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    4x DVD+R burn speed on dv9000?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by SideSwipe, Jan 9, 2007.

  1. SideSwipe

    SideSwipe Notebook Virtuoso

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    I got a dv9081ea with a toshiba TS-L802A HD dvdrw on my laptop and I bought some imation 16x dvd+r discs but whenever i install them, i can only burn them at 4x. do i need some form of firmware upgrade? what firmware are you guys running? I think mine's HP18.
     
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    JM Mr. Misanthrope NBR Reviewer

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    The drive may say it can burn at 16x, but in real life, you rarely get 'listed' speeds.

    I've got an HP dvd940i drive, which says it can burn at 18x, but I haven't hit that in burning yet...
     
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Laptop drives don't usually get a lot of official firmware support since they are mostly OEM. A lot will depend on the quality of the media. You can use DVD Identifier to find out who makes the discs. It is likely not Imation. Look them up on DVDRHelp.com to see what experiences other users have had with them. Taiyo Yudens are widely considered to be the best blank discs, both CDs and DVDs.
     
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    SideSwipe Notebook Virtuoso

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    Yeah i doubt imation makes the discs themselves, theres only a few cd/dvd manufacturers out there and theyre probably rebranded. the thing is imation make some of the best ive used, better than the cheaper ones out there usually. and sure i shudnt expect 16x speeds but 4x is just too weird, even my old dell burned faster!
     
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    JM Mr. Misanthrope NBR Reviewer

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    Well, it could be the media as well.

    Try going with a good media type, like ZaZ suggested and see if that helps with the burn speed.
     
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    hmmm dvd identifier says theyre made by moser baier India Ltd?

    oh well i might try some others later, i got 48 left of these i can still use if i want
     
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