>>Actually the Pismo will burn DVDs okay, just at slower speeds. > >I did not test that. Perhaps I will, later.
The 2X write test with the Pioneer DVR-K05 and the Pismo worked perfectly. 2X write was explicitly selected, overriding "best" write rate, although it appeared that the actual writing took less than one-half of the entire program's length. The test source was a movie which took the entire single-layer media. I noticed that even though the drives are rated 2.4X for dual-layer media, Roxio products use 2X. Or, perhaps that is a characteristic of those products ... displaying 2X even though 2.4X was used. Since dual-layer media is costing about $3.25 per unit, and single-layer media is costing about $0.25 per unit, I'll likely defer dual-layer internal testing for a later time. For now, I am pleased with 2X internal EIDE/UATA write and 8X external Firewire write. I believe reading and verification was done at "best" speed, but I have not confirmed that beyond reasonable doubt. -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[email protected]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
