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creagh
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_ 		31. August 2006 @ 14:43 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Right i have a
_NEC DVD+RW ND-2100AD
Dvd burner. im lookin for some way of making it write on blank dvd-r's. i dont want to use dvd+r's cause apperently they are not very compatable for what i need them for. so maybe i need firmware or to "flash it" (i have no idea what that means so tell me if your gonna reply ;) tnks)
so anyone with any info pls reply thanks!!!
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aabbccdd
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_ 		31. August 2006 @ 21:23 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
the firmware is basically the brain of the drive. do a firmware update at the website of your drive or go here.

http://forum.rpc1.org/dl_search.php
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Dunker
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_ 		31. August 2006 @ 21:54 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
That burner is a DVD+R only burner. NEC is Dell's OEM for DVD burners and they only made +R burners. No firmware upgrade is likely to change that, at least not reliably.

http://www.videohelp.com/dvdwriters.php?...5&Search=Search


I suggest buying a modern burner if you want to burn -Rs. Unfortunately, the burner you have doesn't even bitset the +Rs it generates so the potential for compatibility problems with this discs you burn is high. It's possible to use a hacked firmware from RPC1.org (see http://forum.rpc1.org/dl_firmware.php?download_id=1793)

The Benq 1650 is your best bet if buying a new drive.
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-Do you believe you own your computer and shouldn't be told what you can run and do? Then say *NO* to Microsoft Vista!
-Since half the questions here involve media problems, here ya go: Only use Verbatim or Taiyo-Yuden discs (get your TYs from Rima.com, not Supermediastore or meritline). Forget the rest, no matter what "brand" they sell under. Always burn at 4x speed regardless of the speed rating of this discs or your drive. If you have burn problems with these then you have to update your drive's firmware. For double-layer discs, only use Verbatim DVD+R DL and burn them at 2.4x speed.

This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 1. September 2006 @ 23:38
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