Unable to burn CDs -- can't burn at this speed
My superdrive suddenly no longer will burn CDs. I get an error message that "the drive cannot burn at this speed" and this is no matter what speed I try! Even 2X get's this message.
I upgraded to iTunes 5.0. Can this be the problem? I am using 10.2.x and hate to invest in whatever the latest OS is if that isn't the solution. Any one have any ideas?
Hi
I have a similar problem.
I get this error message :
"Itunes can't burn teh CD because the burn speed is too fast for your CD burner or media
Choose a lower speed in the burning pane of itunes preferences then try burning again"
The problem is that I have just burnt a few CD's and then gone back to burn another...In the interim the only thing that has happened is that the laptop has gone to sleep.
It is the inconsistency that bugs me plus the fact that surely that one could design it so you got the warning before wasting CD's or it automatically adjusted to the drives speed
I am running itunes 5.0.1 on OSX 10.3.9 on a G3 ibook 600mhz 14.1
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Dell Inc. Vostro 430
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Apple Application Support 2.3.6
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Apple Mobile Device 7.0.0.117
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Gracenote SDK 1.9.6.502
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Gracenote Submit 1.9.6.143
Gracenote DSP 1.9.6.45
iTunes Serial Number 0043B3B00390C7E0
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**** External Plug-ins Information ****
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Hello.
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Hello boelk44,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
For more information on this, take a look at:
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http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1436
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p.s. I am not knowledgeable of Apple/iTunes etc, I was under the impression that if I purchased an album then I can use my purchase on a non-Apple devicemickyja wrote:
I don't own an Apple device, but I have purchased an audio album from the iTunes store. How can I play this on my android phone, as I am unable to burn the album to mp3 format? Can I obtain a refund if this is not possible? Thanks
p.s. I am not knowledgeable of Apple/iTunes etc, I was under the impression that if I purchased an album then I can use my purchase on a non-Apple device
Micky,
The iTunes Store sells songs in AAC format. Most Android phones can play AACs. Just sync them to your phone per the instructions with the phone.
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