Lightscribe Laser-Etched Disk

Lightscribe Discs

What is Lightscribe
The term, Lightscribe has been around for about 4 years, yet it is the most underrated, under-utilized, under-priced and under-stated technology that is available for your PC or Laptop. What is Lightscribe?
Basically, Lightscribe refers to an innovative, easy-to-use technology for creating simple, professional, labels on your DVD and CD media.  Lightscribe is a CD and DVD labeling technology. Lightscribe technology creates a laser-etched, professional-looking, custom label on your DVDs and CDs using the very same Lightscribe DVD or Lightscribe CD drive that you used to burn your photos, music, video and data. By now, you are probably asking, “What do I need,  how do I use lightscribe, and Where do I get lightscribe drives and where do I get Lightscribe CD and Lightscribe DVD Media? Where do I get Free Lightscribe Software?

What do I need?
Here is what you need to begin creating these nice looking, laser-etched custom labels on your DVDs and CDs.

One, a Lightscribe compatible DVD burner.
Two, Lightscribe DVD Media and Lightscribe CD Media. This simply means you will need DVD and CD Disks that are lightscribe compatible. They can be found at any store that carries computer accessories or for best prices check eBay links below.
Three, a Free Lightscribe Software program for creating your own labels.

See link: Free Lightscribe Software

Lightscribe DVD Disks

Lightscribe DVD Disks

If you recently bought a new laptop or desktop PC, there is a good chance you already have a Lightscribe DVD burner. Many of the latest brands; Dell, Gateway, HP, Compaq, Acer, etc, are already assembled with Lightscribe drives inside of them. HP was the first to begin using this technology about 3-4 years ago. It is very affordable and should be something that no PC or Laptop doesn’t have. If your computer does not have a Lightscribe DVD Drive, don’t despair, they are extremely affordable. We will show where to buy one at an affordable price at the end of the review. Suitable Lightscribe software, or free lightscribe software, of course, is available at no cost at all. If your computer came with a Lightscribe drive, chances are it has the necessary label software to use it.  Otherwise, you can find everything you need to begin creating great-looking Lightscribe labels right here: What is Lightscribe

How do I do it?
Let’s say you just created an MP3 or Audio CD and want to create your own label for it.
Once your Lightscribe CD or Lightscribe DVD is burned, you simply eject the disk, turn it over and re-insert into the Lightscribe DVD drive. Load your free, Lightscribe Labeling software, and you are ready to go. You can be simple and safe or as creative and bold as you want. The Lightscribe software will allow you to use your own custom images, pictures, clip art, fonts, logos, etc. You can make your Lightscribe labels as big or small as you want. Your only limitation is your own
imagination. Once you have the label the way you want it, choose the option that says, burn label, or create Lightscribe Disk label and you will have a professional looking disk in just a few minutes. Nothing could be easier and cleaner; no messy ink or labels to deal with or affix to your disks.

Where do I buy a Light Scribe Drive?
Visit our Lightscribe DVD page, or shop below for great deals on auction at eBay.

NEW! SAMSUNG LIGHTSCRIBE 22x DVD WRITER + 4 BONUS +NERO
NEW! SAMSUNG LIGHTSCRIBE 22x DVD WRITER + 4 BONUS +NERO
Paypal   US $19.95
LITEON 20X DVD R/RW IHAS220-08 SATA LIGHTSCRIBE BURNER
LITEON 20X DVD R/RW IHAS220-08 SATA LIGHTSCRIBE BURNER
Paypal   US $21.95
LG 22X DVD-RW LIGHTSCRIBE DVD BURNER Light Scribe DVD R
LG 22X DVD-RW LIGHTSCRIBE DVD BURNER Light Scribe DVD R
Paypal   US $28.56
NEW LG 22X LIGHTSCRIBE IDE DVD BURNER DVD-RW
NEW LG 22X LIGHTSCRIBE IDE DVD BURNER DVD-RW
Paypal   US $33.99
I/O Magic Lightscribe Internal DVD
I/O Magic Lightscribe Internal DVD
Paypal   US $15.00
Lite-On lightscribe DVD RW dl 18X/20X/22X burner writer
Lite-On lightscribe DVD RW dl 18X/20X/22X burner writer
Paypal   US $35.19
LITEON 20X DVD R/RW IHAS220-08 SATA LIGHTSCRIBE BURNER
LITEON 20X DVD R/RW IHAS220-08 SATA LIGHTSCRIBE BURNER
Paypal   US $21.95
Memorex 20X LightScribe DVD/CD External Reader/Drive
Memorex 20X LightScribe DVD/CD External Reader/Drive
Paypal   US $43.96
LG 22X SATA DVD BURNER LIGHTSCRIBE DUAL LAYER REWRITER
LG 22X SATA DVD BURNER LIGHTSCRIBE DUAL LAYER REWRITER
Paypal   US $26.65
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Where do I buy Lightscribe DVDs and CD Media?
Go find them yourself – hee hee – just kidding. Once again, Product Review & Ratings has gone to bat for you and located great pricing and deals on Lightscribe DVD and CD Media right here on Ebay:

25 Verbatim 16X Color LightScribe DVD-R Blank Media
25 Verbatim 16X Color LightScribe DVD-R Blank Media
Paypal   US $25.95
100 HP Lightscribe 16X DVD+R Blank Disc Media NEW v 1.2
100 HP Lightscribe 16X DVD+R Blank Disc Media NEW v 1.2
Paypal   US $41.99
100 Philips Lightscribe 16X DVD-R 4.7GB Ver 1.2
100 Philips Lightscribe 16X DVD-R 4.7GB Ver 1.2
Paypal   US $47.50
100 Philips Lightscribe 16X DVD+R 4.7GB Ver 1.2
100 Philips Lightscribe 16X DVD+R 4.7GB Ver 1.2
Paypal   US $47.50
100 Philips LightScribe CDR (CD-R) 52X 80Min/700MB
100 Philips LightScribe CDR (CD-R) 52X 80Min/700MB
Paypal   US $37.99
60 TDK LightScribe DVD+R 16X 4.7GB Brand New
60 TDK LightScribe DVD+R 16X 4.7GB Brand New
Paypal   US $19.99
Philips CD-R Lightscribe 52X Blank Disc Media x100 v1.2
Philips CD-R Lightscribe 52X Blank Disc Media x100 v1.2
Paypal   US $35.45
PHILIPS 16x lightscribe 4.7gb spindle DVD+R 25pk NEW
PHILIPS 16x lightscribe 4.7gb spindle DVD+R 25pk NEW
Paypal   US $14.99
PHILIPS CD-R 52x lightscribe 700mb/80min spindle 25pk ~
PHILIPS CD-R 52x lightscribe 700mb/80min spindle 25pk ~
Paypal   US $12.49
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