On 04/10/09 2:03 PM, Kris Tilford wrote: > I've got a feeling this is a firmware issue. You'd need a Windows PC > to upgrade the firmware. The problem is that this DVD drive is a > relabeled BenQ drive, and it has the OEM (first version) of the > Philips firmware, so it's likely at least a couple years prior > firmware to the latest available firmware, which as far as I can tell > is the firmware for the BenQ model DW1650 version BCIC. There were > many upgrades for the BenQ version to this unit, and most people > report this is a good, solid performer, so if possible, I'd try to > cross-flash to the BenQ firmware, which seems to be a common thing to > do. > > Here are some links: > > <http://club.cdfreaks.com/f92/philips-dvd8801-187767/> > <http://club.cdfreaks.com/f92/new-benq-dw1650-firmware-bcic-released-support-discussion-thread-191970/index10.html > > > <http://www.firmwarehq.com/download_532-file_bcic.zip.html> > Kris, mighty Kris. What would this group be like without great people like yourself. Thanks so much. I will follow these links. I do have a windows machine here, that I've been slowly retiring as I compute on mac daily. This is just one of the hiccups that you've greatly helped me with. I will report back. Meanwhile, thanks so much. OK, let me get on my knees now and do some dirty work. Thanks a lot Kris!
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