playing dvd+dl dual layer discs

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    lcohen448 Member

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    I was thinking of buying a dvd+DL burner for my computer. How would I know if my stand alone dvd player supports those types of discs?
     
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    Typically the newer movies that come out are on a DL disc, if your player will play those it should play a burnt DL. Make sure to get the +R flavored blanks and booktype them for added compatability.
     
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    I dont know if this helps. I bought it last year. A Sony DVP-NS575p. Which program does booktype?
     
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    Nero will booktype automatically for you, DVD Decrypter and Imgburn will do it also, but you must set the booktype if your drive supports this feature. As mentioned above only +R discs can be booktyped. Take a look in my sig at this: http://my.afterdawn.com/locoeng/blog_entry.cfm/217
     
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    I will probably get the new sony dvd+DL burner this weekend. Do you think that supports booktyping?
     
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    It's a Sony 16x Internal Double-Layer DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive

    Model: DRU-820A

    then it says Oem: lite on.
     
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    If it says OEM Lite-On you are good to go, congrats.
     
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    Iam sorry i gave you the wrong drive.

    Sony DRU-820A
    OEM:BenQ
    Chipset:Matsushita

    Is that a good comapny?
     
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    Still good to go with a BenQ, actually a better drive than the Litey...congrats again.
     
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