Which Makes Of DVD-Rs work?

Hi Everyone
I've been trying to burn a DVD to disc, but keep getting a message saying that 'this type of media is not supported'. From reading through the postings I gather that the G4 iMacs are pre-set to burn at X4 and can be temperamental with many discs calibrated to faster speeds.
I've been trying to use Sony DVD-R, thinking, hey, it's a Sony burner in the machine but... well, it doesn't work. So much for logic.
My question is does anyone know of a make of DVD-R that works? I'm in the UK so brands need to be high profile and available internationally.
Thanks for your help and apologies if this question has been asked billions of times in the past (I did look, honestly).
David

Hi Ian, 
Took some time to come down to the ground and pop in here again eh? Nice to see you.
Where do you buy your Imation discs from?
cheers
mrtotes

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