My MacBook Pro Isn't Playing DVD-R's

Are MacBook Pro's able to play DVD-R's?
Because mine definitely can't
I've tried a number of different DVD-R's, and they play fine on an assortment of other players like my actual DVD player, my DVD Recorder, and my XBOX 360. I'm not entirely sure why it doesn't play on my MacBook Pro unless it's not suppose to...which seems quite unusual if you ask me.
Any help would be greatly apprecaited.
Thank, You.
-ERVS

See if this helps.
Media.Media.Media.
The problem is multi-dimensional.
First check in your particular profiler on EXACTLY what type(FORMAT) of DISK's your burner will burn.
Next please do not just randomly go out and buy a spool of 30 50 or 100 disc's because they are on sale.
There is a HUGE difference in the type format disc's you buy
There is also a HUGE difference in the BRAND you choose, some are junk.
There is also a HUGE Difference in the SPEED of the media you choose.
If any one or a combination of any of the 3 mentioned above can cause burn error's or no burn at all or spit the disk out.
So it is a good idea to do a little homework on your Optical Drive and see just exactly what it is capable of and what it will use for media.
(ONE LAST NOTE)
Many of the Media Manufactures are becomming aware that many of the Apple Burners are having trouble with there Media. Maxell has just come out with a brand new one that is. Maxell 16X DVD-R.
The key is read the packaging. this new media tells you that it will burn at any speed from 1X through 16X, and it works very well on the older Optical Drives. I also opt to use the individual that include the cases there seems to be much better quality, not like that of the spools.
Remember Apples Drives to date are much pickier than those used in the PC community.
Cheers Don

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