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    V2000Z -R Dual Layer Support?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by fill2k, Jan 7, 2006.

  1. fill2k

    fill2k Notebook Consultant

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    Has anyone checked if their DVD writer supports dual layer in -R ?

    When I configured the laptop, I was under the impression that it supports dual layer both in -R and +R. Apparently, it supports only +R dual layer.

    btw, I have the Matsu****a UJ-840D.

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    fill2k, Jan 7, 2006
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  2. xAMDvsIntelx

    xAMDvsIntelx Notebook Deity

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    Well no. Your screenshot shows your drive to have the +/- symbol, so its R+ and R-.
     
    xAMDvsIntelx, Jan 7, 2006
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  3. fill2k

    fill2k Notebook Consultant

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    Actually if you check the screen shot again, DVD-R DL are not checked for both read and write.
     
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    Yaa, I see that. May(Hope) be firmware upgrades can fix it.
    But again I do not many -R DL media on the market. Do we?
     
    chinna_n, Jan 7, 2006
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    i checked nero infotool too and the DVD-R DL is checked but the DVD-RAM is not ... my drive is a Pioneer DVR-k15 that came with the v2000z cto.
     
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  6. fill2k

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    yeah, i know not many -R DL out there. I just wished that at least it's capable of reading -R DL. don't really care about writing -R DL.
     
    fill2k, Jan 7, 2006
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  7. fill2k

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    Is the Pioneer better than my Matsu****a?
    If yes, What are the chances of calling HP/Compaq and having it replaced with a Pioneer?

    How about other V200Z owners? What brand/model of DVD writer did you get?
     
    fill2k, Jan 7, 2006
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    I don't even have the option of DVD-R DL. What version of Nero Tool do you have (mine is 2.27)?
     
    vassil_98, Jan 7, 2006
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  9. fill2k

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    I'm using v3.02... came with Nero Ultra Ed 6.6
     
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    it is probably not better as the speed specs are the same. i ordered my notebook way back in july 2005 and they probably have different drives in stock back then.
     
    Neero, Jan 7, 2006
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