On Sun, Oct 4, 2009 at 11:52 PM, Kris Tilford <ktilfo...@cox.net> wrote: > > On Oct 4, 2009, at 10:58 PM, Stephen Conrad wrote: > >>> I thought the SuperDrive could read DVDs. Mine doesn't seem to >>> want to do that. > > Opps! The GCE-8240B ISN'T a SuperDrive, or even a Combo Drive, it's a > CD-RW drive ONLY, this means NO DVDs at all. Only CDs and CDRW media.
Hmmm, the cover of the case says SUPER DRIVE > >> Model: HL-DT-ST CD-RW GCE-8240B >> Revision: 1.05 > > Might want to update the firmware? > The "last" version was Revision: 1.08 available here: > <http://files.rpc1.org/index.php?act=view&id=1200> > > Normally, upgrading the firmware will give you better media > compatibility, and perhaps better burn characteristics. But I don't have access to a PC to update the Firmware > > The GCE-8240B is a 24x read, 10x write CDRW, so it's not too good by > modern 52x standards, but it's probably serviceable. To upgrade the > firmware you'd need to place the unit into a Windows PC, I don't think > there are any Macintosh update programs. -- Steve Conrad Henrietta, MO 64036 "The time has come for mankind to grow up and leave its cradle behind; to go forth and claim our place in outer space." - Capt. Henry Gloval (\__/) (='.'=) (")_(") Help Bunny Take Over The World! --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, 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 g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
