MBP cant read DVD+RW?

Hi, When I record to a DVD+RW on my DVD recorder and then try to read the same disc on the MBP it thinks it is a blank disc? Any idea's? specs say it should be compatible?
Thanks
Bob

So much for that idea - sorry. What brand of disks are you using? And have you successfully used your MBP drive with DVD+RW's before? I'd try a different brand (Verbatim seems to be the least problematic; I've also used Imation successfully on both my Macs and the DVD recorder). And I have a case number with Applecare for my MBP's drive (60 seconds for an icon to appear on the desktop and it won't burn at my preferred slower speeds). So, it could be either the media or your drive - those two possibilities are the only other things I can think of. If you have an Apple store near you, you might want to make an appointment there.

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