L Bluray burner (YL05 firmware)

Let me know if you need more info.
 
I'd need to know what motherboard you are using to start with
 
Tried to do a full erase with ImgBurn on a BD-RE DL that worked up until a couple of days ago. Failed. Below is the log:

I 21:48:25 ImgBurn Version 2.5.0.0 started!
I 21:48:25 Microsoft Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600 : Service Pack 3)
I 21:48:25 Total Physical Memory: 1,833,388 KB - Available: 802,364 KB
W 21:48:25 AnyDVD can interfere with ImgBurn's ability to verify accurately, please ensure it's disabled!
I 21:48:25 Initialising SPTI...
I 21:48:25 Searching for SCSI / ATAPI devices...
I 21:48:25 Found 2 DVD±RW/RAMs, 1 BD-ROM/HD DVD-ROM and 1 HD DVD-ROM/BD-RE!
I 21:48:50 Operation Started!
I 21:48:50 Device: [0:0:0] HL-DT-ST BD-RE GGW-H20L YL05 (L:) (ATA)
I 21:48:50 Media Type: BD-RE (Disc ID: TDKBLD-Wfa-00) (Speeds: 2x)
I 21:48:50 Quick Erase: No
I 21:48:50 Format Properly: Yes
I 21:48:50 Format Size: Preferred
I 21:48:50 Format With Full Certification: Yes
I 21:48:50 Format Without Spare Areas: Yes
I 21:48:50 Erasing Disc...
W 22:33:57 Potential 'WaitImmediateIO' Deferred Error - (24%, 0/4) - Format Command Failed
E 22:33:59 Failed to Erase Disc! - Reason: Format Command Failed
E 22:33:59 Operation Failed! - Duration: 00:45:08

Another FYI, I do disable AnyDVD when using ImgBurn.
 
You could try turning off AnyDVD, I never have it running when I'm burning discs
 
Also, in case the quality of the BD-RE's is a possible culprit, I am using Verbatim (manufactured by Mitsubishi). If you think the quality of these discs is questionable, I am definitely open to another brand.
 
Having AnyDVD completely off didn't make a difference.
 
Hi.

It seems I have a similar problem.

Same burner, same motherboard. I'm using vernbatim BDRE25 and tdkwfa-00 for BDRE50.

Did you sort out your problem ?

thank you
 
I have the same error when erasing/formating a LG BD-RE 25GB disc which came with the BE06 drive. I believe I have only burn on it twice without problem before. Some say the free disc is rubbish.

I 17:56:02 Operation Started!
I 17:56:02 Device: [0:0:0] HL-DT-ST BD-RE BE06LU10 YE05 (K:) (USB)
I 17:56:02 Media Type: BD-RE (Disc ID: LGEBRE-S01-00) (Speeds: 2x)
I 17:56:02 Quick Erase: No
I 17:56:02 Format Properly: Yes
I 17:56:02 Format Size: Preferred
I 17:56:02 Format With Full Certification: Yes
I 17:56:02 Format Without Spare Areas: No
I 17:56:02 Erasing Disc...
W 17:57:19 Potential 'WaitImmediateIO' Deferred Error - (0%, 0/4) - Cannot Read Medium - Unknown Format
E 17:57:21 Failed to Erase Disc! - Reason: Cannot Read Medium - Unknown Format
E 17:57:21 Operation Failed! - Duration: 00:01:19

Would very much like to know a fix if there is any as I have bought some spares of the same make. I am afraid to touch them now.
 
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