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The "Mod your MacBook" thread
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<blockquote data-quote="kaidomac" data-source="post: 212852" data-attributes="member: 15110"><p>Yes, that is correct. The MacBook <strong>cannot</strong> burn dual-layer/double-layer DVD discs; it can only read them. Also, it has a maximum 4x burn speed for any DVD disc. The reason for this is that the MacBooks are using a new 9.5mm optical drive, compared to the older 12.7mm optical drives. From my research, I believe that Apple is using the fastest slot-loading 9.5mm drive available. Here's a page with photos of both sizes:</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/85.1.9.html" target="_blank">http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/85.1.9.html</a></p><p></p><p>Given time, I'm sure that 8x dual-layer burners will be released in 9.5mm sizes, probably with Blu-Ray too eventually. I have to admit that I am disappointed at the 4x burn speed; 8x is enough for me even with the 16x desktop drives now available, but 4x is really taking a speed hit. Also, I'm not concerned about dual-layer discs - I have never once used them. I thought I would, but I've never need to, so that's not a big deal.</p><p></p><p>If you're interested in a getting a secondary drive, there are a couple options available. You can get an external slimline drive, for portability, or an external full-sized drive, for speed. LaCie has a number of good options available, check out their site here:</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.lacie.com/products/family.htm?id=10008" target="_blank">http://www.lacie.com/products/family.htm?id=10008</a></p><p></p><p>You can even get a drive with built-in LightScribe, for custom-burning labels on discs. I have a LightScribe drive in an external USB/Firewire case for my computer. You can build one yourself for even cheaper than buying one. Here's some links to good parts:</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16827101008" target="_blank">5.25" LightScribe drive</a> @ $45</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817145654" target="_blank">5.25" drive enclosure</a> (Firewire/USB 2.0) @ $45</p><p></p><p>I have this combination, but with the previous-generation LightScribe drive. Works great! Spending $90 on a super-fast CD/DVD burner with LightScribe isn't a bad way to blow your money <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="kaidomac, post: 212852, member: 15110"] Yes, that is correct. The MacBook [B]cannot[/B] burn dual-layer/double-layer DVD discs; it can only read them. Also, it has a maximum 4x burn speed for any DVD disc. The reason for this is that the MacBooks are using a new 9.5mm optical drive, compared to the older 12.7mm optical drives. From my research, I believe that Apple is using the fastest slot-loading 9.5mm drive available. Here's a page with photos of both sizes: [url]http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/85.1.9.html[/url] Given time, I'm sure that 8x dual-layer burners will be released in 9.5mm sizes, probably with Blu-Ray too eventually. I have to admit that I am disappointed at the 4x burn speed; 8x is enough for me even with the 16x desktop drives now available, but 4x is really taking a speed hit. Also, I'm not concerned about dual-layer discs - I have never once used them. I thought I would, but I've never need to, so that's not a big deal. If you're interested in a getting a secondary drive, there are a couple options available. You can get an external slimline drive, for portability, or an external full-sized drive, for speed. LaCie has a number of good options available, check out their site here: [url]http://www.lacie.com/products/family.htm?id=10008[/url] You can even get a drive with built-in LightScribe, for custom-burning labels on discs. I have a LightScribe drive in an external USB/Firewire case for my computer. You can build one yourself for even cheaper than buying one. Here's some links to good parts: [URL=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16827101008]5.25" LightScribe drive[/URL] @ $45 [URL=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817145654]5.25" drive enclosure[/URL] (Firewire/USB 2.0) @ $45 I have this combination, but with the previous-generation LightScribe drive. Works great! Spending $90 on a super-fast CD/DVD burner with LightScribe isn't a bad way to blow your money :) [/QUOTE]
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