16X DVD +R Discs?

I've got some recently purchased Memorex Printable 16X DVD+R discs and am wondering if they're compatible with my SuperDrive? Is there a firmware update available that will let me use these 16X DVDs?

No.
Here are the specifications of your Optical Drive.
SuperDrive (DVD-R/CD-RW): writes DVD-R discs at up to 4x speed, reads DVDs at up to 8x speed, writes CD-R discs at up to 16x speed, writes CD-RW discs at up to 8x speed, reads CDs at up to 24x speed
As you see yours will only read and write DVD-R Media.
As another note, you will also find that you want to use only top of the line Media, as recommended in this Guide.
http://www.digitalfaq.com/media/dvdmedia.htm
Stick with a top quality and make sure you read the packaging, to make sure your drive can burn the media you choose.
There is a big difference in the Media you buy.
Cheers Don

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