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Next test done, scared. Will wait for word on it.

Now, while working on other projects, I'm running into issues with Nero burning software.

I have 2 DVD writers, and both are taking FOREVER to write/burn a DVD. Settings haven't changed. Have reinstalled Nero, but still no luck. Am looking at other Software. Any recommendations? I've read decent reviews of Roxio's latest effort, but I want to know from people who are using the varied softwares, what are your thoughts?

In a perfect world? I'm hoping to convert some AVIs I have, and have next to no audio sync issues. This is a big problem with Nero, but I'm not sure any others are better or worse for it.

I debated getting a new DVD writer, but the fact that the issue I'm having (VERY slow write time) is tied into the software, and not the burners. However, I did just install Gear's video burning software, and it's going pretty damn slow, too.

In a worst case, will call Dell tech support. If I could find my CDs for reinstall, I'd likely blow all my settings out and do a clean install, but that's not feasible right now. :-)

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[jmoriarty.livejournal.com]

At the risk of stating the obvious...Find out the specific name/model of the DVD burner and download (all hail Google) the latest drivers. Also check your CPU load if you don't have a Core Duo/dual processor PC.

Unfortunately, it's corporate budget season or I'd have time to hunt down some diagnostic s/w as well.

[per_solo]

From what I'm seeing? My drive doesn't exist. This is after having spent a bit of time on Memorex's site, looking for a firmware update. :-)

When going to Memorex's page, it says the model numbers of what they have. Which isn't what mine is. I believe, from having googled (google is my friend) that I have a Lite-On, branded with Memorex's name. YWS7, memorex, DDL. From what I'm finding, I'm hosed (which is actually, maybe, ok. I was looking at getting an HP Lightscribe, this may just be the incentive needed).

[toxico.livejournal.com]

It honestly depends on what's being burned. If, for example, you're seriously compressing/uncompressing video while burning it or ripping/burning, go mow the lawn or something. :P

That said, I can get you legal copies of a couple of things I use for video connversion. DVD authoring utilities, just by number of installed apps, are by far the majority on my systems.

A good DVD burner can be had for not much at all from Newegg these days. $30-40 will go far. Considering ordering one of these (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16827151136) for myself.

[per_solo]

I think you just sold me on that one, as I was just reading a review of it (and have Best Buy bucks to spare, as it looks like the one they have on sale)

Right now, I'm trying to take old cartoons that will never be released, and put those on discs. I'm not quite brave enough to try with the DL media I got on Black Friday, but am willing to keep trying with the normal media. And I'm down to the drive you mentioned, or this one at Circuit City.

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Specifications-of-HP-Internal-Super-Multi-DVD-Writer-DVD840RI/sem/rpsm/oid/146333/rpem/ccd/productDetailSpecification.do#tabs

Thanks for feedback.

Uh.....

[thedruidbear.livejournal.com]

....you say nothing has changed? I had some issues (fast and mostly slow burn times when my two CD (or DVD) burners were on the same controller. I would get a good burn sometimes, but more times than not, it would go down to 1X (and sometimes fail). When I separated the drives (putting them on separate cables on separate controllers), the problem cleared and now I get good burn speeds on both drives.

Peace,

Bear

Re: Uh.....

[per_solo]

Hmmm...wonder if I can do that here real quick, as a test. However, the more I read on this Lite-On badged as a memorex, the more I read that there is no firmware upgrade, so that can create its own problems.

Still, worth the shot of disconnecting the other drive. :-P

[toxico.livejournal.com]

Careful with the DL discs, some will work in your DVD player and some won't. I have had issues ranging from only audio playing in some players and freezing in places (at the layer break point, maybe) to just plain not playing at all. They're great if you plan on using a computer to play them though (dunno if you saw my recent post ranting about a DVD player or not).

The first burner I ever had (2x CD-R) was a HP and it trucked on for a good long while, especially considering that I used it in college to make money by burning CDs (this was 1998 and I was the only one in my dorm with a burner - I put it on my parents' credit card and two weeks later forked over the $230 in cash that it cost). Since then, though, every HP burner I have had died within a few months. I'd advise caution there, but that's my personal experience talking. Plus, that Samsung is a bit cheaper and faster.