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    The SLOT-IN DVD burner

    Discussion in 'Other Manufacturers' started by CreX, Jan 11, 2008.

  1. CreX

    CreX Notebook Consultant

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    Hi!
    I took the SLOT-in DVD burner for my 6324w.

    1. It's a Samsung right? Doesn't say Samsung in the device manager
    2. Is there any firmware updates for it?
    3. Can it take 8cm mini CD/DVD?

    Thanks,


    CreX
     
    CreX, Jan 11, 2008
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  2. Amol

    Amol APH! NBR Reviewer

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    Slot loads that I know of cannot take mini CD/DVD. Most of them that are in the market cannot, and I wouldn't try my luck. TSSTCorp (assuming yours is a TSSTCorp) is a joint venture between Toshiba and Samsung, IIRC. For firmware updates, do a google search or something. Usually firmware updated for CD/DVD burners don't do much; but then again read the changelog before you do anything.
     
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  3. boko

    boko Notebook Consultant

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    i think you cant insert a mini dvd into the slot in dvd drive
     
    boko, Jan 11, 2008
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  4. ZeptoUK

    ZeptoUK Company Representative

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    It is a joint venture samsung/toshiba slot-in drive

    Edit: The 8cm disks will not work in the slot in drive
     
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  5. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    If you want 8cm support in slot in then your will need to get the SE-
    T084L (also Toshiba-Samsung) which is only available as an external unit. You then pull it apart and you will have a compatible bare slot-in burner which reads and writes 8cm discs and has Lightscribe. However, last time I looked, this burner was hard to find.

    John
     
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  6. CreX

    CreX Notebook Consultant

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    Okey! Thanks... good thing I bought DVD-RW discs on my way home from work then... just in case. :D
     
    CreX, Jan 11, 2008
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