[pwrmacg4]

I have the 17" powerbook 1Ghz. I put in dvd-r disc and it didn't work. Does this use dvd-r or dvd+r discs?

[mduell]

Do you have the SuperDrive or the ComboDrive? The SuperDrive version can burn DVD-R at 1x.

[icruise]

And the combo drive doesn't burn DVDs at all, just to be clear. A DVD-R should work if you do have the Superdrive. What happened when you tried to use it?

[Andy8]

The 1GHz 17" Powerbooks only shipped with Superdrives.

You have to use DVD-R only, if you want to burn a DVD.

These superdrives are very temperamental with media types and brands so do not be surprised if you make a few different branded coasters before you get the right combination working.

You could of course just use Apple brand DVD-R's which will work without problem, apart from the dent they make in your bank balance :-)