Mac mini -burning DVD'S

heres my specs -dont think i have DVD burning capabilities,and if so what kind of affordable exernal burner would you reccomend.
Model Name: Mac mini
Model Identifier: Macmini2,1
Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor Speed: 1.83 GHz
Number Of Processors: 1
Total Number Of Cores: 2
L2 Cache: 2 MB
Memory: 1 GB
Bus Speed: 667 MHz

1st check System Profiler -> Burning
All kind of burnable media/formats will be listed there

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Scimmia wrote:Ignore what OSX tells you, just try booting from it: http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1533
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Hello,
I have been trying to burn a CD using my Mac Mini, which has a built in SuperDrive, but cannot complete large capacity burns. It can burn 14MB worth of photos/videos, but cannot complete a video CD burn, made with Toast 7, or an hour and five minute in length Audio burn with iTunes. It is reporting the following errors, in order:
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You could start by looking at what's on www.macsales.com. I know you're in Oz but OWC is a good place for reference for Mac compatibility.

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"is there anyway I can restore to the previous point prior to my attempted installation/cancel the current installation?"
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alexmclaren wrote:
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Christophars wrote:
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The drive accepts discs but they do not mount or are automatically ejected
Check the disc's surface for scratches and dirt, since these things can prevent the disc from appearing on the desktop.
Reset the Power Manager (PMU) or System Management Controller (SMC).
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http://support.apple.com/kb/ht2801

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What to to? Reisnstall Mac OS?

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Another help source (if you haven't already done so).
Go to your OS Help Menu. In the search field type dvd
Click on all the troubleshooting topics & Support Articles that pertain to your issue.
You can also do the same in Disk Utility. Open same up.
At the bottom left of the window, click on the purple button w/the "?" in the middle.
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