This BLUE AZO Dye type of writing surface will yield cleaner pits and better compatibility and longer life span than other dyes. It guarantees high durability [up to 300 years], provides excellent compatibility with most CD-R/RW DRIVES and CD players and yields much less error rates. In addition, with its streaming fast burning speed capability and its big 80 minute/700MB capacity, it will be great for any application such as Audio, Video and Data. This is definitely is the DREAM CD-R media for anyone.