Suitable DVD+/- DL blanks for my iMac drive?

Derek Bowie · Derek Bowie #1 (**permalink**)

04-23-2011, 11:33 AM

I've tried TDK, Verbatim and JVC without success, there must be a brand that works with my iMac! The drive I use is as follows:

MATSHITA DVD-R UJ-875:

Firmware Revision: DB09
Interconnect: ATAPI
Burn Support: Yes (Apple Shipping Drive)
Cache: 2048 KB
Reads DVD: Yes
CD-Write: -R, -RW
DVD-Write: -R, -R DL, -RW, +R, +R DL, +RW
Write Strategies: CD-TAO, CD-SAO, DVD-DAO
Media: Insert media and refresh to show available burn speeds
Thanks in advance!
Cheers,
DB

Kevriano · Kevriano #2 (**permalink**)

04-23-2011, 12:57 PM

The only DL discs discs I have had success with are Imation, and a specific one too. I also have the same drive as you.
These are the ones I tried (the review is mine

):

Imation DVD+R Dual Layer 2.4x Speed Slim 8.5GB 10 Pack: Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories

Derek Bowie · Derek Bowie #3 (**permalink**)

04-23-2011, 02:05 PM

Splendid-thank you very much. What a fiasco that the burner is SO picky!

Kevriano · Kevriano #4 (**permalink**)

04-23-2011, 02:17 PM

Agreed, but DL burning is something of a dark art anyway, it really depends on what you are trying to burn.

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Member Since: Apr 23, 2011 Posts: 2	04-23-2011, 11:33 AM I've tried TDK, Verbatim and JVC without success, there must be a brand that works with my iMac! The drive I use is as follows: MATSHITA DVD-R UJ-875: Firmware Revision: DB09 Interconnect: ATAPI Burn Support: Yes (Apple Shipping Drive) Cache: 2048 KB Reads DVD: Yes CD-Write: -R, -RW DVD-Write: -R, -R DL, -RW, +R, +R DL, +RW Write Strategies: CD-TAO, CD-SAO, DVD-DAO Media: Insert media and refresh to show available burn speeds Thanks in advance! Cheers, DB
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