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    CF 51: DVD Multi or DVD ROM CD r/rw difference

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by hinge, Mar 16, 2011.

  1. hinge

    hinge Notebook Enthusiast

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    Is the DVD multi also a DVD burner while the DVD ROM isn't?
     
    hinge, Mar 16, 2011
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    Alex Super Moderator

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    Correct
    DVD Multi record on cd +dvd's
     
    Alex, Mar 16, 2011
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    Springfield Notebook Deity

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    Not always. My CF-74 OEM optical drive clearly says MULTI on its faceplate but only can read DVDs, not write them.
     
    Springfield, Mar 16, 2011
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    mnementh Crusty Ol' TinkerDwagon

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    The term "Multi-Drive" is an industry standard; it means it can burn both CD and DVD media. Look up the specs on your drive by model #; you may find that it's SUPPOSED to burn DVDs, but is defective. Alternately, you may find that you're supposed to have a drive that is DVD-Multi compatible, but someone put the Multi-labeled face on a non-multi-capable drive. Yes, I've seen stranger than that coming direct from the factory.

    mnem
    Mini-Multi-Moopty...
     
    mnementh, Mar 17, 2011
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