[G4] Re: re dual layer DVD

[Kunga]

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