Help me!!! Does my DVD write Dual Layer discs???

[cool_dude_prav]

My DVD is a LiteOn SOHW-1213S and its homepage is -> http://www.liteon.com/prod/getProduc...=1_7_13&pid=75

I want to know if my DVD player can WRITE aka BURN DVD dual layer Discs?
The site's page is very vague about the details... and I have already open Dual Layer DVDs like some movie DVDs, etc.

Please ennervate...
Praveen.

[deathvirus_me]

Well .. if it opens dual layer , then it should burn one also .. for trial get a chap dual layer dvd and test ...

BTW ... i checked the link .. and i think it'll definitely burn dual layer dvd's ...

[bharathbala2003]

Originally Posted by deathvirus_me

Well .. if it opens dual layer , then it should burn one also .. for trial get a chap dual layer dvd and test ...

BTW ... i checked the link .. and i think it'll definitely burn dual layer dvd's ...

well i dunno bout wat u said if it can read dual it can also write.. anyway ur dvd is dual layer writable for sure..

Originally Posted by the link you gave

12x 4x / 8x 4x + 48x 24x 48x Half-Height DVD-Dual

[Ch@0s]

http://www.cdspeed2000.com/go.php3?link=download.html

Download Nero infotool and check the capabilities yourself. AFAIK that drive does support Dual layer dvds.

[cool_dude_prav]

let me tell u... this sucks... really!!!!

I already had Nero InfoTool installed from the original CD which came bundled with the drive. But the analysis says that I cant even read DVD DLs... But then how the heck did I open the June issue's DVD - it was dual layer and also, a few other 4-in-1 movie combo DVDs, which were again DL DVDs... I dont have trust in that InfoTool... so my search continues...

BTW, thanks to all, and please do try to suggest some other way to find out... by then lemme see where I can get a damn cheap DL DVD...

Cheers,
Praveen.

[cyrux]

*damn cheap DL DVD* arent available in india...u have to spend at least 80 bucks to get them

[janitha]

deathvirus me wrote-
"Well .. if it opens dual layer , then it should burn one also"

I think this is not correct. Even my 5 year old LG DVD drive (not writer) plays the dual layer "Sound of Music" beautifully. But I think almost all DVD writers manufactured in the recent past are dual layer capable.

Cyrux wrote-
"*damn cheap DL DVD* arent available in india...u have to spend at least 80 bucks to get them"

I think you will not get it for Rs.80/- as of now. The prices quoted in the online stores are Rs.300/- and more.

[mukul]

if u have nero installed....

go for Nero info tool.....

or if u have Klite or ACE mega codecs installed .... look for info tool in it....

both give information about ur DVD writer or whatever u have.........

[Ch@0s]

The Chip DVD r whatever movie DVD u are talking about is a pressed DVD(DVD ROM/DVD Video) not a DVD+R DL.

[bharathbala2003]

a branded dual layer like moserbear n al costs u 280 bucks..locals wil cost u about 80-100 depends on shop n place.. get it in ritche st. it wil b da cheapest

[dIgItaL_BrAt]

Sorry,ur writer does not support writing to dual-layer media.
http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/sto...teon-sohw.html

[cool_dude_prav]

thanks @digital_brat...

am sad to hear so...

[janitha]

Originally Posted by cool_dude_prav

thanks @digital_brat...

am sad to hear so...

Why should you be sad?
Most of us are having dual layer capable writers, but practically none is using it due to the high cost of the media.

By the time DL disks become really cheap, you may be able to buy a new writer for Rs.1000/-.