It's an 8X +/- R/RW, so should be compatible with most media. I asked for the media brand in another thread. Be industrious and download DVD Identifier (freeware) and give the manufacturer code as well as the brand. Some DVDs aren't worth bringing home. You're double posting. Mods will give you serious grief for the infraction. So go back to the original thread and post there. http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/1/156917#815574