> >> I have a problem reading CD-R disks on my 6500. The internal CD-ROM drive >> (CR-8024) doesn't recognize my CD-Rs. When I insert a CD-R disc, the system >> acts like it's frozen except for mouse movement. I can eject the disc >> manually by pressing the drive button and the system returns to normal. I'm >> on OS 8.6 using Apple CD/DVD driver version 1.2.2 (came w/ OS8.6). >> > I have a 5500 and at some point in the System upgrade path from 8 to 9 I > remember needing to use an older version of the Apple CD/DVD driver to get > CDR to mount. This disappeared for me when I got to 9. May apply to you too. > > Cant offer much more - you could try a trial of CD speed tools from Intech.
I've tried CD/DVD Speedtools with no effect. At this point, MOST data CD-Rs mount & read fine. I do get the occasional data CD-R that exhibits the same problem, perhaps related to a separate cause (like being burned from a 68K machine or OS7.X? Don't know). HOWEVER: With Audio CD-Rs, it appears to be a brand-related issue. From my exhaustive (well, 10-12 disks) testing, here's what I've determined: "Good" brands that read audio CD-R OK: "Imation"; "Kensiko"; "Kensington"; and "PNY Technologies". "Bad" brands where the system freezes (except for mouse movement) until pressing the eject button on the CD-ROM drive: "Memorex"; "Maxell"; and "Staples" brands. All of the CD-R's are the 700MB size except for the Maxell's which are the 650MB type. I haven't tried these "bad" CDs on my other Macs, but I will. I recently purchased some Sony 700MB, so I will test with them. Anyone else have a similar experience? -- PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive:<http://www.mail-archive.com/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
