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    Newer T61p - uses DVD-R or DVD+R?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by AnML, Apr 3, 2008.

  1. AnML

    AnML Notebook Enthusiast

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    I purchased a T61p within the last month and got the double-layer DVD burner option. Problem is the site isn't really specific about it, and I'm not sure myself.

    Does the T61p DVD burner work with DVD-R or DVD+R? And can it use DVD+RWs?

    Thanks
     
    AnML, Apr 3, 2008
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  2. f4ding

    f4ding Laptop Owner

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    You can use all of those formats you mentioned.
     
    f4ding, Apr 3, 2008
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  3. aiiee

    aiiee Notebook Geek

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    but not dvd+r dl, which is what I thought it would take given that it is 'dual-layer', but no, not a dual layer burner. that cost me $24 :0
     
    aiiee, Apr 4, 2008
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  4. f4ding

    f4ding Laptop Owner

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    Huh, why not? What does 'dual layer' means then?
     
    f4ding, Apr 5, 2008
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  5. Sir Travis D

    Sir Travis D Notebook Deity

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    you should be able to use dvd - and + dl's
     
    Sir Travis D, Apr 5, 2008
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  6. LaptopGuru

    LaptopGuru Notebook Evangelist

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    Dual Layers work for me. It's what I back up to.
     
    LaptopGuru, Apr 5, 2008
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  7. stevenkelby

    stevenkelby Notebook Consultant

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    Yeah, plus or minus?
     
    stevenkelby, Apr 5, 2008
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  8. MarkoD

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    Both formats work.
     
    MarkoD, Apr 5, 2008
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  9. LoneWolf15

    LoneWolf15 The Chairman

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    Today's DVD burners are multi-format (that is, +R and -R, +RW and -RW). They are also dual-layer write capable. The Lenovo T61 series is capable of all of these.
     
    LoneWolf15, Apr 5, 2008
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  10. GoodToGo

    GoodToGo Notebook Consultant

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    I think what the OP means is whether the dual layer burning capability extends to both +DL and -DL.
     
    GoodToGo, Apr 6, 2008
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  11. jooooeee

    jooooeee Stealth in disguise

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    Either will work.

    Hey I am over 700 posts.
     
    jooooeee, Apr 6, 2008
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