[Ti] Read Dual Layer DVD's ?

[Sam Ami]

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.



On Wed, May 21, 2008 at 12:53 PM, Fred <fred at mindstate.com> wrote:
>> From: Sam Ami <persip at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Ti] Read Dual Layer DVD's ?
>>
>> thanks to all for replying...
>> it's a MATSHITADVD-R UJ-845E....how ill i know if my drive was firware
>> clocked to not allow DL burning and if so can i unlock it ?
>>
>> On Wed, May 21, 2008 at 1:15 AM, Fred <fred at mindstate.com> wrote:
>>>> From: Malcolm Cornelius <malcolm at fireflyuk.net>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Ti] Read Dual Layer DVD's ?
>
>
> 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
>
>
> Cheers
> Fred
>
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