Can I update my drive to read DL DVD-Rs?

Author: djsmokingjam
Date: 20-Jul-2007, 3:44 PM

Author: djsmokingjam
Time: 20-Jul-2007 3:44 PM
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Hi there,

My computer has a AOPEN DUW1608/ARR drive for recording DVDs/CDs, and I just bought a 5-pack of Verbatim dual layer DVD-Rs off Amazon. Unfortunately, I've only just found out (after receiving them in the post) that my drive does not read DL DVD-Rs, only DL DVD+Rs.

I've searched for a freeware update, but the most recent one seems to be from two years ago and doesn't cover DL DVD-Rs. Does anyone know a way I can make the drive read (and importantly, record on) the discs, or am I better off just returning them to Amazon and buying a pack of DVD+Rs? I'd rather not fork out money I don't have on a new drive. Any information I could be providing I'm not telling you, please let me know. Thanks.

Author: ReverendBeastly
Time: 20-Jul-2007 11:25 PM
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You could spend $30 on a pack of new DVD+Rs or you could spend $30 on a DL burner.

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Author: adywan
Time: 21-Jul-2007 10:39 AM
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I'd opt for a new burner. If there hasn't been a firmware update for 2 years you could find that you drive ends up having compatibility problems in the future with newer types of media.

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Author: Moth3r
Time: 24-Jul-2007 8:45 AM
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Notwithstanding any issues you have with your burner, you should avoid DL DVD-Rs anyway - it's much more difficult to set the layer break (according to the folks on the ImgBurn Support Forum). Return them if you can and get some Verbatim DL DVD+Rs instead.

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