Dual-Layer DVDs

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Dual-Layer DVDs

#1 Post by Onzo » Fri Jul 20, 2007 9:09 pm

How can I tell if the DVDRW drive on my T60P will read & write Dual-Layer DVDs? I can't find any information other than my base configuration on the Lenovo site.
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#2 Post by Pocket Aces » Fri Jul 20, 2007 9:19 pm

Show me a modern DVD writer that can't read and write dual layer DVDs. I hope you're aware that most games and movies are on those type of discs.
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#3 Post by rkawakami » Fri Jul 20, 2007 9:39 pm

Some "modern" DVD writers are not dual layer (DL). Yes, they can read DL disks but that does not necessarily mean that they can also write DL.

Do you have an FRU or model number for your drive?
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#4 Post by Onzo » Fri Jul 20, 2007 10:15 pm

The System Info under the Thinkpad Advantage Application shows:
Vendor:HL-DT-ST
Model: DVDRAM GSA-4083N
DVD-R: Write
DVD-RAM: Write
ThinkPad T540P
Intel i7 4700MQ
15.6 FHD (1920 x 1080)
NVDIA Ge Force GT 730
500 GB 7200rpm

ThinkPad T60P (8744C9U)
T7200 (2.0GHz)
15.4 WSXGA+ TFT
4GB SDRAM
250GB WD Black Hard Drive, 7200rpm
ATI® MOBILITY™ FireGL™ V5250 256MB

ThinkPad A20M
PIII (700Mhz)
512MB RAM
12GB Hard Drive

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#5 Post by Harryc » Fri Jul 20, 2007 10:25 pm

* Read capabilities
o CD-ROM (24x)
o DVD-ROM (8x)
* Write capabilities
o CD-R (24x)
o CD-RW (16x)
o DVD-R (8x)
o DVD-R DL (2x)
o DVD-RW (4x)
o DVD-RAM (3x)
o DVD+R (8x)
o DVD+R DL (2.4x)
o DVD+RW (4x)

Reference -
http://www.thinkwiki.org/wiki/UltraBay_ ... rner_Drive

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#6 Post by SkiBunny » Fri Jul 20, 2007 10:52 pm

The top-of-the-line X60 ($2400) i got last August came bundled with a docking station and optical that could NOT read nor write DL. i was peeved. The TAbook claimed it had DL. After many phone arguments and 3 months later, that puppy went back for 100% refund.

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#7 Post by Onzo » Fri Jul 20, 2007 11:02 pm

That's what I needed to know!
Thanks for the replies!!
ThinkPad T540P
Intel i7 4700MQ
15.6 FHD (1920 x 1080)
NVDIA Ge Force GT 730
500 GB 7200rpm

ThinkPad T60P (8744C9U)
T7200 (2.0GHz)
15.4 WSXGA+ TFT
4GB SDRAM
250GB WD Black Hard Drive, 7200rpm
ATI® MOBILITY™ FireGL™ V5250 256MB

ThinkPad A20M
PIII (700Mhz)
512MB RAM
12GB Hard Drive

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