Can only burn Apple discs - why?

IDVD will only burn Apple DVD-R discs, can anyone advise any other discs or upgrades to enable other manufacturers?
DVD info:
ATA-3 Bus:
MATSHITA DVD-R UJ-815:
Manufacturer:     MATSHITA
Model:     MATSHITA DVD-R UJ-815
Revision:     DWDB
Serial Number:     
Drive Type:     CD-RW/DVD-RW
Disc Burning:     Apple Supported/Shipped
Removable Media:     Yes
Detachable Drive:     No
Protocol:     ATAPI
Unit Number:     0
Socket Type:     Internal

IDVD does not limit your media manufacturer, your SuperDrive does... more or less. Basically, each manufacturer uses different coatings on their media... those coatings affect your drives ability to read and or write to it. Some media is more compatible with some drives than others. Typically the slower the rated speed of the media, the better the compatibility with your particular burner. You will likely need to try out several brands to find a media that your drive likes as well as one that your setops like.
No 100% guarantees on any media... even Apple branded media.

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