Im planning to buy a dvd writer. Which one should i Choose Sony,LG,Samsung or Pioneer? wht is dual layer dvd?
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You might want to check out Plextor.\n\nThey are expensive but are really good.\n\nWe use them here at my work. Sony's are also ok, but we've had more Sony's come back thant Plextor.
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you can try digital digest.com and check their forums.  They can answer almost any questions regarding dvd's..
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Traditionally, DVD's come with one 'working' layer i.e. the layer which stores the data. The other layer is blank and cannot be burnt to store data. This layer is used for labeling.\n\nNew Age DVD's, however, have two working layers. This means that one not only can store data on one layer, also on the reverse layer. In effect, if the single layer DVD can accommodate say 4.7GB,then a double (or dual) layer DVD will store 4.7 + 4.7 = 9.4 GB data.\n\nIn order to play the same, one needs a player to support dual layer disks (dual layer disks are heavier and need different hardware). Similarly one needs a dual layer disk recorder / writer to burn Dual Layer Disks.\n\nHope one finds this information useful.
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If your dvd burner is listed as "DVD +/- RW" then you can use either DVD-R or DVD+R discs. I'd recommend using DVD+R discs, generally speaking, the blanks are cheaper and can burn faster.
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This one is an excellent buy at $38 and supports dual-layer discs, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16827106013 and it comes with Nero and PowerDVD.
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A DVD R/W will definately work on a DVD -R Writer. U can also do a multi session on the Disk.Make sure to BURN the DVD's at a lower speed over the recomended Speed. this would ensure error free writing.
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Your best bet is to buy a REAL burner. Generic trashy third-rate brands like "Lite-on" and Sony arn't worth anything. (Sony simply re-packages third-rate drives with their logo)\n\nYou want a decent burner, get yourself a Plextor. Ask around, they make some of the best and most reliable burners on the market.
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not on a dvd drive, it has to be a dvd (re)writer. dvd writers can handle both, CDs and DVDs.
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i think you are using cobo drive which can write DVD it can read DVD but can write only CD-RW or CD-R but if you are using DVD-R then I think you have to convert your movie into DVD formate which is "VOB" then you can write DVD for more detail can mail me or online at\ngaraza_2000@yahoo.com
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Depends on the brand.  Check the warranty.  Also you get what you pay for.  Electronics in the DVD field are improving every day.  Six weeks from now there could be something new in this field.  Go to a reputable dealer and perhaps pay a bit more for the equipment you need rather than a 'cheepie'.
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Hi,\n\nNothing is for free. Can you explain further? Are you actually expecting someone to tell you where you can get a DVD writer at no cost? Be real.\n\nTry this site for reasonably priced DVD writers:\n\nhttp://www.salescircular.com
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DVD means 'Digitally Versatile Device'. It holds more capacity than a CD. A CD can hold 650MB to 700MB of data whereas a DVD can store upto 9GB of data depending on its type. Dual layered DVDs can hold more.\nDVD picture quality is better, and many of DVDs have Dolby Digital or DTS sound, which is much closer to the sound you experience in a movie theater.\nMany DVD movies have an on-screen index, where the creator of the DVD has labeled many of the significant parts of the movie, sometimes with a picture. With your remote, if you select the part of the movie you want to view, the DVD player will take you right to that part, with no need to rewind or fast-forward.\nDVD players are compatible with audio CDs.\nSome DVD movies have both the letterbox format, which fits wide-screen TVs, and the standard TV size format, so you can choose which way you want to watch the movie. \nDVD movies may have several soundtracks on them, and they may provide subtitles in different languages. Foreign movies may give you the choice between the version dubbed into your language, or the original soundtrack with subtitles in your language. \n\nThe Emprex drive that you have is capable of writing to blank CDs as well as blank DVDs. The discs that you can write to are CD-R, CD-RW, DVD R, and DVD RWs.\nHere is a link to simplify what I've said.\nhttp://www.dvddemystified.com/dvdfaq.html#4.3\nJust look at the table at the bottom.\n\nAlternatively you also maybe facing an issue with the writing software. Try another one like Nero or DVD maker.\nCheck if the Disc is empty.
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What type of disc did you use? In case it was DVD+R, not all DVD players read this format!\nFirst check what kind of discs the players support.
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you can use dvd writers program for this ,...
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I guess you want to have your cake and eat it too. Is it that hard to change the DVD? Why not get a DVD player that holds more than one disc? Also, the Pearl Harbor DVDs are already dual layer (I know since I have copied them to single layer discs) and you will have to compress them if you want to take them to one dual layer disc or two single layer discs. Just take the time to change the DVDs, it's easier.
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BenQ is okay.  LG is better.  Sony is good.  LiteOn is good.   I'd go with one of those last three first.\n\nSave yourself some money and check out a search engine like http://www.pricewatch.com or http://www.pricegrabber.com when you know which model of burner you want.\n\nCheck out http://www.anandtech.com and http://www.tomshardware.com for comparisons on different equipment including dvd burners and lots of other stuff.
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Dual Layer recording allows DVD-R and DVD+R discs to store significantly more data, up to 8.5 Gigabytes per disc, compared with 4.7 Gigabytes for single-layer discs. DVD-R DL was developed for the DVD Forum by Pioneer Corporation, DVD+R DL was developed for the DVD+RW Alliance by Sony.