Hi Shaun, I don't know about the level of support for DVD writing on these new drives, and even if you can do it, there may be issues of reliability.
There are some DVD movies that have been produced with dual layer technology. I'd check first how one of these drives plays them. Even for commercially produced DVDs of this type, there can be quality control issues. Someone I know had problems with the movie "L.A. Confidential" that was issued as a dual layer DVD because in one part the "layer" for one part of the movie didn't play cleanly. That was some years ago, but I wouldn't entrust my data DVDs to this format without a whole lot more information (smile). I'd also check out media reliability reports before buying any blanks. And these drives may just work currently for playing pre-recorded dual-layer DVDs. Cheers, Esther On Dec 08, 2007, at 10:42AM, VaShaun Jones wrote: >So I can buy DVD's with 9 GB of storage? >On Dec 7, 2007, at 8:12 PM, Esther wrote: > >> Hi Dan and Shaun, >> >>> On Dec 7, 2007, at 3:04 PM, VaShaun Jones wrote: >>> >>>> What does double layered mean? >>> >>> That it will play DVDs that are double laired. >>> >> >> To be exact, Dan means that the Super Drive can handle the newer >> DVD formats where the data is written in two layers on the disc >> instead >> of just one, doubling the storage capacity. >> >> Cheers, >> >> Esther >> >>>> On Dec 7, 2007, at 4:42 PM, Dan Keys wrote: >>>> >>>>> Hello, >>>>> The Mac mini does not come with a Keyboard and Mouse. It is >>>>> necessary to order those at the time of purchase. Or if you already >>>>> have them, you will not need to order them. But the Apple Standard >>>>> keyboard would probably be best. >>>>> Also, you can get a Wireless keyboard and Mouse. >>>>> Additionally be aware that the Mac mini has a few other options to >>>>> consider at purchase. >>>>> It comes with 1 GB ram but you can order 2 GB. >>>>> You can get either a Combo CD drive or a Super CD Drive that reads >>>>> and writes CD and DVD and it is doublelaired. >>>>> It has 1 internal speaker. And if you want a screen that's also >>>>> something you can purchase. But again, if you already have either a >>>>> VGA or DVI ready monitor, you don't need to purchase a screen. Also >>>>> stereo speakers or headphones can be connected. >>>>> >>>>> If you purchase the Mac mini with the Apple Keyboard and Mighty >>>>> Mouse and 2 GB Memory and the Super Drive as well as a 160 GB hard >>>>> drive, it will be around $1300. >>>>> >> >> > > > >
