--- You wrote: Has anyone actually installed an internal ata Panasonic DVR-A04 in a G3 Beige? Does the system recognize it as a Superdrive and allow iDVD to function?
Rich --- end of quote --- OK, here's an answer from: www.macbuyersguide.com/hardware/storage/SuperDrive.html *** Although Apple specifically disallows the use of iDVD with external DVD burners, it has been discovered that adding an aftermarket DVR-A03 or DVD-A04 to a Mac via an IDE connection allows the software to work correctly. The licensing issues surrounding such a scheme are a little hazy: we've heard it argued that any use of iDVD on any SuperDrive other than one shipped by Apple might contravene the license; however, Apple ships iDVD on the System Restore discs of even those G4 Macs without a SuperDrive, and an iDVD upgrade disc is available from the company for US$19.95. If this isn't fair enough licensing for you, the DVR-104 is compatible with Apple's DVD Studio Pro, Formac's Devideon Burner and Roxio's Toast 5 Titanium. ** I'd still love to talk to someone who's tried it. Rich -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> 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-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
