Are my DVD Drives locked to 2x?????

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    gaz_0001 Regular member

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    Hi There,
    I have read that some manufacturers lock their DVD Players/Recorders to 2x!? How do i know if mine are locked to 2x?? I have an Asus 16x DVD Reader and a Pioneer 106 Burner.

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    gaz_0001, Jan 22, 2004
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    Nephilim Moderator Staff Member

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    You can download a freeware app called DVD Info Pro that can test the read speeds of your drives along with a whole slew of other DVD-related info.

     
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    Nephilim - Do you know where i can get this program from?? I can not find it.
     
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    Nephilim Moderator Staff Member

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    Duh! I forgot the damn link :)
     
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    My drives are locked to 2x. I want to upgrade or unlock the firmware of my asus so that it can rip faster. Do you know where ican get more info on this or the actual program required? Thanks
     
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    I have still had no luck in finding the software or firmware required to unlock my Asus, can anyone help or does anyone know of a Good DVD reader available in the uk which can rip at speeds higher than 2x as standard??
     
    gaz_0001, Feb 4, 2004
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    I'm not in the U.K. but search for the Lite On LTD-165/166 - they go for a little over $30 here in the States. My read speeds start out at 5X and ramp up to 12X on a single layer disc with a total read time of just over six minutes.
     
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