OK I've a nice new Mac Book Pro. However I've noticed that it takes longer to write DVD's than my 3 year old Dell running XP.
Now part of the problem is that the Dell has a 16X writer, and a faster Hard Drive.
To write a 3.2Gb DVD the Mac takes 17 mins ( write and verify) whilst the Dell takes 11mins ( same parameters). Limiting the write speed to 8x on the Dell it's still quicker by about 4 mins.
Now my question is would an external DVD writer help speed things up. Or would using different DVD writing software such as Toast help?
Now part of the problem is that the Dell has a 16X writer, and a faster Hard Drive.
To write a 3.2Gb DVD the Mac takes 17 mins ( write and verify) whilst the Dell takes 11mins ( same parameters). Limiting the write speed to 8x on the Dell it's still quicker by about 4 mins.
Now my question is would an external DVD writer help speed things up. Or would using different DVD writing software such as Toast help?