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fuches
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_ 		7. November 2005 @ 08:22 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I was reading an article about dual layer dvd burners saying that the DL DVD+R is compatible with most dvd players. I thought it was the DVD-R format that was compatible with dvd players. Regardless, I want to buy a newer, faster dvd burner, and want to make sure that which ever one I buy, is compatible with making movies that I can play on my home dvd player. Has anyone else heard the DL DVD+R being the compatible format? For the life of me, I can not remember which brand name of dvd burner they were talking about, and I can't remember where I read this article.

Any recommendations of dvd burners would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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thelox714
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_ 		7. November 2005 @ 08:35 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
if you can do the booktyping on that drive..
your best bet is to get the (+) format.

and booktype it

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fuches
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_ 		7. November 2005 @ 11:36 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I am new to the "dual layer" format. What does "booktype" mean? I looked it up in the glossary on this web site, but there is nothing there.
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fuches
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_ 		7. November 2005 @ 11:41 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Also, here is where I read the +R Dual Layer is dvd compatible.

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&...


It is a Sony writer - advertised at future shop.
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alkohol
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_ 		8. November 2005 @ 00:20 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
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What does "booktype" mean?
Hummmm.... let me see, I'll try alright. Book typing meaning you're changing the DVD+R/DVD+R DL or DVD+RW format into DVD-ROM in prior to burning, then once it's successfully burned, it will show as a DVD-ROM format and not DVD+R/DVD+R DL or DVD+RW anymore. It helps to fool your dvd player (any 2 years old or older) thinking that it's an original pressed DVD-ROM format, which by all means you did changed the book type into DVD-ROM.

Yes... DVD-ROM is the universal format for all functional dvd players, even all commercial dvds (original dvds and PS2 games are pressed as DVD-ROM), therefore, it should be pretty sweet playing on any of your dvd players.
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fuches
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_ 		8. November 2005 @ 04:45 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Thanks! How you explained it makes perfect sense. Now, if I want to make my own movies, or backup copies of existing movies, is there any brand name of a DVD Writer that is better then the other? Is there specific software I need in order to do this?
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soberfree
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_ 		9. November 2005 @ 22:09 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
With that price u should look into a plextor burner.
by the way can any1 show me how to book type my burner.. pioneer 108. thanx .
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kivory666
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_ 		9. November 2005 @ 22:55 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
@soberfree

i have PM'd u the instructions, but PROCEED AT YOUR OWN RISK...it HAS been done, but you must be careful and knowledgeable about cross-flashing before you begin...there is ALWAYS the risk of "frying your drive" and this will NATURALLY VOID your warranty completely~ :)

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soberfree
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_ 		10. November 2005 @ 05:05 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
thanx
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