Which Dual-Layer DVD's are apprpriate?

I need to get some dual-layer DVD's for my new Mini (2009), which should be arriving tomorrow. I was going to get Verbatims, since everyone seems to think they are among the most reliable. But which ones?
I was going to get DVD+R DL, but they come in 2.4x and 8x. Verbatim's website says that the 2.4x will write up to 6x, and the 8x will write up to 10x. That's already confusing enough. So which speed will work best with the new Mac Mini?
Thanks to anyone who may know.

I've been burning dvd's for 10+ years and Verbatim is the best(as long as they are still making their disc in Singapore anyways) media you can buy. Never had more than a handfun burns fail on me unlike other brands and those that did fail Verbatim sent me a replacement dvd dualayer. Anyways, in regards to your question it's a moot point since the drive won't let you burn any faster than what it's rated for so it looks like you are stuck at 6x speed at most. If you have this pioneer dvd burner in your mini anyways like mine:
http://www.pioneer-america.com/PUSA/Products/BusinessProducts/Blu-rayDisc+DVDWri ters/DVDComputerWriters/ci.DVR-TS08.Support?tab=E
Besides by burning at a slower speed the disc will be more likely to play in older drives and standalone dvd units. Only downside of course is the longer burn times.
p.s. I've heard that some mini's come with a Sony burner so you might want to check.
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