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abswenson
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_ 		18. January 2006 @ 06:40 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I recently purchased a Dell XPS 200 and the specs say that it's supposed to be an 8X burner (NEC DVD+-RW ND-6500A) but I use DVD Shrink with Nero and when it allows me to pick the burn speeds it says 1.0x, 2.0x, 2.4x and Maximum. My mother has an 8x and she said it only takes her about 22 minutes to encode and burn the movie, it's taking me about 44 minutes, which leads me to believe it is only burning at 4x. She's using DVD Shrink and Nero.
How can I check on the burn speed of the burner installed? (oh, and I am using 1-8x JVC DVD-R disks.)
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2oldGeek
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_ 		18. January 2006 @ 07:46 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
@abswenson,
Welcome to afterdawn?
If you just purchased it then the firmware is probably out of date?
The easiest way to check is with DVDDecrypter (Free) download here:
http://home.comcast.net/~bbmayo/software.htm

Open Decrypter and go to Tools -> Drive -> Check for firmware updates
Download any newer firmware and install. That should take care of the problem..

While you?re at it down load this Guide and read up on the best discs to use. In my openion JVC are far from the best..
http://www.digitalfaq.com/media/dvdmedia.htm

Then download this little program to check the disc that you have to see who the real manufacturer is:
http://dvd.identifier.cdfreaks.com/

That way you?ll know where your discs fall in the disc food chain.. LOL

Happy Burning?

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arniebear
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_ 		18. January 2006 @ 07:52 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Also, check and make sure your DMA is enabled, here is a guide.

http://home.comcast.net/~bbmayo/checking%20DMA.pdf
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abswenson
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_ 		18. January 2006 @ 08:43 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
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While you?re at it down load this Guide and read up on the best discs to use. In my openion JVC are far from the best..
What is a good brand to use?? I am really new to all this.
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arniebear
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_ 		18. January 2006 @ 08:46 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Go with the name brands, Sony, Fuji, Maxell or Verbatim all can purchased retail. You can purchase the best media Taiyo Yuden online from reputable online dealers.

http://www.rima.com
http://www.supermediastore.com
http://www.mertiline.com
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abswenson
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_ 		18. January 2006 @ 08:49 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
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Also, check and make sure your DMA is enabled, here is a guide

I am nervous to do this, what it it totally f's up my computer??? Why do I need it to be in DMA??? (I told you I was a newbie)
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abswenson
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_ 		18. January 2006 @ 08:53 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
it says mine is Ultra DMA Mode 2, in the exapmle it says Mode 5...is this ok?
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abswenson
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_ 		18. January 2006 @ 08:57 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Also, it doesn't appear that there is new firmware out there for my burner....
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arniebear
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_ 		18. January 2006 @ 09:13 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
You want your computer to be in Ultra DMA it makes for a faster rate of data transfer. If there are no updates for your firmware then try using another brand of media and see if your burner will bunr at a faster rate.
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