Superdrive UJ-825 won't load Superdrive Update 2.0 and won't burn 4x

My subject sums it up. When I load Superdrive Firmware Update 2.0, it says there is no drive that needs updating. Nevertheless, the Apple website says that my firmware should be updated and my Matshita UJ-825 has never burned a disc faster than 2x. Any help?

After doing a little searching, I found that more than likely your issue is being caused by the media you are using.
I suggest you have a look at the Media Guide.
http://www.digitalfaq.com/media/dvdmedia.htm
I personally prefer Maxell 16X DVD-R Media.
This Newer Media is very high Quality and it will burn at the highest rate your drive will allow.
I also suggest you choose media in the individual jewel cases over the cheaper bargin basement multi spools of 30-50-or 100 these have shown to be of lesser quality in the pickyer Mac DVD Burners.
Don

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