16x Disks not burning at 16x

I purchased some Verbatum 16x DVD-R disks that are printable. I tried to burn them with DVD Studio Pro and it only burned at 4x. I then tried to burn some files with Toast and it would only let me select 4x as my max speed.
What is the matter? Should I try another brand? Or should I take my drive to Apple for repair?
Kevin Hawkins

Some manufacturers drives "don't like" certain media. Also 16X is a theoretical max write speed that is highly unlikely to happen in the real world ( sustained speed at least ).
Check for a firmware update from the manufacturer that may improve media compatability. Failing that try another brand of media ( though Verbatim is a well respected brand ).
Actually getting 16X would be like an aircraft carrier doing 45 knots, it could happen if...( the carrier )
1. glass like calm seas
2. strong tail wind
3. Swift surface current
4. Pushing engines beyond military power ( 104% of rated power )
16X drive....
1. Ideal "perfect" 16X rated media ( hint: they ain't perfect )
2. Hyper stabilized power to laser
3. 100% efficent buffer system
4. Super alignment optimised optics
5. complete vibration isolation
Once you get to 18X and 20X drives you are talking strictly Burst rates only applicable to certain limited zones.

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