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Old 05-14-2006, 03:36 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Default What type of blank dvd media do i need to burn dvd's?

my dvd burners arnt double layer
do i haveta have a double layer dvd drive to burn dual layer dvd's?
i need 8.5 gb disks that are compatible with a Dvd+Rw drive
can u just flip the disks over?
heres the ones i found on newegg
blanks
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Yes you need a dual layer dvd burner to burn dual layer dvds thats how it works you cant burn it its doesnt flip over it jsut a one side disk that holds 8.5GB.
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Yes you need a dual layer burner for dual layer discs.
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Minus Media is better for Movies
Plus Media is better for Data.

As for Dual Layer Media. Most DVD players I have see have problems reading them.

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Yes you need a dual layer dvd burner to burn dual layer dvds thats how it works you cant burn it its doesnt flip over it jsut a one side disk that holds 8.5GB.
LOL! That statement reminds me of the good old days when i was creating creating high dencity floppy disk with my soldering iron.
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