On Dec 7, 2008, at 10:27 AM, PeterH wrote:
> > > On Dec 7, 2008, at 7:08 AM, Linda wrote: > >>>> I've bought more RAM and Leopard. I also have a DVR-104PB that a >>>> friend >>>> gave me. >>> >>> Single-layer DVDs, only, and probably only - DVDs, not + DVDs. >>> >>> For my systems, I won't use anything less than a DVR-109. >> >> this drive was given to me so I have no out of pocket expense. >> Purchasing Leopard was a major expense so I doubt I'll spend more >> for a >> second drive. At least not right now. > > The downside with a burner as early as a 104 could be -R only, no +R. > > Early on in the transition from CDs to DVDs, the readers would accept > all media, if manufactured, but only -R, if burned. > > At one point, I had to "dual inventory" my burned media, because my > Macs only accepted -Rs, whereas my set-top boxes only accepted +Rs. > > So, in deciding to go with the 104, just be aware of the limitations > of its available formats. > I see, I was unaware there was more than one type of DVD. I think I'll just not bother to put this one in and wait till I can get something more current. thanks Linda in Ohio --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list?hl=en Low End Mac RSS feed at feed://lowendmac.com/feed.xml -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
