>> I had a TiBook 867mhz which I fitted a Super drive in from a 1ghz model.
>> 
>> I never had any problems burning any DVDs be it data or movies except on
>> cheap Tesco discs.
>> 
>> Simon

Hi Simon,

Perhaps I need to experiment more on settings.  Did you burn from Finder or
with Toast?  What settings?

R in Seattle
 
>> The cheapest Tesco discs are DVD-R. I always have better luck with DVD
>> +R personally.

Matt, thanks.  My disks are DVD-R.  I should try +.  Where to find them?
 
>> With DVD burning, there are a number of factors that will affect the
>> resulting success rate.
>> 
>> ...
>> My tip is reduce speed if you are getting coasters. If the drive us
>> rated at 8x, try 4x then 2x. If 2x fails, try a different program and
>> different media. Don't necessarily always stick with cheaper brands of
>> DVDs as that is asking for trouble. Find a brand and config that works
>> and stick with it.

Thanks again Matt.  Very comprehensive.  So much so I am saving yoru letter
as reference.   I love your tips and will try them.  I will report when
done.

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