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    New Nc8430, how can I tell if my DVD is a lightscribe?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by jasba, Sep 20, 2006.

  1. jasba

    jasba Notebook Enthusiast

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    Just wondering, I ordered a pre-configured NC8430, model # EY 688, but I do not see anything that refers to a lightscribe DVD burner. I just burned my restore DVD's, but I would like to burn a label on them if possible, but I'm not sure if I have a lightscribe DVD burner, or if they are only available with the customizeable units from HP. My DVD burner is model # HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GMA-4082N. Loving this new lappy so far though!
     
    jasba, Sep 20, 2006
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  2. ZanyDog

    ZanyDog Notebook Guru

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    Well I have a dv9000t, so I'm not sure this applies. On mine it says LightScribe right on the DVD panel.

    Oh, plus I got preloaded software to support it, so you can look for that too.

    Zany
     
    ZanyDog, Sep 20, 2006
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    trakslacker Notebook Enthusiast

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    when you get it, the burner itself will have the LightScribe logo right on the bezel.
     
    trakslacker, Sep 20, 2006
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  4. jasba

    jasba Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks, No lightscribe on the bezel, and when I tried to load the software it didn't load, so I am assuming that means I just have a regular DVD burner. Oh well, not a deal breaker, just thought it might be cool to try it out. Just loaded Morrowind on it, difference in the graphics between this and my old thinkpad is amazing, but this thing gets hot sitting on my lap on the couch.....
     
    jasba, Sep 20, 2006
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  5. The graduate

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    I have a dv2000t that was configured w/o Lightscribe. However I found that HP bundled sonic software that supports lable burning too. So will this work fine on my system?
     
    The graduate, Sep 20, 2006
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    You can get a cheap OEM copy of Nero 6 on eBay which will include lightscribe software. Probably around $10.
     
    ZaZ, Sep 21, 2006
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    Luar Notebook Evangelist

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    If you bought your laptop through HP, Lightscribe is a customizable option.
     
    Luar, Sep 21, 2006
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  8. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    yup...you cannot get LightScribe with a preconfigured model. you must make a CTO build.
     
    Greg, Sep 21, 2006
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