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    Combo Dual Layer SuperMulti 8x8x4x2.4x +/- DVD R/RW

    Discussion in 'Other Manufacturers' started by wifi1, Sep 9, 2006.

  1. wifi1

    wifi1 Notebook Geek

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    Probably a stupid question, but which number is the write speed? I'm asssuming it's 8X?
     
    wifi1, Sep 9, 2006
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  2. saturnotaku

    saturnotaku Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    They're all write speeds.

    8x DVD+R
    8x DVD-R
    4x DVD+R dual layer
    2.4x DVD-R dual layer
     
    saturnotaku, Sep 9, 2006
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    hbomb174 Notebook Evangelist

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    he's right
     
    hbomb174, Sep 9, 2006
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  4. Goren

    Goren Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    speaking of multi burners, does anyone know what brand burner is used in the HGL30 and HEL 80?
     
    Goren, Sep 10, 2006
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  5. eggum

    eggum Notebook Enthusiast

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    My HEL80 has a Matshita UJ-850S according to Belarc Advisor. This agrees with the PowerPro L 8:15 specs on the PowerNotebooks.com website. Matshita is made by Panasonic.
     
    eggum, Sep 10, 2006
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    DanteDrac Notebook Consultant

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    My Hel-80 has the exact same DVD drive as eggum's. It says it is a DVD-RAM Matshita UJ-850S.
     
    DanteDrac, Sep 10, 2006
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