How can i tell if my laptop will write dual layer dvds?

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  1. Rise and Fall

    Rise and Fall Level IV

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    im wondering if it writes dual layer dvds, how would i check this?
     
    #1 Rise and Fall, Jun 20, 2010
  2. IamnotTOTG

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    It will say DL On the outside for the tray.
     
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  3. Rise and Fall

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    theres no tray, its one of those just slip the disk in
     
    #3 Rise and Fall, Jun 20, 2010
  4. assasin

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    Right click my computer->properties->device manager->Click DVD/cd rom drives..

    and with that model no displayed there google to find out whether it is a dual layer disc or not!!
     
    #4 assasin, Jun 20, 2010
  5. IamnotTOTG

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    Search (Bottom left) > Type in (Device Manager) > click Dvd/CD Drive - there it tells you the make and what it can burn.

    Like XXxXXXXx DVD RW DL ATA DEVICE
     
    #5 IamnotTOTG, Jun 20, 2010
  6. Rise and Fall

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    ya it doesnt say DL anywhere there

    so im assuming im screwed
     
    #6 Rise and Fall, Jun 20, 2010
  7. IamnotTOTG

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    Can you screenie it for me?
     
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  8. Rise and Fall

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    im also trying to use clonecd to burn iso files and the iso file isnt showing up when im browsing for the file to burn...
     
    #8 Rise and Fall, Jun 20, 2010
  9. IamnotTOTG

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    Use power iso, its much easier to use and i can guide you though it.
    Looking at that im pretty sure you do not have a Duel Layer Burner :(
     
    #9 IamnotTOTG, Jun 20, 2010
  10. Rise and Fall

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    damn i just checked my desktop and it doesnt say DL anywhere on the tray either

    im gonna have to get one put in now...how much would one cost to get?
     
    #10 Rise and Fall, Jun 20, 2010
  11. IamnotTOTG

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    Easiest thing in the world to replace. $15 Ebay jobby
     
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  12. Rise and Fall

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    perfect, any suggestions for one?
     
    #12 Rise and Fall, Jun 20, 2010
  13. Rundownandy

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    If you don't feel like voiding the warranty on your computer (if you have a warranty still), you can buy an external burner..
     
    #13 Rundownandy, Jun 20, 2010
  14. IamnotTOTG

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    Cheaper the better, DL disks are better when burnt at the lowest speeds, so budget models will do fine, i have a spare if you wanna swim to me.
     
    #14 IamnotTOTG, Jun 20, 2010
  15. Rise and Fall

    Rise and Fall Level IV

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    ya ive already replaced a bunch of things, im going on year 3 with it, so my warranty is up already

    im looking at externals now, but im gonna see what the options are

    well i do enjoy swimming

    haha ill check out the options and see whats best

    thanks
     
    #15 Rise and Fall, Jun 20, 2010
  16. IamnotTOTG

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    Where are you from, are you UK based?
     
    #16 IamnotTOTG, Jun 20, 2010
  17. Rise and Fall

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    nope, north american

    anyways turned out my dad just got an external dvd-r DL when he got his netbook since theres no cd drive in it, gonna test out burning with it now :)
     
    #17 Rise and Fall, Jun 20, 2010