[parsec]

Quick question.. I just got some Verbatim 2x speed DVD-R media, and I just remembered that there may be an issue with this? I did a search, and I seemed to find that if my superdrive was a pioneer, I wouldn't be able to without a firmware update. But, I have a matshita drive, rev D0C4. Will this work with the media I have or should I try to return it and get something else?

Thanks,

-p

[wallinbl]

Are you asking if you can use the media at all or if you can use it at 2x speed?

[parsec]

Originally posted by wallinbl:
Are you asking if you can use the media at all or if you can use it at 2x speed?

If I can use it at all

I know I can't burn at 2x with this drive, but I remember hearing about drive overheating issues with higher speed media or something like that..

[Finrock]

Yes, the 2x media will work just fine at 1x. I have been using 2x media from Apple and Maxell with no problems.

-Finrock

[Eug]

The issue is specific to Pioneer desktop drives. You can fry it if you use 4X media in a 2X burner if you don't upgrade the firmware first.

[parsec]

OK, Thanks guys. Nice to know I can use the dvd's I bought.

[Eug]

By the way, Apple doesn't even sell 1X media. Most of the better brand name media these days is 2X. Also, the TiBook drive is a Matsushita.