Burn, Flip, Burn .. Ahhh No Ink....

This is the Freaking Sweetest thing! that I have ever been waiting for, its Freaking PERFECT.. I stopped using labels a few years ago because it is just too damn expensive.

On January 4, 2004, HP announced an innovative new technology to address the problem of labeling CDs and DVDs.

LightScribe technology allows consumers to create silk-screen quality labels on their CDs or DVDs by burning text and graphics directly onto a disc, eliminating the need for adhesive labels.

However, this seems to be an older Technology, But has yet to really catch on. I went looking around on the web to see How much this will cost, i.e. Hardware, Software and media. Suprisingly this setup isnt all that expenisive. Below is a price list of Hardware, Software and Media for the Lightscribe technology.

HARDWARE

• BenQ - Model #: DW1625 BLK OEM $ 59.99

  WRITE Speed
  DVD+R	16X
  DVD+RW	4X
  DVD-R	8X
  DVD-RW	4X
  CD-R	40X
  CD-RW	24X
  DVD+R DL	2.4X

• HP - Model #: DVD640I $ 75.00
  

  WRITE Speed
  DVD+R	16X
  DVD+RW	4X
  DVD-R	8X
  DVD-RW	4X
  CD-R	40X
  CD-RW	24X
  DVD+R DL	2.4X

SOFTWARE

• Nero
• Cyberlink
• Sonic
  
• InterVideo
• SureThing CD/DVD Labeler

MEDIA

• HP
• 8x 4.7GB LightScribe DVD+R Media, 5-pack
• Lightscribe CD-R 52x, 5-Pack

• Memorex
• DVD+R Light Scribe 10 Pack $ 13.99
• CD-R 80 LightScribe 10 Pack $ 5.99

• Imation
• 700MB 52X CD-R 30 Pack Disc $ 19.99

• Verbatim
• 4.7gb 8x DVD+R 10 Pack Spindle $ 12.99

You can spend under $100 bucks to start out. Most of US already have the software, its just a matter of getting the Hardware and Media for it. The cost of the hardware is very cheap, the current regular DVD Burners match what LightScribe Technology Capable DVD Burners offer and at a cheaper price. Although, I did read that DVD Media for this technology are in short supply, they are still available and can be purchased online or in store. For me, I've been looking for this kind of thing for a long while, and It is perfect! I shall be investing shortly. And with that said, I'll surely update when I do.

Source: LightScribe.com
Pricing Information: LightScribe.com & Newegg.com