Dual Layer DVD+R discs - can anyone recommend a brand?

Given the price of writable dual layered DVDs, I don't want to waste my money. Can anyone tell me which brands are compatible with my iMac's Matshita superdrive?

sounds like you may have same model imac g5 as machine i bought for my daughter in august '05. it is an imac g5 ambient light 17” 2.0 ghz machine.
model # M9844LL/A. runs os 10.4.3.
do you have same model? even if not same model can you tell me what media you are using. can you use double sided DVD media? if so, what is the designation and what brand have you found best. same question for single sided media.
most folks find good results with verbatim media for mac - that is brand mac has shipped with new machines for some time now.
thanks - joe
original imac g4 15" fp superdrive, MODEL VERSION 6498 Mac OS X (10.4.3)

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