On Feb 17, 2010, at 4:11 PM, Bill Connelly wrote: > On Feb 16, 2010, at 10:20 AM, Bill Connelly wrote: >> On Feb 15, 2010, at 12:46 PM, [email protected] wrote: >> >>> It can mess up any where. The point here is if you can't get a good DL and >>> you have a playable SL >>> The most likely problem is the burner. I assume the rip is a .iso from MDRP, >>> >> >> I moved the Samsung to my QS 2002 Dual 1GHz, and found it to be sensitive to >> the length of my FW cable ... well, maybe. >> >> I changed from a long one (6 '), to a 1 ' one, and an overly lengthy rip >> (hours ...) became 21 minutes., the average for a ~ 7.5GB DVD. >> >> Then, after a few rips, it couldn't read a next disk's IFO, but moving the >> disk to my internal DVD RW, that reader could. Turning the Samsung off for >> awhile, and back on, and its "working" again. >> >> Feels like a firmware and / or hardware issue with the Samsung. >> >> Currently awaiting OWC's back to business day response. >> > > > Having a clean DVD to rip from is also an important factor. > > OWC has refused my request to replace the drive. > > I bought it in August 2009, so I guess they're in the right. > > Any hints on upgrading the firmware? > http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/Firmware/SingleModel.aspx?DriveId=1627 > > I will most likely need to resuscitate a Compaq Presario running Windoze 95 > ... and install the drive there? run the file from the referenced site? >
Well if you have to keep it I would use it for playback and ripping, and buy a Pioneer 118L for the heavy lifting there're not too expensive when you consider all the headaches so far. $28.00 to $34.00. John Carmonne Yorba Linda USA -- 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 [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
