[molarszbt18]

Hello,

I have a MATSHITA DVD-R UJ-857 aka Panasonic drive. I tried to do some searching for a firmware update and it seems there is none for this drive if the current version is:
4A0E

Am I wrong? I am hoping I can gain dual layer burn support with out having to buy a replacement internal one or external.

Thanks

[ibook_steve]

Probably a more important piece of information would be what machine you have.

Steve

[amazing]

you're in luck, you'll find firmware in this thread, but be sure to read all the warnings and instructions

The Firmware Page • View topic - MATHITA DVD-R UJ-857 FOR MACBOOKPRO

I didn't read the whole thread, so perhaps your mention of your firmware version indicates that this isn't possible?

[molarszbt18]

Problem I see is that my firmware is Firmware: 4A0E I did not read all the posts but so far no mention of my firmware version.

I have a MacBook Pro Core Duo 2 ghz which I think is rev B, could be wrong. I hope it can dual layer DVDs.

[ibook_steve]

According to MacTracker, if this is a Core Duo (not Core 2 Duo), then the drive cannot burn dual layer disks. All C2D machines have dual layer burners.

Steve

[amazing]

I really think your best solution is assembling an external burner that can be flashed. You'll have much, much faster burning and you'll be able to use when you eventually get a newer laptop.

[molarszbt18]

ibook_steve - thanks not the answer I was looking for

amazing - faster? How do you figure? I have an intel CD with FW 400 only.

Thanks

[amazing]

Definitely faster: Just look at the burning speeds on an internal superdrive and compare them to the burning speeds you'll get on an external burner in a fw-400 case. It's night and day.