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    M1530 DVD drive writes 4x speed not 8x?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by hanime, May 15, 2008.

  1. hanime

    hanime Notebook Evangelist

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    I don't know what's the deal, but my laptop writes up to 4x speed for DVDs, not any more than that on average. What's up with that? I am using Nero 8 by the way.

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    hanime, May 15, 2008
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  2. hehe299792458

    hehe299792458 Notebook Deity

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    I get the same problem on my XPS1210
     
    hehe299792458, May 15, 2008
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  3. atbnet

    atbnet Notebook Prophet

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    What speed discs are you using?
     
    atbnet, May 15, 2008
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  4. hanime

    hanime Notebook Evangelist

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    The authentic Sony DVD+R ver. 1.3 (1x-16x speed).
     
    hanime, May 15, 2008
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    Which drive? I know my TEAC or whatever is horrible at burning ANYTHING, so I just don't bother.
     
    stevey5036, May 16, 2008
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  6. hanime

    hanime Notebook Evangelist

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    I have the Optiarc DVD+-RW.
     
    hanime, May 16, 2008
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    Since DVD-RW's have been available, there have always been certain inconsistencies in their rated capabilities and certain media.

    If Sony media isn't working, try Verbatim which are widely regarded as excellent in terms of quality and compatability. If you can, buy factory-direct Taiyo-Yuden (which many Verbatim discs are based on). They truly are the absolute best discs money can buy in terms of quality and longevity.
     
    VinylPusher, May 16, 2008
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    I second the suggestion of Verbatim. Probably the best R's I've ever used.
     
    rahx, May 16, 2008
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