DVD-RAM Type 2

9.4 Gb – 4.7Gbs on each side – Panasonic – Out of it's case
But my MBP (2010) refuses to read it either blank side. Is this right?
I had great plans to save a bunch of junk from my machine.
Thank you
Message was edited by: Vincenze

There is nothing in your MBP's specifications indicating that it can read or write DVD-RAM media.
http://support.apple.com/kb/SP582

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Enclosure Color Black
Interface Serial ATA
Dimensions (WxDxH) 14.6 cm x 17 cm x 4.1 cm
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Read Speed 48x (CD) / 16x (DVD)
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