Dual Layer Burn Speed

i have an "early 2009" MBP 15" with a Matsushita UJ-867 drive. for dual layer dvd burning, i've so far been using verbatim 2.4x dvd+r dl but it seems like the 2.4x disks have been discontinued and most suppliers no longer stock them.
is it possible for me to use a faster rated disk with this drive ?
thanks

Yes, you can choose the burn speed. There's pop-up when you go to burn a disc, the default choice is 'fastest possible' but you can select a slower speed. It's fine to use discs rated for a faster drive with a slower drive (but not the reverse, so an 8x disc is fine for a 4x drive, but a 2.4x disc can't be burned at 8x speeds).

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