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    Question on DVD writing

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by ethung, Jul 7, 2007.

  1. ethung

    ethung Newbie

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    I configured my T61 with the "DVD Recordable 8x Max Dual Layer, Ultrabay Slim" option. I was wondering if anyone knows whether it takes DVD+R or DVD-R or both. Thanks.
     
    ethung, Jul 7, 2007
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  2. s4iscool

    s4iscool Notebook Deity

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    most modern ones can do both
     
    s4iscool, Jul 7, 2007
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    I have tried both and they both work perfectly.
     
    panteedropper, Jul 7, 2007
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  4. stallen

    stallen Thinkpad Woody

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    It will also do DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL (DL=Dual/Double Layer).
     
    stallen, Jul 7, 2007
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  5. Tony Rayford

    Tony Rayford Notebook Guru

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    Does anyone else's DVD drive run loud like mine?

    Its seriously annoying hearing the drive start up every 10 seconds while I'm watching a DVD. Hope theres a way to remedy it.
     
    Tony Rayford, Jul 8, 2007
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    Well, the DVD drive is constantly reading the disc, so that it can buffer and play the movie/show that you're watching. So either add some sound padding, or just deal with it.

    It's quite normal. Though, if it sounds really loud (random whirring thats louder than a nice low whir up that you hear when putting in a disc) then you might want to check it out. Try another laptop or desktop, if the sound is louder than that, then you know something might be up.
     
    kinkouin, Jul 8, 2007
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  7. stallen

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    A good program like anydvd has a feature called "speed control". It will slow the drive down while viewing DVDs. The DVD doesn't need to spin that fast just to view a DVD.
     
    stallen, Jul 8, 2007
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