EMac SuperDrive Compatabilitys

Does anyone know the compatabilites for burning cds and dvds for the eMac superdrive.
Lately i've been having problems left and right trying to get a dvd recordable to burn. I tried everything that was suggested and even bought some Verbatim DVD+R's to use.
I know my mac can burn the DVD plus because i has no problem burning DVD+RWs from Sony. They work with no problem and load with no problem.
If i use the one time burn DVDs the following happens
underburn failure
verify failure
burn successful but DVD won't mount after it is ejected
Burn failure
I tried
Cleaning out files (using MacJanitor, Macsweeper)
Used Disk Utility, Finder and even 3rd party buring software.
Clean out the pref file for Disk utility and tried slower speeds in finder.
Switched DVD products (Sony, Maxwell, Staple then Verbatim)
Restart, Run Disk Utitly to verify startup disk, restart then only have the computer burn with no other applications working.
Tested with other Media (CD and CD-RW work with almost any product)
checked hard drive space (have 40Gb out of 70Gb free)
Is my Superdrive dying on me? Do I have to upgrade the RAM but i read that someone tried it and it did not work. What is left? Reinstall the OS?
I really need help as this is making my frustrated. I already wasted money on blank DVDs so what do?

There's a good chance the drive is dying on you. May be time to consider an external solution
http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/firewire/optical-drives/
or if you're game, an internal replacement
http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/optical-drives/superdrives/powermac/
I'd definitely recommend more memory.512MB would be good, 1GB would be better. Your eMac will be faster. It's possible that the small amount of RAM you have installed is causing problems, but that would not be my first guess. Whatever route you take, you really ought to get more memory.
hth
Jeff

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I am glad to hear of your good experience.
I am in the same place: my eMac is just over two years old. Here is where my situation differs: I don't have AppleCare, so this will be my nickel if I need to replace the drive.
Yes, it is a Sony optical drive.
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From your later posts, it appears that you do have a separate OS 9 install CD but that the emac won't boot from that OS 9 disc. It rather sounds as if the disc set you have is actually from an earlier 700 MHz eMac model. Open System Profiler and check the video hardware; if it shows ATI graphics rather than nVidia graphics, you definitely have the wrong set of discs. While there's no online link for this, you can call the Apple Store and ask about purchasing a replacement set of discs for the Mac model you actually have (have the info from eMac: How to locate the serial number and identify your model handy if you call).
The OS 9 installation method you need depends on the set of restore disks and the original OS X version that was provided with those discs. Since you have 10.4 installed on a 800 MHz eMac, you'd nominally start with Mac OS X 10.4: Restoring applications from a Mac OS X 10.2 Software Restore disc rather than the older Using Restore Discs with Mac OS X 10.2 through 10.3.3. Unfortunately, reinstalling Classic following that guide does invovlve erasing the HD, which you want to avoid.
Given the discs you do have is for 10.1.4, you can check the later part of Using Apple Software Restore to install or reinstall parts without erasing (Mac OS X 10.1.5 or earlier) for the steps on how to install parts without erasing. However, if I'm picturing the correct set of Restore discs that you have in hand (there have been enogh different sets of resstore and install discs to make that a royally confusing morass), OS 9 is not on the Restore disc set in versions prior to OS X 10.2; rather, there should be a separate OS 9 Install CD in the set of discs that came with OS X 10.1.4 Macs.
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Hey my emacs superdrive wont burn at all, it still reads all disks fine.
At first i could just use a lower speed but now that wont work, is there any easy fix or is it buggered an i gotta get a new one?

