[G4] Re: re dual layer DVD

[James Pacyga]

I installed a dvr-109 in my G4/500 AGP (sawtooth).  I have not gotten 
an 80 pin EIDE cable to try the 16x DVD write, but I did burn a 4.6Gb 
disk in 4mins with it and that is not to bad in my opinion...let me 
know if you try it and it works though...

jim


On May 29, 2005, at 12:28 AM, Kunga wrote:

> I'm sure you can write 16x. That's still extremely slow compared to 
> the bandwidth of your ata bus. Normally the 80 wire cable comes with 
> the drive. Shouldn't be a problem. Almost all DVD writers and players 
> can READ dual layer DVDs going way back. That's what motion picture 
> DVDs are. Yes dual layer DVDs should be playable in standard home DVD 
> players. But check the data base to be sure your player is dual layer 
> written compatible.
>
> <http://www.dvddemystified.com/dvdfaq.html>
>
> <http://www.videohelp.com/>
>
> Why didn't you share your question with the group? I am trying to help 
> everyone not just you. I think it was selfish of you to not put that 
> question to me on the group list. I am upset you felt your question 
> was not list worthy thus depriving the group of vital information they 
> may have an interest in without having to ask me later again. Do you 
> not understand that these lists are full of questions that most are 
> thinking but not asking?
>
> k
>
> On May 28, 2005, at 2:01 PM, Wayne Clodfelter wrote:
>
>> Hi Kunga,
>>
>> Saw your post re Pioneer 109s, I have a couple questions you may be 
>> able to answer, if you don't mind.
>>
>> Are dual layer discs playable in standard home DVD players, or do 
>> they have to list dual layer in their repertoire?
>>
>> I have a Sawtooth G4 and I suspect I may not achieve 16x write speed 
>> in this unit due to system or IDE bus limitations. Do you happen to 
>> know if this is true? A note on MacSales.com says an 80 wire IDE 
>> cable is required for 16x writes, but it does not say if it's simply 
>> a matter of replacing the cable. Perhaps an 80 wire cable will not 
>> work in my machine?
>>
>> Will appreciate anything you can tell me. Thanks.
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> Wayne Clodfelter
>> wayne at troutnc.com
>
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