[MacDV] IDVDx for dual layer DVD burning in G5

[Gerhard]

One other thing I had to install Patch Burn before Apple Application 
were able to see the external burner.

Gerhard

On Apr 4, 2005, at 7:51 PM, Tivi.Theiveyanathan at csiro.au wrote:

> Hi all
>
> I heard from an APPLE salesperson that the superdrive that comes with
> the latest G5 machines are actually dual layer burners (it is a 
> rumour),
> although it is not disclosed/advertised by APPLE because the software 
> to
> burn dual layer DVDs has not been released (i.e IDVD or Toast for Mac).
> My questions are
>
> 1.  Is it true that the superdrive within the current G5 models is
> capable to burn dual DVDs.
>
> 2.  What software is currently available to export IMOVIE to IDVD and
> burn in dual layer DVDs in G5
>
> 3.  If not, can we expect APPLE to release  the new G5s with dual layer
> burners with software (IDVDx) in the near future i.e within the next 
> 2-3
> months.
>
> Thank you in advance
>
> tivi
>
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> Tivi Thivianathan