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    queries about optical drive

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by hoodlum, Jan 10, 2008.

  1. hoodlum

    hoodlum Notebook Enthusiast

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    guys, my optical drive is dvd-rw and i just want to know what is my optical drive capable of..e.g +/-,dual etc...on the optical drive thrs a logo written DVD+R DL....is it dual?wats da way to know in details?thanks
     
    hoodlum, Jan 10, 2008
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    powerpack Notebook Prophet

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    SiSoft Sandra tells you a lot about components. I could tell you more but because you ask this question I think this is the best place to start. Things like looking up on MFG's website. Give it a run!
     
    powerpack, Jan 10, 2008
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  3. hoodlum

    hoodlum Notebook Enthusiast

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    thanks alot dude :) !!!
     
    hoodlum, Jan 10, 2008
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    hoodlum Notebook Enthusiast

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    anyone knows other ways???
     
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    klutchrider Notebook Evangelist

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    Check out the spec sheet of when you purchased it?
     
    klutchrider, Jan 10, 2008
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  6. hoodlum

    hoodlum Notebook Enthusiast

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    i checked it....its only written dvd-rw
     
    hoodlum, Jan 10, 2008
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  7. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    Try the Nero InfoTool. It gives a comprehensive set of info about the ODD.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Jan 10, 2008
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  8. hoodlum

    hoodlum Notebook Enthusiast

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    thnx john !!! :)
     
    hoodlum, Jan 10, 2008
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