[Steve SpotOn]

I was just about to purchase a new G4 with the DVD Writer and I'm hearing a few disturbing reports that the DVD's it writes (even with the Apple discs) are not compatible with many domestic DVD players. Anyone had any experience of this?

[jeffrone]

I haven't used the drive in a 733 but have used the OEM conterpart A103 drive, and had luck playing the DVD's on newer gen 3 and later drives without a problem I have not been able to play DVD's on some older DVD players. It hasen't been a big issue for me.

jeff

[GreenMnM]

There are two places to check for DVD-R compatibility. One (not very comprehensive) at:
http://www.apple.com/dvd/compatibility/

And a much nicer database of DVD drive compatibility at the VCD Helper Web site. The list was created to let people know what DVD players supported playing VCDs, but the list now includes compatibility with DVDR, CDR, CDRW, and even things like MP3 support!

http://www.vcdhelper.com/dvdplayers.php

The DVD Helper list is compiled by reader submissions.

-Doug