stilivn,
Welcome to the Apple Discussions!
Have you tried using a CD lens cleaner disc for a couple of passes? If there's a buildup of grime on the optical disc's lenses (CD and DVD operate at different wavelengths), that can prevent burning while still allowing discs to be read.
Have you tried different, fresh CD-R and DVD-R blank discs? Unused discs can degrade over time; refer to Care and Handling of CDs and DVDs.
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I was looking at this airport extreme bluetooth card:
http://www.amazon.com/Airport-Extreme-Bluetooth-Upgrade-M9870Z/dp/B00081A2UO/ref =pdbbs_sr6/104-4400456-2506356?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1173634397&sr=8-6
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¿Is the mac mini airport card different or are both macmini and emac the same card?
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No it will not work. That kit (wrong picture on Amazon by the way) is for Mac Mini systems ONLY.
http://www.welovemacs.com/m9870za.html
http://www.smalldog.com/product/34091
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Hello guys,
If this has been asked and answered, excuse me then.
Ever since i updated to 10.4.5, i have been unable to export files that i normally export to WMV. Now, i was transferring files from my PB to my new iMac, and keeping the iMac up to date by downloading updates to this point. After all said and done, i started my favourite past time on the iMac, which is video conversion and noticed that everytime i tried to export a movie file like .AVI to .WMV for example using QT 7 Pro (like i've done hundreds of times on my PB), i get an error.
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You didn't mention which version of Flip4Mac you are using. Flip4Mac 2.0 had problems with Quicktime 7.0.4 and was quickly updated to the current version: 2.0.1
I just use Flip4Mac for playback purposes only, but one wild quess might be to try reverting to Quicktime 7.0.1 and see of that has any impact on the trouble, since you mentioned earlier versions of the OS seemed to work fine . Apple provides a reinstaller for Quicktime 7.0.4 (removes 7.0.4 from your system and replaces it with 7.0.1) and it can be downloaded here. You can upgrade back to Quicktime 7.0.4 afterwards if it doesn't resolve the problem
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If I'm making the upgrade from my current OS 10.2.8 to OS 10.3+ (10.3.9 probably), what are some of the problems that may occur, if any?
I have alot of software on my eMac (Adobe, Apple, Microsoft, misc. etc. - 72 applications in total), that I am worried about loosing through an upgrade. What is the best procedure to use (with the Apple 10.3 installer) to avoid as many possible problems as possible?
Also, I have two LaCie external hard drives attached, are there any precautions that should be taken with the OS 10.3 upgrade for these as well?
Obviously, I want to spend as little time doing the upgrade, but have a feeling I will be attempting to fix upgrade problems for weeks, or months after the OS 10.3 upgarde is made. This is why I have stayed with the OS 10.2.8 on this eMac.
Any advice, or serious issues to watch for on upgrading to OS 10.3+ would be appreciated.
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Hi DavidMac!
Although I agree with Kappy & Gulliver, that your questions have been asked and answered numerous times, I'll once again post some information.
Your computer specifications will be a determing factor, of which version of OS X you can successfully upgrade to.
If your eMac meets the system requirements for the OS, precautioary measures, like a backup, are taken, and the upgrade is done properly, you should not encounter any problems.
But regarding your Third-Party applications, you should check to be sure, that there are upgrades, to make them compatible with the newer OS version, before upgrading your system.
Mac OS X Versions 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, and 10.4, are complete system upgrades that must be purchased.
Once an OS has been installed, the point upgrades, such as 10.1.x to 10.1.5 (Final) 10.2.x to 10.2.8 (Final), 10.3.x to 10.3.9 (Final), and 10.4.x to 10.4.8 (Pending), can be downloaded for free.
Tiger is available for purchase at The Apple Store (U.S.).
Panther, is no longer available directly from the Apple Online Store, as Tiger 10.4.x is the most up to date OS.
If you know what to look for, a Full Retail Version, of the Panther Install CDs, or a Full Retail Version, of the Tiger Install DVD, can also be purchased rather inexpensively, at some online Apple retailers, Amazon, eBay, AppleRescue, FastMac, etc.
Be sure not to purchase grey, upgrade or machine specific CDs or DVDs.
Panther is only on CDs, not DVDs.
The discs should look like the images in the above links, unless purchased from AppleRescue.
Additional info in these links.
Using OS X Install CDs/DVDs On Multiple Macs
What's A Computer Specific Mac OS X Release
Software Update, Upgrade: What's The Difference?
Once Panther 10.3.x is installed, you can use the 10.3.9 Combo Update, to upgrade to the final version.
If your Mac meets the System Requirements for Tiger, you could also consider installing that.
And then use the PPC 10.4.8 Combo Update, to upgrade to the currrent version.
Panther System Requirements
Additional Panther System Requirements
Tiger System Requirements
Additionally, "Tiger ships on a DVD, but if your Mac doesn’t have a built-in DVD-ROM player, you’ll need CD media. When you buy Mac OS X Tiger, you qualify to purchase Tiger CDs for only $9.95."
Download the Media Exchange Program Order From Here.
Orders must be mailed by March 19, 2007.
AppleRescue, also sells a Tiger installation set on CD
Shop Carefully, Examine All Documentation, And Good Luck!
ali b

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Hi there,
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Hi SJP. The DL superdrive in the iMac G5 iSight reads CD's at 24x.
The single layer superdrive in the eMacs read CD's at 32x.
THis seems to be the price we pay for having a dual layer slot loading drive.
If its any consolation the iMac superdrive WRITES at 24x, though, whereas the eMac superdrive only wrote at 16x (or, at least, this was the case with the last model that I could find specs for).
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A friend filmed my horseride on her video camera then downloaded that onto a DVD. I thought I could bring that home to my emac and edit it down to the few moments the horse and I look good and make a new DVD from that. So far I can't seem to find anything that allows me to do that. All I can get the dvd to do is play the entire 21 minutes.
I know that I took video footage and edited it on my computer about a year ago but I can't remember the details. I know it did not involve a DVD.
Can anyone jumpstart my brain? I have read every "help" possibility on my computer with no luck so far.
My emac has IDVD and IPhoto and PhotoStudio and imovie. I know my emac has the capacity to read and burn CDs and read and burn DVDs but - obviously- I don't have any experience using all this.
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* DVDxDV (free trial, 25$)
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* Cinematize >60$
* Mpeg2Works >25$ + Apple plug-in
* Toast6/7 allows converting to dv/import dvd, hit apple-k
* connect your Camera to a DVD-player and copy to tape/use as converter
http://danslagle.com/mac/iMovie/tips_tricks/6010.shtml
http://danslagle.com/mac/iMovie/tips_tricks/6018.shtml

