Why does it say DL DVD&plusmn;RW/CD-RW in the specs for optical drive if it doesnt write dvds?
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The laptop can write dvd's and cd's. anyone who says different doesn't know what the terminology means.I bought it and have no problems burning discs so far.
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It's a different format. I use +. I can make data discs for my computer, or a DVD (Video_TS) for my DVD player on the TV.
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It needs two USB ports to work. Regarding DL...the box says this...Compatible with CD-R/RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD+R DL and DVD-RAM discs.
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For some reason...no. It has a DVD-RW drive. Good question that most people may overlook. It should either say "Blu-Ray (or BD) Burner" or "BD-RW (ReWritable)." If you're not looking to write to blu-ray, it should say "BD-ROM" or just "Blu-Ray drive."
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Hi! These are in fact different than CD-RW discs. CD-RW discs are meant to be rewritten. Some burners require an audio specific type of disc like these. These are produced by Sony and while they work in a wide range of units and burners I wouldn't be able to say with 100% certainty they will work in every single one out there.Thanks!
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Yes,Optical Media SupportedDVD-RAM/±R/±RW 8x DVD M-DISC™Optical Drive TypeDVD-Writer
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It has a DVD RW drive, but I haven't used it yet so can't tell you how well it works.
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It is my understanding it is both a read and write optical drive, but I haven't actually used it to write a disk yet. Almost every laptop sold now with an optical drive is both a read/write drive. So I'd be really surprised if it wasn't. But I believe I saw some comments about missing tools for optical drives in Win 8. So you might have to get a 3rd party piece of software to use the hardware for some functions.
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HDMI: Yes Optical Drive Type: DVD-Writer Optical Media Supported: DVD-RAM/R/RW
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there is NO dvd or cdrw in it.. its i7 core and 8gb memory ddr3.. i bought external cd/dvdrw and works like a charm.. hope that answers ure question thomas
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I've been able to read dvd & cd-r disks and cd-rw disks. Having trouble trying to record on cd-r but not cd-rw.
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what dvd drive are you using? try updating the firmware on your dvd burner. These disk use the latest 1.2 lightscribe standard. can you describe more on the zero properly printed labels
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Cnythia: I hope I have helped you, just rember DVD+ or- R it is permenant RW means re-write, also only 2 movies should go on a DVD and you have the Option on your remote to go to 1.2.3,4.5 and 6 hour capacity settings. or ask pdouglass2222@aol.comBuy Sony DVDs thru amazon, Sony are the best, trust a recording engineer,,, I only use SONY 4.7 GB DVDs and I am not pushing Amazon but they give me what I order and dont sub some sub standard quality DVDs
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If referring to DVD -R; DVD+R, I do know that it does record on +R, haven't tried -R. I did all my recording on +RW
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This indicates a problem with the dvd drive It is not reading those chapters, so may only need cleaning, or something more . If so contact Panasonic service for whom in your area does work on them. Had this problem with older DVD- Ram discs In the future, use DVD-rw discs Sony quality . Do not use "bargain brands" they don't work well.
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their website tigerdirect.com says "Optical Drive Blu-Ray Player", no mentioning of BD-RW or Blue Ray Burner. This is another BS from Asus actually, they should list each custom spec on their website. But they just put generic model information only. Same issue with Wireless ac, some has it some don't and can't be sure.
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If you have them on a DVD and want to copy it this would work either on +/- Not sure how the RW format would perform.