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teerexx52 · Apr 20, 2005, 03:07 PM

I recently bought an Imac with a Pioneer DVR-K04F superdrive in it. I have been unable to find any specs on it anywhere. Does anyone know anything about this drive? Thank you!

Luca Rescigno · Apr 20, 2005, 03:42 PM

http://www.pioneeraus.com.au/compute...riters/dvrk04/

The "F" at the end must be a designation that it is intended for OEM buyers, possibly signifying that certain features have been disabled through a modified firmware.

Chimpmaster · Apr 20, 2005, 07:24 PM

Originally Posted by Luca Rescigno

http://www.pioneeraus.com.au/compute...riters/dvrk04/

The "F" at the end must be a designation that it is intended for OEM buyers, possibly signifying that certain features have been disabled through a modified firmware.

Yeah I believe this is an older model and you will need a firmware upgrade available from pioneer's website to get it working "happily".

The latest model, which I just purchased, is the 109. I believe with the 104 out of the box, it is a little picky with dvd media and you might make a few coasters. With the right brands though, it should be fine.

teerexx52 · Apr 20, 2005, 08:37 PM

Originally Posted by Chimpmaster

Yeah I believe this is an older model and you will need a firmware upgrade available from pioneer's website to get it working "happily".

The latest model, which I just purchased, is the 109. I believe with the 104 out of the box, it is a little picky with dvd media and you might make a few coasters. With the right brands though, it should be fine.

I went to Pioneer's website but did not see a firmware upgrade. Can't figure why I am missing it

Stecchino · Apr 22, 2005, 11:30 AM

Teerexx52, I hate to butt in, but how recently did you buy your iMac G5? I ask because I'm trying to determine the SuperDrive model of the iMac G5 so I can upgrade.

Just trying to confirm that the DVR-K04 will work in my JUST-PURCHASED (4/21/2005) iMac G5 17" Combo Drive.

teerexx52 · Apr 22, 2005, 11:34 AM

No problem, I bought it 4/18/2005 from the Apple Store in Albany NY

Stecchino · Apr 22, 2005, 11:41 AM

Like I mentioned I just purchased mine 4/21/2005, so it's the same version of the iMac for sure (although mine is a refurbished unit). Thanks for the info.

Now I wonder if I should wait a bit until Pioneer releases a 16x DVD burner that would be compatible.

teerexx52 · Apr 22, 2005, 12:26 PM

Does yours have the same burner as mine? You can always wait and there will always be something more. I like the 20" I have very much. Gonna be happy no matter what they release next week or whenever

Stecchino · Apr 22, 2005, 02:25 PM

I just bought a 17" Combo-drive model. Having just learned that many iMac G5 parts are user-replaceable, I thought I'd see how much it would cost to upgrade to a SuperDrive in a few months or so.

I just visited Other World Computing for the first time and they actually market a whole bunch of after market upgrades and replacement parts including an iMac G5 SuperDrive for $180. Now, I might be able to buy a comparable part a bit cheaper elsewhere, but it's tempting because they'll give you cash for your original drive ($39 for the original iMac G5 combo drive.).

Stecchino · Apr 22, 2005, 04:49 PM

teerexx52, is your recently purchased 20" iMac a G4 or a G5?

teerexx52 · Apr 22, 2005, 04:56 PM

It is a G5