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dual layer, double layer, what?
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gedrevist
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15. December 2004 @ 05:53 |
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I've just been given a dual layer DVD burner.
It seems some dual layer burners only write to *double layer* media, not *dual layer*. Is that true? And if so, is double layer just double-sided?
Also if so, why do they call them dual layer burners? Are they simply lying?
I'm confused. :(
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AfterDawn Addict
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15. December 2004 @ 11:05 |
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There are dual Format burners(use both + & - blank media). There are also dual layer burners that burn the larger capacity dual layer blank media. They are sometimes confused. You must have a dual layer burner to burn dual layer blanks. These blanks cost about $10. each. Regular blanks both + and - cost around $1.or less.
Dual layer and double layer are the same. Dual format doesn't mean it will burn dual layer.
Jerry
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AfterDawn Addict
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15. December 2004 @ 11:08 |
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Also the dual layer blanks have about twice the capacity of the regular +/- blanks. They are not dual sided, everything is burner on one side.
Jerry
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rroettger
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15. December 2004 @ 11:18 |
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Dual layer burner should also write on a single layer disc. You need to know what formats it will burn (plus + or - which is dash not minus, RW and Dual layer). I think DL is only a plus format.
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AfterDawn Addict
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15. December 2004 @ 12:16 |
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You are correct, DL is only in + format, for now anyway :>)
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gedrevist
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15. December 2004 @ 22:56 |
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Thanks heaps for the info. So dual layer is the same thing as 'double layer', OK.
$10 for the dual layer media though ??!!
You must be joking, I hope.
Because 2 single-layers would be about $2 or less, right? So, ummm... WHY $10 for those things???
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rroettger
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16. December 2004 @ 00:34 |
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New technology is never cheap at the start.
Prices range from $10 to 15 or 8 to 13 in bulk (25 to 50 discs).
I have had a DL burner for 6 months and have yet to try it out. When I first bought you could not even buy a disc to burn. One of these days I going to try one just for the hell of it.
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AfterDawn Addict
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16. December 2004 @ 05:04 |
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You can get DL Riteks here for 6.00-7.98 here:
http://www.meritline.com/dl-dvd-r-dual-layer-ritek.html
Considering DL media started out at 25.00 each only 5-6 months ago, this is a pretty significant drop in price. I look for it to be around 3.00 in a couple month's time as more and more companies jump into the fray.
GO VOLS !
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rroettger
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16. December 2004 @ 10:50 |
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Just ordered a 3 pack for $24.99 less $10 rebate.
$5 bucks apiece! I guess I will finally try out my DL burner.
Thanks bigorange
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16. December 2004 @ 14:23 |
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Think we'll ever see dual layer re-writable media?
This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 16. December 2004 @ 14:25
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