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It also seems that some of the DVD-RW discs that have a lot of this spotting are having problems transfering files/documents from these discs. Many times the disc files are completely useless.
The DVD discs I am refering to have only been burned for about 4 years now, and the DVD-RW's maybe reburned four -six times each at best (less in most cases). The DVD's have been stored in their jewel cases (vertically) on bookcase shelves, in a normal house setting for their entire life.
I am concerned that burning any type of disc (mostly DVD or DVD-RW's) are no longer considered SAFE for even a short limited time, more less the 100 year period most manufacturers say is their lifetime.
I have important graphic files that are being un-recoverable due to these bad discs.
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am sorry to tell you that you have just expierianced the problem caused by the use of BAD MEDIA.
As pointed out in the other post counterfit and poor quality media has been a problem for some.
I suggest 2 things. Be very picky about the media you buy, and where you buy it from. I also opt to buy media in the individual jewel cases because there much better quality.
I use this as a guide.
http://www.digitalfaq.com/media/dvdmedia.htm
I also personally opt to use DVD-R Media if for no other reason it is the most widely recognised and used on both computers and players. And be aware that the speed of the media you purchase can also be a problem. read the packaging and make sure you select media that your burner is capable of using.
Some of the newest media that is 16X will burn at 1X 2X 4X 8X and 16X. But, be sure to read and make sure, Not all of them do.
Don
One last tip, You really only need to post this one time in the area that covers your computer.

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Anyone else experience that the Divx 6 codec seems to break WMVPlayer's ability to playback .wmv files in QuickTime Player (Pro)?
- Craig

I can confirm that Divx 6 does indeed break Flip4Mac, but only for a certain type of WMV video media.
If the WMV file was encoded with Microsoft's old MS-MPEGv3 codec (aka Divx 3), Flip4Mac chokes on it with Divx 6 installed. Apparently, codecs that are ordinarily designed to playback Divx 3, 4, 5, and 6 video in regular avi files also get involved with Flip4Mac when they sense a compatible codec present in a WMV file when Flip4Mac decodes it Quicktime, as if they were joining Flip4Mac in the decoding chores. If the WMV file was encoded with regular WMV 7, 8, or 9 codecs, Divx codecs don't get involved and Flip4Mac will playback those files fine even with Divx 6 present.
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So the solution for now is to get rid of Divx 6, and reinstall Divx Fusion beta 3 if you still have it, or install FFusion and/or 3ivx D4 4.5.1 for avi playback, although with the last two, there's a good chance avi movies will have no sound, unfortunately. (A long standing Quicktime bug for decoding mpeg layer 3 movie sound, which the majority of avi's have). Divx Doctor II comes to the rescue and fixes that in almost all cases. Or you can use dependable VLC for Divx avi file playback.
Until either Divx or Flip4Mac cries uncle and fixes the conflict, that is.
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However, when I quit (successfully) from iMovie (the main victim at the moment), I get a "application unexpectedly quit" notice. This is incorrect - the app. didn't quit unexpectedly, the work is being saved properly and there doesn't appear to be any problems in the actual running of the application. It may be a 'rogue' warning, but it is unsettling. Any ideas, solutions or general words of comfort? Thanks.
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You're welcome Bongomal,
Looks like you managed to get it working again.
I was typing a reply yesterday evening when my internet connection went down, so for what it's worth...:
"Bongomal,
make sure you're looking at the Library folder inside your own home (user) folder ! Preference files are created automatically the first time you launch an application. If you delete/rename them, a new, default .plist file will be saved the next time you start iMovie. There's no guarantee it will solve your issues, yet resetting an application's preferences is one of the fist steps to try.
You've already repaired permissions using Disk Utility.
Try running the periodic system maintenance scripts, which are generally taken care of automatically, using a system utility like YASU or Terminal: Log in from an administrator account, open Terminal (Applications/Utilities), type "sudo periodic daily weekly monthly", hit return and enter your password, return. You're done after a few minutes when you see a new command line (computer :~ user$ ) appear.
If that doesn't do it, open System Preferences → Accounts and create a new user account for testing purposes only. Log in and see what iMovie does.
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I'm not aware of any Tiger related issues with iMovie 4.01. I've actually used it a week ago due to a bug in iMovie 05 and 06 regarding play through mode with digital camcorders.
Archive and install has proven to be just a little bit more reliable than the standard update method, since you're actually creating a new System folder rather than just updating corresponding files. If we can't isolate your problem at all, Archive and Install along with deleting some preference files should do it for sure. "

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I was wondering if i could install a superdrive in my eMac PowerPC G4? and if i can what brand do you recommend? and what is a price i should be looking for.
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I have not done it myself since my eMac came with a Superdrive. However the short answer to your question is, Yes, you can install a Superdrive. If you search these groups, you can find past experiences with putting in a Superdrive for the first time or from people who have updated from older Superdrives to new models to gain speed or other features.
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