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iBook with external DVD-R burner
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Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Brighton, MA
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I am new to the world of Apple and am interested in purchasing a 900Mhz iBook to start my switch from the PC world. I am wondering if it is possible to use an external DVD-R burner via firewire with this computer and will I be able to install iDVD? Just to add more info, this burner is a Pioneer A04 in a firewire enclosure.
Thanks!
Brad
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Join Date: Jul 2001
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iDVD will not run on a G3 processor nor will it burn on a thirdparty external drive.
If you put that drive in a tower tho, it should be totally compatible.
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Join Date: Feb 2002
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As vvedge said, iDVD won't work on a G3 processor. However, other DVD writing reading capabilities exist. I haven't done much research on it, but seeing as MCE makes an internal SuperDrive upgrade for the iBook, other DVD-writing options exist. For example, OS X's built-in capabilities, or through third-party software like Toast.
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hmmm... I just managed to load iDVD on my G3 600mhz with the contentious "DVD Enabler" program that Apple forced off the market a year ago
http://news.com.com/2100-1023-955805.html
Actually I've gotten it to open and run but I haven't actually finished a project on it -- at any rate it works and isn't crashing on me. Managed it with both iDVD 2 and iDVD 3.
Still, can't you just compose stuff with iMovie and then find a free encode/burn program off macupdate or something?
I actually use Formac's program but was just curious to see if I could get iDVD to load. Formac's Devideon is integrated with iMovie and chapter markers as of their most recent software release.
http://www.formac.com/p_bin/?cid=sol...rives_devideon
They're basically the Pioneer 05 or 06 repectively, just encased in Formac's firewire enclosure and with their own software. Integrates well with their DV capture device too.
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Last edited by Volanges; Aug 18, 2003 at 10:03 PM.
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