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


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