[CUBE] DVD-Writer

[Sam]

I think iDVD will run, if you can get it, on a drive-less CPU. From 
iDVD you would not burn the disk, but create the TS_Video file and 
then use toast to burn. Toast will recognize most external firewire 
burners, I have a TDK 840 I use with my G4.

It may take awhile to encode (import to iDVD) on a 450 G4, many many 
hours for an hour of video i would guess. You may not be happy.  If 
you are serious about DVD, It may be much easier just to buy yourself 
a super drive equipped MAC, new or used.

Your other option may be to put one of those slot loading super 
drives used in powerbooks inside the Cube.

Again I have not tried it....  yet

Sam


>iDVD only works on internal superdrives. DVD Studio Pro is supposed 
>to have a simplified "iDVD-type" setting, but that app is expensive.
>Good luck
>On Jan 21, 2004, at 11:38 AM, Alex May wrote:
>
>>Hi Cubeists,
>>
>>Just slightly off topic...
>>
>>I have a TDK Cyclone 24x10x40 CD-RW which is external (firewire), how I
>>brought it.
>>
>>What I need is a DVD-writer to put my video portfolio stuff on. I've open
>>the enclosure and its really easy to put another drive in!
>>
>>Anyone done this before? I want to try and use iDVD and quickly make a DVD
>>for an interview in a few weeks time!
>>
>>I was thinking of either:
>>
>>Sony DWU-14A - 4x Dual -/+ drive
>>Pioneer DVR-106 (if I can get hold one one, didn't apple use these?!)
>>
>>Anyone got one? Or used iDVD on a 450mhz cube?! Am I being silly? Min. specs
>>are 733 G4?
>>
>>Thanks!
>>
>>Alex
>>