IDVD image files not always burning using Disk Utility

I am using iDVD 06 to create media, from FCE .mov, and have been using the "Create DVD image file" option so that I can make quick copies for clients as needed. Recently a LOT of my gens, using Disk Utility, have been rejected as 'not verifiable' hence wasting a good disk. Some of them do get created successfully. I am currently using WINDATA DVD+R disks. Not sure if this is an iDVD problem or Disk Utility problem frankly. Have reverted back to creating multiple copies in iDVD after the initial 'slow' burn of the original. Thanks

I am currently using WINDATA DVD+R disks. Not sure if this is an iDVD problem or Disk Utility problem frankly
There is a third choice that I think is the most likely problem source - WINDATA DVD+R disks themselves.
I'm 'not big' on + media for single layer disks anyway, but if you are supplying clients with discs you burned, you really ought to use good quality media like Verbatim or Maxell.
BTW, I always recommend reducing the burn speed in Disk Utility to 4x or lower (I use 2x)
F Shippey

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As ever, you have choices.
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