To PLUS or to MINUS or to DVD-RAM that is my ? ? ?

When do i use PLUS and MINUS DVD's ?
Can I use a DVD-RAM in my late 2009 edition iMac (3.06GHz) ?

talmy0 wrote:
Plus or Minus can be used interchangeably. DVD-RAM is not supported.
OK thanks for the info and confirmation.
To bad Apple does not install those types of drives that do support DVD-RAM.
I'm lucky here because i do have an external FireWired LG burner that does do DVD-RAM.

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Graveur hp DVD RAM uj8c2 ne grave pas les CD

Bonjour,
Depuis le passage de Windows 8 à Windows 8.1, mon graveur hp DVD RAM uj8c2 ne grave plus les CD Verbatim AZO.
Je grave avec le Lecteur Windows Media ou CD burner XP, avnt la mis à jour, pas de problème, mais depuis la gravure se lance 30 secondes puis le CD sort et voici le message :
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Problem: DVD-RAM can no longer be read on MBP C2D

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Basic Specifications
Product Description HP GH80N Super Multi - DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM drive - Serial ATA
Device Type DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM drive
Enclosure Type Internal
Enclosure Color Black
Interface Serial ATA
Dimensions (WxDxH) 14.6 cm x 17 cm x 4.1 cm
Weight 0.8 kg
Optical Storage DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM - 5.25" x 1/2H
Read Speed 48x (CD) / 16x (DVD)
Write Speed 48x (CD) / 22x (DVD±R) / 12x (DVD-R DL) / 16x (DVD+R DL)
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Microsoft Certification Compatible with Windows 7
General
Device Type DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM drive
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T60 HDD res. partition, USB ports and DVD-RAM drive no longer recognizing data/media!

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Three things you can try:
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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1237?viewlocale=en_US
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