[Ti] Read Dual Layer DVD's ?

[Glenn L. Austin]

On May 20, 2008, at 10:00 PM, Fred wrote:

>> From: Sam Ami <persip at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Ti] Read Dual Layer DVD's ?
>>
>> hi fred.
>>
>> i have a Powerbook5,7 G4 1.67Ghz
>> if the 845E has the factory capabilities to burn dual layer DVD's is
>> there a firmware patch to enable it...
>> the links you send belowneither confirm or deny the firmware option.
>
>>> What model book do you have...processor, etc.
>>> The 845E has the factory capabilities to burn dual layer but apple  
>>> disabled
>>> them in the models the used in their PowerBooks.  The 846 was used  
>>> in the
>>> last powerbook models...the 1.67 Hi-Res and it does have full dual  
>>> layer
>>> capabilities.
>>>
>>> This thread should be useful for info on this.
>>>
>>> http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=3948887
>>>
>>>
>>> This site should be useful for any info you might need on firmware,
>>> flashing, etc.  scroll down...look for your machine and see if  
>>> there is any
>>> firmware avail be for your model of drive.
>>>
>>> http://www.powerbook-fr.com/dossiers/dvd_region_free_en_article30.html
>
> Sorry...this is more for region free.  Not really needed with VLC.
> I am not sure if there is a firmware flash for your drive. You can  
> always
> order a new drive to replace yours  that is totally functional with  
> dual
> layer from, for example, OWC.  http/www.macsales.com
> Will ck and see.
> Cheers
> Fred


If dual-layer reading was "disabled," you couldn't play any movie  
longer than about 2 hours.

Dual-layer burning, on the other hand, can be disabled without  
affecting any other feature.

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