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can you use any dvd burner on a mac?
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Nov 7, 2003, 11:18 AM
 
im looking at getting cheap dvd and burner and i cant understand whats so diff between a mac and a pc that dvd burners can be universal like hardrives are. if i can install the same IDE hardrive on my mac and pc than why cant i install the same IDE burner?
iMac G5 1.8 ghz 20in. 1.5 gigs RAM, 250 gig Harddrive, Fully Wireless
60 Gig Original Overpriced iPod photo
Power Mac G4 450 768 Megs RAM
5 Gig Original iPod (RIP 12-20-04) :(
     
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Nov 7, 2003, 12:06 PM
 
as far as I know I think they will all work but some may only work with toast or similar non-apple apps.
     
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Nov 7, 2003, 12:11 PM
 
Go to http://www.xlr8yourmac.com/ and you will find all the info you need. I just installed a NEC 1300 for $113. am waiting to try it out this weekend. Have burned a couple of Super video CD and have had no problems. Am using Toast 6 & 5.
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